Update on My American Express $25 Rebate

Money
On February 11th, I lamented that I had not received my $25 rebate from American Express, the main reason I signed up for the card. I promised I'd get back to you with an update. I did call and ask them what was the holdup and I was told that it would be 10-12 weeks from the time of my FIRST purchase.  And that I should see something by the first week of APRIL. So we'll see if my rebate… Read the rest

Costco Eyeglass Return Policy – One of Costco’s Policies That I Don’t Like

Reviews
// // Costco is really great when you want to return or exchange an item. They sell quality merchandise for great prices. I have only found one thing I'm unhappy with, their policy in regards to eyeglasses. They are guaranteed, I think for up to one year; however, the guarantee doesn't do me much good. I got my last pair of glasses from Costco. I wear progressives as I need trifocals, and I guess you could say I'm vain, but… Read the rest

Reusing Knee Highs?

frugal
  I only wear  to church on Sundays, so I don't use them very often.  I got some on sale from Walgreens for $0.39 each (regularly 2 for $1.00) and thought that was a good deal compared with the cost for the name brands. Unfortunately, they were of such poor quality that I was only able to wear them once or twice before they started looking very worn – not just runs, but they looked as if I had worn… Read the rest

My New Love – WordPress 2.7

Tech Stuff, WordPress Love
Wow, I really loved my blog on Blogger. I had plenty of good times figuring out how to make the site look just the way I wanted. But now that I've converted to WordPress, I'm here to tell all my fellow Blogspot bloggers that you must find a way to move to WordPress. If you are moderately technical, you will be able to do it successfully. But if you aren't, or if you are just pressed for time, like me,… Read the rest