Save Money, Pay Your Bills Online

saving money
I had a conversation with my coworker last week about a check ordering mishap she'd been through.  Apparently she ordered checks through her bank back in March and they never showed up so she had the bank order another batch.  Two days later she received two sets of identical checks. She asked if we had a shredder anywhere at work.  We don't since we use a shredding company for confidential documents.  At that she said she'd just have to spend… Read the rest

Carnival of Personal Finance

Carnivals
One of my earlier posts Your Check Should Get Bigger in April has been included in today's Carnival of Personal Finance over at Mighty Bargain Hunter's place.  Check out the carnival which has lots of great posts.  Many thanks to Mighty Bargain Hunter for including my post! Mrs. AccountabilityOUT OF DEBT AGAIN is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and… Read the rest

I Hate Cleaning Urinals

My Two Cents
Now that title probably seems that it came out of left field for a personal finance blog, wouldn't you agree? Our janitor went on vacation for 2.5 weeks to visit with her family.  She comes from Guatemala and is the dearest woman. She's my senior by a mere four months. We have a very part-time maintenance man, who is supposed to do “Mandy's” job while she's on vacation, but we've been through this before.  Our restrooms get worse and worse… Read the rest

April Garden Update

gardening
My garden is doing so wonderfully! I planted sunflower seeds about ten days ago and eight of them have come up. I'm hoping to see one more pop out. They are the gigantic sunflowers so they have to be planted eighteen inches apart. I was sick on Wednesday (food poisoning) and am still feeling worn out and weak so I don't think I'll get around to my zinnia bed this weekend as planned. Hopefully next weekend. UPDATE: I actually felt… Read the rest