Political Calculations linked to the post that I submitted to the Festival of Frugality a couple of weeks ago and in taking a look around the site I found this interesting calculator in a post called: How Much Does it Cost to Employ You? The calculator allows you to enter some numbers which calculate how much it costs your employer to keep you on the payroll.  It wasn't as simple for me as I don't work full time, I only… Read the rest

Following J. Money's post from last Friday, I thought I'd share my answers to the same questions here: 1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a brand new ASUS VW266H 25.5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor.  After the rebate and shipping it came to $251.81.  Don't hate me and don't yell at me!! Yes, I finally broke down and moved into the 21st Century. I've been using one of… Read the rest

I'm back from my trip to Washington, DC. I stayed in a phenomenal hotel, one that did indeed have a “full kitchen”.  In an earlier post, I assumed “full kitchen” meant a microwave and refrigerator. And on Friday night the 27th, I got to meet with some of the great bloggers that live in and near Washington, DC. We met at a little place called Cup'a Cup'a which is near the Kennedy Center.   I don't drink coffee, and my husband… Read the rest

Did you think I was already gone since I neglected to post last week after I announced we were going on vacation? What happened is the prior weekend totally wiped me out.  My goal for each weekend is to stay at home the three days I'm off from my regular job.  That gives me a chance to get the house tidied up again, schedule some blog posts and take a look at our personal finances. However, last Friday (the 6th)… Read the rest