Category Archives: Money

What I Almost Got for Mother’s Day

saving money
My Mother's Day gift almost cost $400. Mr. A knows how much I love Jacaranda trees, and he wanted to get me a full grown tree, which would be delivered and planted by the nursery. As it turns out, luckily I verbalized my wish to finally have my own digital camera this year, for my combination Mother's Day/birthday present. When Mr. A heard that, he decided against the tree. I called my mother-in-law to wish her a happy Mother's Day,… Read the rest
Lemon Chicken with Squash

It’s Time for Dinner

plan of action, saving money
We really don't like eating fast food, and we try to make our own meals. Usually our 18 year son cooks for us. But it really becomes a burden when one person always has the responsibility for cooking. It is also commonly a problem deciding on what meal to make and what we need to buy from the store. We stock up a lot, so for the most part we can make just about anything you'd want to have since… Read the rest

When Will You Cry Uncle? Gas Price Woes

spending money
Last night as I filled my tank with gas, it finally sunk into my head that gasoline is almost THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER GALLON in my state. I don't know why it hasn't struck me before now. But as I looked at the receipt – which I had to go into the store and retrieve – it just hit me. I don't have a lot of choice in the matter in my current circumstances. I can't imagine quitting… Read the rest