2008 July | Out of Debt Again

My Cheap "New" Computer

By Mrs. Accountability on July 31st, 2008

So far it’s cost me $52.00 – it came with 1/2 GB of memory, and I wanted the maximum it could hold, 2GB. It is an eMachine, model T5082. Its processor is an Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.00 GHz.

An ex-neighbor of ours, whose home burned down, gave my youngest son this computer after the fire. The wife was afraid to live out here any longer since … click here to continue reading My Cheap "New" Computer

Breakdown of our Electricity Bill

By Mrs. Accountability on July 30th, 2008

This month’s usage was high, as expected, but still less than last year. I would rather see lower than last year by even a few dollars, than higher as has been the trend for the past six years. As you can see in the graphic, we have consistently used less electricity every month of this year so far. As I look over the bill, I am always amazed at … click here to continue reading Breakdown of our Electricity Bill

I’m Gold

By Mrs. Accountability on July 28th, 2008

I don’t brag about myself very much but I just have to spout off a little about our successful event at work last Friday. We had nearly 80 prizes to give away and if it hadn’t been for me, we wouldn’t have had nearly as many prizes. Everyone kept saying it was our best year ever for prizes. But they didn’t acknowledge the main reason. Me. Yes, little ol’ me. … click here to continue reading I’m Gold

Spending Spree

By Mrs. Accountability on July 25th, 2008

Our cash flow problem has ceased. Whew. The client that Mr. A billed the other day paid 75% of the amount due. That’s okay, he’s worked with her for over two years and she’ll pay the rest soon.

I sat down on Wednesday night and listed all the bills that are upcoming, estimated the gasoline usage until the end of the month, listed the credit card that we … click here to continue reading Spending Spree

I Can’t Believe I’ve Done It Again

By Mrs. Accountability on July 24th, 2008

I’ve lost a check. This isn’t the first time I’ve done this. This one is for $220!!!!!

I have these crystal clear memories of the check:

opening the check when it arrived in the mail
bringing it into the house with the rest of the mail
our youngest son looking at it and asking about it
Tuesday morning I thought I should get the check and get it into my purse so we could get … click here to continue reading I Can’t Believe I’ve Done It Again

Dollar Stores

By Mrs. Accountability on July 23rd, 2008

I don’t shop dollar stores very often. When I do, I make sure I’m actually in a “DOLLAR” store. You know, the ones that actually have everything for a buck? Some so called “dollar stores” have everything priced in increments of dollars. But if I’m after cheap quality merchandise, I expect to pay ONE dollar.

Yesterday I stopped by two dollar stores. One in the big city, and the only … click here to continue reading Dollar Stores

Little Victories

By Mrs. Accountability on July 22nd, 2008

We’re still struggling a bit financially. It’s hard to think about posting when I’m busy concentrating on not worrying. Money is coming in, a payment arrived yesterday. Another client has been billed. I have been trying very hard to stay calm about our financial situation since the purchase of the equipment that cost $1450. I’ve had to both rob our savings and use another of my credit cards to balance … click here to continue reading Little Victories

How Does Stumbleupon Work?

By Mrs. Accountability on July 21st, 2008

Do you use Stumbleupon? How does it work, pray tell?

I was looking at my statistics and a whole bunch of referrals come from Stumbleupon. So I click on the link and Stumbleupon tells me this:

But when I try to find myself on Stumbleupon, I’m not there. Or am I? How do I find myself?

Thanks to whoever is referring me via Stumbleupon!

Thank you for visiting Out of Debt … click here to continue reading How Does Stumbleupon Work?

I’ve Been Busy at my CafePress Shop

By Mrs. Accountability on July 21st, 2008

I’ve had a CafePress shop for a couple of years and have been adding items. I’m excited to share Herd Queen Productions with my readers. Now don’t buy anything, you’re supposed to be getting out of debt!! But if you happen to know someone who will enjoy my products, I’d really appreciate the mention. Even if you can’t buy anything, I’d love it if you would take … click here to continue reading I’ve Been Busy at my CafePress Shop

Cast The Beam Out of My Own Eye

By Mrs. Accountability on July 16th, 2008

Matthew 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

The day after I wrote this post about my mom’s $6480 washing machine, I read this post from Jesse at The Penny Saved: PMI, the nasty little blood sucking leech that’s hard to get rid of.

I cringed as I … click here to continue reading Cast The Beam Out of My Own Eye