Category Archives: Money

Does Your Bank Have Paperless Withdrawals?

spending money
Every Thursday I withdraw $200 from our checking account to give to Mr. A for the groceries he will be buying and his “allowance”. Some time ago, withdrawal slips were removed from the customer area, I was told they are viewed as a “check” so they don't like to have them readily available. You have to ask for a withdrawal slip.  I know they are right there with the cashier, so while she was away counting the paper money in… Read the rest

I Joined a Food Coop and I’m Glad I Did

saving money
Not Made of Money recently wrote a post called The Basics of  a Food Co-op which gives a nice introduction to what a co-op is and how they work. I have been wanting to join a food co-op again, but I was hesitant because the last time I was part of a food co-op there were some strict requirements.  Now as a stay at home mom, I was able to fulfill my end of the deal so it wasn't a… Read the rest

I Ordered Prescription Sunglasses From Zenni Optical

Just Stuff, spending money
Just about one year ago, I ordered from Zenni Optical for the first time. Initially they shipped me the wrong order but after my call to customer service they got everything figured out, I returned the wrong order and our glasses finally arrived. I've been wanting to get a pair of prescription sunglasses ever since my first pair of Zenni Optical glasses arrived. The prescription was perfect and sunglasses are so difficult for those of us who wear glasses. During… Read the rest

Working in the Garden

gardening, saving money
A couple of weeks ago I was having a really stressful weekend.  Mr. A and I had a misunderstanding which only made things worse.  I texted him, only to find out he wasn't upset with me at all, instead, he thought I was upset with him! After that I called him on the phone and the tears were rolling as I told him why I was so stressed out and listing all the things I had to get done. Poor… Read the rest