Category Archives: saving money

Combine my Internet and Phone and Save $780/year?

plan of action, saving money
Yesterday, on the way home, I saw a local Internet provider camped out on the corner near where we live. I stopped to see what was going on, and the guy came over and said, “Let me guess, you're looking for Internet?” I told him not yet, my two year contract expires in a couple of months. He asked me who my provider was, and what tier I was on. He claims my Internet connection will be 5 times faster.… Read the rest

A Great Deal on Business Cards

saving money, spending money
This past week I ordered 250 business cards and paid ~$9.67 for them. I've been working for the same company since 2001. I've never had my own business cards, for a couple of reasons. 1) I don't seem to have much need for them 2) The agency for which I work is a non-profit and we are always running low on funds. In an uncharacteristic turn of events, my request to go to a financial conference being held in town… Read the rest

Our New (Used) Washer and Dryer

saving money
Our washer has been showing signs of working less and less effectively in the past couple weeks. I mentioned it to Mr. A, but he didn't have a chance to look into ituntil last night. Our son was washing a load of clothes and Mr. A took a look in the washer to see if there was room for one more item. He called out to me, “Mrs. A, the washer isn't agitating!” I told him I'd mentioned that to… Read the rest

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