Posted in General Life, Notes from Me! on March 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Though I might not be on an archaeology dig in a warmer clime like last year *sigh*, Spring Break is still Spring Break. Now if only I could get the week off from work as well …but at least I’ll have some nights that aren’t entirely eaten up by the mind-stunting rush of trying [...]
Posted in CVS, Fashion, General Life, Notes from Me! on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ugh, what an exhausting week! And even worse, it’s been one where nothing really gets done that’s noticeable. Anyways, my apologies for lack of posts, but I plan to have Shaws and Stop & Shop up tomorrow (night, I should specify), God-willing.
As sort of a random update, I DID end up calling our post office [...]
Posted in Frugality, General Life, Notes from Me! on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
…Or, Knowing When to Quit.
We’ve been bested–and conquered, puzzled by our loss, we’ve withdrawn. The Bedroom has been shut off. There’s got to be something REALLY wrong with that wall, window, or the flooring beneath us, since we just cannot keep that room warm without turning on the electric heater and jacking up the thermostat [...]
Posted in Grocery Gathering, New England Savings, Notes from Me! on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
DH and I have the day off, but we won’t be here! I’ve got Shaw’s half-way done, and hope to finish it and Stop & Shop tonight when I get back…depending upon when that is, of course! But it’s in the works!
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*Update* It’s now….1:35 AM, and we just walked in the door. Guess it’ll be [...]
Posted in Frugality, General Life, Notes from Me! on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have a new frugal obsession. Swagbucks. Sounds totally wrong, doesn’t it? But it’s not, which is Just. So. Weird.
Premise: You search–like we all do a million times a day–and get points.
Then, you take said points, and buy amazingly useful things like $20.00 Target e-gift cards (Cost: 220 Swagbucks, or SB) , $10.00 Barnes and [...]
