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I Thought Carbonite Would Be A Great Idea

By Mrs. Accountability on March 9th, 2010

I have been worried about my computer lately since it has been doing some weird things, like stalling and freezing and taking a long time to do anything. I kept hearing about Carbonite and decided to try the 15 day free trial since it would be a tragedy to lose all of our financial data, and Mr. A’s business files.

Coincidentally right around the same time, AJ decided to try Mozy.

The … click here to continue reading I Thought Carbonite Would Be A Great Idea

How Can I Use My Leftover Yarn? Donate Preemie Hats

By Mrs. Accountability on February 27th, 2010

One great way to use up leftover yarn is to make preemie hats and donate them to hospitals. Wool Works: Knitting for Charity has a comprehensive list for organizations throughout the United States that accept donations for children in need. This is my favorite pattern which I mentioned yesterday: Bev’s Stripey Newborn or Preemie Hat. There are dozens of patterns for knit or crochet preemie hats (and other items) at … click here to continue reading How Can I Use My Leftover Yarn? Donate Preemie Hats

How I Spent My $25 Big Lots Gift Card

By Mrs. Accountability on February 23rd, 2010

I thought I’d share with you how I spent my gift card from Big Lots. Mr. A was with me, and wanted the miniature shovel for $8.00.

I bought two pillows, one for me and one for Big A. I usually buy $5 pillows from Walmart, but I thought these Ralph Lauren pillows would hold up better than the WM specials. My pillow is almost five years old and … click here to continue reading How I Spent My $25 Big Lots Gift Card

Do You Ever Spend a Set Amount of Money More Than Once?

By Mrs. Accountability on November 25th, 2009

I have noticed over the years that I have a bad habit of doing something when extra money comes in. For example, last month an extra $30 landed in my PayPal account. So I thought I’d go ahead and buy those Wii games that I mentioned on my spending spree. But I’d forgotten that was one of the reasons why I went ahead and bought the extra Pioneer Woman Cooks … click here to continue reading Do You Ever Spend a Set Amount of Money More Than Once?

I’ve Been on a Spending Spree in the Last Week

By Mrs. Accountability on November 20th, 2009

Just a little one. It started with my boss buying Christmas presents for Big A. She wondered what she could get him. I’d seen these at Walmart 2 for $30 Wii Bundles and 2 for $25 Wii Bundles. You have to pick two games they are offering. I’d already asked AJ about them, he said they were all duds. But he’s an adult, and Big A’s somewhat less mature (having … click here to continue reading I’ve Been on a Spending Spree in the Last Week

$30 Bucks to A Good Cause… Because I Had To

By Mrs. Accountability on October 2nd, 2009

If you are visiting from the 85th Money Hacks Carnival hosted at The Dough Roller, welcome to Out of Debt Again! Thank you DR for including my post in today’s carnival!

During this past week I was waylaid by my boss soliciting charity goods. I admit it, I ordered the $10 loaf of Bavarian Crème with chocolate icing butter braid bread of my volition.

But I had myself talked out … click here to continue reading $30 Bucks to A Good Cause… Because I Had To

$500 in Prescriptions – Payment Denied

By Mrs. Accountability on September 23rd, 2009

We made the last co-pay of $145 to Mr. A’s COBRA insurance in August, so his coverage is probably over by now. Of course, last Thursday we get a notice in the mail that his insurance company can’t pay for some prescriptions filled back in December and January.

Here’s what they said:

Dear Mr. A:

Our records indicate that INSCO insurance company paid for the following prescriptions after you were no … click here to continue reading $500 in Prescriptions – Payment Denied

The Deal We Got On Our Air Conditioner

By Mrs. Accountability on July 27th, 2009

It was still expensive, but it would have been a lot more had it not been for Mr. Fierce generously allowing Mr. A to purchase a unit at cost. So far the unit was $1500 and the duct work modifications have come to just over $400. And Mr. A was able to do the entire installation himself, so there was no cost there.

It was really horrible here while the air … click here to continue reading The Deal We Got On Our Air Conditioner

Air Conditioning Woes II – The Home Version

By Mrs. Accountability on July 23rd, 2009

Yesterday Mr. A called me and asked if I had a minute… he needed to talk to me. Whenever he prefaces a conversation like that, I have to take a deep breath and tell myself everything’s going to be okay. He was calling me around 12:30pm and apparently he’d already done everything he could to try to fix the problem, but had been unable. So he finally had to call … click here to continue reading Air Conditioning Woes II – The Home Version

Costco Travel Rents Automobiles and More

By Mrs. Accountability on June 15th, 2009

I just recently learned that Costco offers car rentals, and not only that but travel options, like vacation packages, hotels, cruises. Amazing.

Right now Costco is offering a 50% weekend rental rates. I will be doing a bit of traveling and I’ll need to drive. I’m a little bit concerned about my vehicle making the trip, plus unfortunately my air conditioning is working intermittently. So I am looking into the option … click here to continue reading Costco Travel Rents Automobiles and More