2008 August | Out of Debt Again

Just a Few Random Things

By Mrs. Accountability on August 29th, 2008

I’m sore. My triceps hurt, especially in my left arm. I have a visible bruise on the ball of my right palm. I called the mall management today, and I explained to the lady that I had fallen in a pothole at the mall yesterday. I told her I hear all the time about how people sue the malls and stores for slipping and falling, and I told her … click here to continue reading Just a Few Random Things

Combine my Internet and Phone and Save $780/year?

By Mrs. Accountability on August 29th, 2008

Yesterday, on the way home, I saw a local Internet provider camped out on the corner near where we live. I stopped to see what was going on, and the guy came over and said, “Let me guess, you’re looking for Internet?” I told him not yet, my two year contract expires in a couple of months. He asked me who my provider was, and what tier I … click here to continue reading Combine my Internet and Phone and Save $780/year?

I Fell in a Pothole at the Mall

By Mrs. Accountability on August 28th, 2008

I decided I needed to get some things returned that we’d bought and found we didn’t need after all.

Mr. A bought a pair of jeans from Costco in his size, but they didn’t fit. They’re too long for me, so I took them with me when I went into work today. Costco is so good at taking back returns. I used $10 of the cash back to pay the copay … click here to continue reading I Fell in a Pothole at the Mall

The Cost of Helping Strangers

By Mrs. Accountability on August 27th, 2008

Do you stop to render aid for strangers on the freeway with flat tires? Do you pick up hitchhikers? Do you give money to the people standing with signs as you get off the highway? Do you give money to homeless people?

Every once in a while I see a car pulled over on the freeway and choose to stop and help. I am very picky and Mr. A doesn’t … click here to continue reading The Cost of Helping Strangers

AJ Gets A Checking Account

By Mrs. Accountability on August 26th, 2008

Our youngest son (heretofore known as AJ = Accountability, Jr.) is turning 19 in a few weeks, yesterday we went to the bank together to get him started with a checking and savings account.

I learned a few things while I was at the bank yesterday.

First off, I learned that the account we use for Mr. A’s business offers free checks. When I ordered his checks a few weeks … click here to continue reading AJ Gets A Checking Account

Singer Tiny Serger TS380

By Mrs. Accountability on August 25th, 2008

Back in mid-July I stopped at a yard sale. It was one of the yard sales I like – the ones where the people are REALLY trying to move their stuff so their prices are dirt cheap. For $8.00, I got fourteen high quality thick towels, four hand towels and six washclothes.

And I also found this little machine for $4.00:

We had actually run out of cash after buying the towels, … click here to continue reading Singer Tiny Serger TS380

Trying Something New – Signature

By Mrs. Accountability on August 23rd, 2008

Second night in a row I’ve awakened much too early. I think my insomnia is related to nutrition.

Mr. A succumbed to the siren call of store bought chocolate chip cookies on Thursday and I ate a pile of them for dessert. Six. Six is a pile. Eating junk food affects the blood sugar levels, throwing them out of whack. Night waking, I learned years ago, for me at least, … click here to continue reading Trying Something New – Signature

Counting Your Chicks Before They Hatch

By Mrs. Accountability on August 22nd, 2008

I was a city girl all my life, but always dreamed of owning a piece of land with a few hens for eggs and room enough for a big garden. Mr. A shared that dream and 7 years ago we moved out to the country. Interestingly, we’ve actually been able to experience some of the old sayings we’d heard all our lives. Don’t count your chicks before they hatch being … click here to continue reading Counting Your Chicks Before They Hatch

One Year Moratorium on Books and Spending Sprees

By Mrs. Accountability on August 20th, 2008

Whew. Trent over at The Simple Dollar has decided to go on a ONE YEAR moratorium on books. He’s not going to buy any books for ONE YEAR. OUCH. That seems like such a long time to put oneself under the law!

I find that I do the same kind of thing that Trent talked about – going on the little spending sprees – but for me, it ends up being … click here to continue reading One Year Moratorium on Books and Spending Sprees

Helping My Son Get Blood Drawn

By Mrs. Accountability on August 14th, 2008

My oldest son is 21 and has Down Syndrome. He is a child in a man’s body. Unlike most men, he’s verbal about what makes him sad and scared. One of his biggest fears are doctors and needles, and having his blood drawn. Many people share this same fear, but with a normal IQ it is easier to use one’s logic to submit to being poked.

I believe the majority … click here to continue reading Helping My Son Get Blood Drawn