Bolt from the Blue ~ The Jive Aces

This c.d. gets more play time in our household than any other c.d. we own.

The music is very upbeat, happy and fun. We have literally played this c.d. over and over again, and it never fails to get the kids dancing around the living room.

Our kids have memorized several of the songs ("When You're Smilin'" and "Bolt from the Blue") and they are likely to start singing these at any time of the day -- walking down the street, driving in the car, on the phone with Grandma... it's very cute.

While the kids have eclectic musical tastes, from Madonna to Spin Doctors to Sesame Street tunes, this one is one that Mom and Dad are sure to enjoy as well -- and Grandma and Grandpa will, too.

Great music, fun music, easy to sing along to and dance to, and uplifting lyrics.

I can easily recommend this one.

Fun link:
Jive Aces Hit North America

Never Pay Retail: How to Save 20 Percent to 80 Percent on Everything You Buy by Sid Kirchheimer (Editor)

This book discusses how to save in a wide range of purchases -- from bakery items to cars to airline tickets to ceiling fans. Some of the advice is basic (Revlon cosmetics are less expensive at K-Mart) to some things one really might not know (the time to buy audio equipment is between January and April).

This book is full of 1-800 numbers for catalogs and other information. I would have liked some website addresses, but the book was published in 1996 -- can't have everything!

The best thing about this book is that I DIDN'T pay retail -- I picked it up for $3.99. I don't think the author had THAT in mind when he said we could save 20% to 80% on everything we buy...

Find out more about handling your money
Church of Scientology DC: Dynamics of Money Course