Money Saving Ideas

So many times our home internet goes down or slows down. It’s so frustrating, especially if my son has a homework assignment due, especially if I have to post a blog entry, especially if I have to do research, especially!!! We’ve always had computer techies around to help us when computer shtuff complicates things. I never have to concern myself with all the logistics of the back end of the computer. I just got the IMac last Christmas and there was so much to learn. I had to get use … Continue reading →

I was exercising. I was eating right. I just wasn’t shedding the pounds that I expected. (Actually I wasn’t shedding A pound) No results for my best behavior. How frustrating! I mean, I felt like I was starving myself for the last two weeks. I even gained a pound! What’s up with that?? Last week my friend passed along this website. Her employer challenged them. They needed to sign up for a free account, track their food intake and their activity. They finish a week’s worth of logging, submit them … Continue reading →

My husband’s friend told us of this website he uses to talk to a prospective girlfriend. He lives in California and she lives in Australia. He hasn’t paid a cent for the communication. Call anyone else also using Skype for free. They can be anywhere in the world. You can call anytime; day, night, morning or weekends. Save on your long distance bill and chat via computer with free software from Skype.com. All you both will need is an internet connection and a computer. For better sound quality, you might … Continue reading →

I just cannot believe this. I’ve found such a good site! So many articles these days about *money saving ideas* tell you not to eat out at restaurants. I agree with them, to a point. Yes, you should probably bring your lunch to work each day. Yes, you should not stop and get coffee, make it at home. You should cook dinner and save money. Blah, blah, blah! Parts of me, a lot of me, just hates the whole idea of “I can’t” do this, and “I can’t” do that. … Continue reading →

Each month you have a set of bills that you need to pay. Are you paying yourself first? Huh? You pay your rent or mortgage, your car, phone bill, water, electricity, car insurance, home insurance, medical insurance, charity, cable, etc. Do you make a payment to yourself? Are you on your own payroll? If not, why not?? Don’t you think you are worth it to be paid? Put that money aside, pretend it’s not there if you have to. Just put it aside. If you have to write a check … Continue reading →

If I had to have a life motto, it would be “Keep it Simple“, just like in a previous post of mine. I’m referring “it” to our spending, our activities, overall – our LIFE. Now that my boys have started their new school year, there are so many flyers that are coming in their communication folder. There are flyers for band, cub scouts, swim, art, soccer, basketball, school clubs, etc. I’m receiving emails about different studies, groups, classes and clubs that I can join while my boys are attending school. … Continue reading →