Mmm, European Rye Bread

Living in the Washington area, I'm fortunate in that I can purchase both Storye Latvian rye bread and Black Rooster Latvian-style rye bread locally. Many other folks around the U.S. are not so lucky. Thus I was intrigued when I heard about the Kickstarter campagn to bring European rye bread to a wider audience. The very cool thing is if I you back this campaign with a donation of $20 or more, your reward -- if the project is fully funded -- is bread shipped to your house! I backed the campaign, but it needs quite a few more backers in a very short period of time, as it will expire on Saturday May 14 at 8pm Eastern time. Knowing my readers are fans of quality cuisine, I figured I may as well spread the news.  So, follow this link and contribute. Remember -- with Kickstarter, your credit card will be charged only if the project is fully funded!

A Thought-Provoking Article

I enjoy reading and learning about many different issues, including personal finance. The article "Why You Should Tell Your Children How Much You Make" is incredibly thought-provoking, and I urge you to read - particularly if you have children. Financial education is practically non-existent in schools, yet it seems most parents don't make a conscious effort to educate their children about finances, including how far their salary goes. Some of the ideas set forth in the article sound like excellent suggestions to help kids understand money and prepare them for their own lives. The writer's forthcoming book also seems like a worthwhile read.