Monthly Archives: August 2008

AJ Gets A Checking Account

Just Stuff
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 ago, someone commented to my post and suggested I should… Read the rest
Singer Tiny Serger TS380

Singer Tiny Serger TS380

frugal
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. I found the Singer Tiny Serger for $4.00. It didn't come with the user manual, so naturally I went looking for it online. I was dismayed to find it was being sold for $20! I was tempted to put out the $20 since… Read the rest

Trying Something New – Signature

Tech Stuff
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, is caused because I'm hungry. Only I don't feel hungry,… Read the rest

Counting Your Chicks Before They Hatch

True Confessions
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 one of those wise old sayings. What exactly does that… Read the rest