Monthly Archives: July 2008

Day 6 – 30 Day Abundance Project

30 Day Abundance Project
Day 6 – $3200 I've joined Millionaire Mommy in a 30 Day Abundance Exercise. I'm using my money today to fix up a vehicle that's sitting in my yard in bad shape. It ran great the last time we used it, but it did have a few little quirks. It's been sitting for a few years without being started so I'm going to have the gasoline removed from the gas tank and change the oil before trying to start it.… Read the rest

Free Address Labels

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It's true most everything can be done online and I take advantage of that when I can. I use the free BillPay through my bank, register for online rebates and most of my bill are drawn automatically from my checking account. However, I still find a need for address labels, envelopes and stamps. I probably go through a book of stamps every other month or so. Sometimes I print out articles I know my mom would enjoy and mail them… Read the rest

Day 5 – 30 Day Abundance Project

30 Day Abundance Project
Day 5 – $1600 I've joined Millionaire Mommy in a 30 Day Abundance Exercise. One of the things I'm buying with my $1600 today will be a cream separator. We've been wanting one of these for as many years as we've had goats. Goat's milk is naturally homogenized and so it's not possible to extract much of the cream without a separator. This particular one I've had my eye on costs $415. Oh, and shipping is free. Nice. I'm also… Read the rest

Electricity Update June’s Usage

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I am pleased to report the programmable thermostat has helped us to save money on electricity for the month of June. In June 2007 we used 3410kwh and last month we used 2775. Since our air conditioner is our biggest electricity hog I am sure using the programmable thermostat, plus everyone in the family becoming willing to withstand 81°F in the daytime has helped our usage to go down. CURRENT MONTH – JUNE 2008 1230kwh on peak 1545kwh off peak… Read the rest