Monthly Archives: May 2008

What I Almost Got for Mother’s Day

saving money
My Mother's Day gift almost cost $400. Mr. A knows how much I love Jacaranda trees, and he wanted to get me a full grown tree, which would be delivered and planted by the nursery. As it turns out, luckily I verbalized my wish to finally have my own digital camera this year, for my combination Mother's Day/birthday present. When Mr. A heard that, he decided against the tree. I called my mother-in-law to wish her a happy Mother's Day,… Read the rest
Lemon Chicken with Squash

It’s Time for Dinner

plan of action, saving money
We really don't like eating fast food, and we try to make our own meals. Usually our 18 year son cooks for us. But it really becomes a burden when one person always has the responsibility for cooking. It is also commonly a problem deciding on what meal to make and what we need to buy from the store. We stock up a lot, so for the most part we can make just about anything you'd want to have since… Read the rest

Finds on Friday, May 9th

Friday Finds
Fridays are my catch up days. I work Monday through Thursday and by Friday I'm eager to catch up on reading. Here are a few posts I enjoyed. Frugal Fabulous's Frugal Mother's Day Gift Ideas: These are some really great ideas and most moms are thrilled with handmade gifts. Katie is making her mom chocolate chip cookies, very sweet! Frugal Baby arrives! Frugal Babe honors us with her home birth story, congrats FB and hubby! Lucky Paid Twice got a… Read the rest