Category Archives: saving money

Lemon Chicken with Squash

It’s Time for Dinner

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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

Mother’s Day is Coming!

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Oh my goodness, it's only four days away! Everyone has a mother, and all mothers love to be noticed on Mother's Day. What will you get your mother for Mother's Day? I began a tradition a couple of years ago and that was to send a Mother's Day card not only to my mother and mother-in-law, but also to each of my four sisters. I also pick out cards for my children to send their grandmothers. With the exorbitant price… Read the rest

COBRA Medical Benefits

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I have always heard that COBRA costs exorbitant amounts of money each month to keep one's medical insurance going along steadily. In fact, the amount I'd heard bandied (bantied?) around at my job was $1000 each month. Mr. A doesn't care about medical or dental insurance since he never goes to the doctor, and so it wasn't a concern that he wasn't covered. I am able to cover our 18 year old until he turns 19 in the fall, so… Read the rest

Grocery Shopping Series Part III: Is The Value Pack The Best Buy?

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This is Part III in a series on saving money on groceries. This post focuses on the value pack vs. the smaller sized package. As I'm grocery shopping, I take several things into consideration as I make my choices. In trying to get the best buy, I don't always buy the cheapest, or the largest. Most of the stores have a cost per ounce sticker under every item. When they do, it's easy enough to figure out which one is… Read the rest