Monthly Archives: January 2010

Christmas 2009 Target 90% Off Sale – What a Disappointment!

holidays
Well, I managed to catch the 90% off Christmas sale at Target by sheer luck.  I love going and usually I'm able to learn when the sale is going to be by watching some online sites, but this year it was hit and miss. I found out last Monday night that a Target in another state had gone to 90%, and was a bit alarmed to think the Targets in Arizona might have gone to 90% the same day. Thankfully… Read the rest

Make Your Own Knitting Needles

Recipes
This is a very fun project and I love my wooden knitting needles for making scarves. One of my nieces was watching me knit a scarf, and was interested in learning to knit. We improvised with a pair of pencils that she wrapped with electrical tape at the ends. She did really good so I wanted to learn how to teach her better. I found this site, Maggie's Rags. She suggested that children learn finger knitting first, and also recommended… Read the rest

I Walked Out of Joann’s Without Spending a Dime – Twice!

saving money
I don't get a chance to go to Joann's very often because it's in town and I live out in the boonies.  I do work in town though, and pass by one Joann's on the way to and from work. But I never want to get off the freeway and stop, and besides I might do some impulse shopping. I have plenty of yarn in my stash to keep me busy for oh, the next five years worth of projects,… Read the rest

Once Upon a Time I Bought a Lemon of a Car

automobiles
Mrs. Money's recent post of how she bought a brand new car when she was 18 reminded me of the time I bought a real lemon of a car. I mentioned it once last year but I didn't go into any details, and I thought you'd like to hear the story. It was after my old 1983 Mercury Gran Marquis gave up the ghost.  I wasn't sure what we were going to do without a car and my mom offered… Read the rest