If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!In addition to getting an e-mail today letting me know that my credit limit increased on one of my credit cards (I thought things like this weren’t supposed to happen anymore?), we got a check from our mortgage company [...]
Entries from October 2008
Our mortgage company sent us a check for $180
October 29th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: Dave Ramsey · Saving Money
Woodburning skills lead to frugal Christmas gift!
October 28th, 2008 · No Comments
My husband has been a casual woodburner crafter ever since we met. He’s not a master artisan, but he has made some really great plaques and gifts for friends and family over the years.
I’ve mentioned in a previous post how craft stores can be great resources for gifts. I was in our local craft store [...]
Tags: Frugal Spending · Saving Money
Using Shutterfly for some frugal holiday shopping
October 27th, 2008 · No Comments
We’re definitely taking it easy on the holiday gifts this year. Our goal is to celebrate Christmas for a total of $250 out-of-pocket (tree, dinner, postage for gifts, everything) - we did buy some train stuff for the kid earlier this year, but we’re not going to count that.
I’ve been scoping out holiday deals, and [...]
Tags: Frugal Spending · Saving Money
Seriously, I think I’m really back now
October 26th, 2008 · No Comments
I don’t know if it is the change in the weather, or if I just have bad luck, but last week was tough to get through! I was just so tired, and managed to do the bare minimum to get by. That’s not really like me…
It’s time to get back on track. I’ve been doing [...]
Tags: About Us
Sorry for the lack of posts!
October 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments
I should be back to a regular schedule in another couple of days. I’m still working 35 hours a week, taking care of the kid during the day, and I’ve been feeling a little under the weather. But I’m starting to feel a little better now, and am pretty sure that we can handle our [...]
Tags: About Us
Free Shutterfly shipping through November 12th
October 14th, 2008 · No Comments
I am a big Shutterfly fan, and just found an offer for new customers. Through Target Photo, new users can click here to sign up and receive a $10 credit, free shipping, and 50 free 4 x 6 prints that must be redeemed by November 12th. They are also running a promotion on greeting cards/holiday [...]
Tags: Frugal Spending · Saving Money
Keeping our heads up in today’s economy
October 8th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Everything seems to be in the crapper. With election politics heating up (and not necessarily in a good way), an economic bailout that I am pretty sure no one has a real clue about, and the American dream becoming less achievable for many, things seem to be “not so great”.
Or is it? I think that [...]
Tags: Frugal Spending · Kids · Personal Finance · Retirement · Saving Money · Simplify
Are you registered to vote?
October 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Even though I voted in the primaries, I am always nervous about whether I am registered to vote or not. I received an e-mail today from a friend, who sent me a link to this site (it is from the Obama campaign, but anyone can use it) called voteforchange.com. It only took me about 90 [...]
Tags: Simplify
Download a free copy of Suze Orman’s Will and Trust Kit
October 1st, 2008 · 3 Comments
I was watching some Suze Orman episodes from the DVR last night. As you may know from a previous post, my opinion on Ms. Orman is mixed. However, I think that she is trying to make others more financially aware, and I still tend to pick up a thing or two while watching.
On the episode [...]
Tags: Suze Orman


