Monthly Archives: December 2009

Great Christmas Gift Idea – Barack Obama Collectible Plate

holidays
I subscribe to the Buy.com Deals list and today one of the deals that came through was for a Barack Obama Historic Victory Collectable Plate / Stand & Certificate of Authenticity for only $6.49 with free shipping (regular price $29.99).  I don't make anything by sharing these links with you, I just thought it was a super deal and would be an inexpensive gift recommendation. I have a coworker that will be very thrilled with this plate and I also… Read the rest

My Secret Santa Gift

Free Is Good
I blogged last week about the gift I bought for the recipient of my Secret Santa gift.  Now I want to tell you what I got.  The package was REALLY heavy, it was about the size of a thick cookbook and I was really curious to see what was inside. Well, it was gourmet popcorn.  Red, blue, yellow and white kernels *and* a gift card for $25. Both items were from Big Lots, a popular discount store.  I'm sure I'll… Read the rest

1996 Nissan Pathfinder Picture of Fuse Panel Diagram Schematics

automobiles
My 1996 Nissan Pathfinder has turned over to 300,000 miles!  AJ was with me when it rolled over and captured it on video.  This is the original engine and transmission.  I have had this vehicle since 2002 when we moved out here and needed a vehicle that could hold the four of us, and our dog, Hannah.  We also needed a vehicle that could manage towing 500 gallons of water on a trailer, and this one could.  The Nissan Pathfinder… Read the rest

My Grandma’s Crocheted Easy Square Slippers

frugal, holidays
I decided for Christmas presents I'm going to make our food manager and her little girl matching slippers.  I decided to use my Grandma's pattern. It's very, very simple. You only need to know how to chain, single crochet, and all you need is a tracing of the foot for which the slipper is being made. This post can be downloaded as a PDF by clicking here. Once you know the pattern, you won't ever need to follow it again.… Read the rest