I honestly laughed out loud when I read the letter from my garbage disposal provider. They were writing to me to offer me a deal in which I would commit to continue to use their service for the next year, and in return they would not raise my rates … [Read more...] about Dear Garbage Company: I’m Moving On
I dislike crowds. They make me anxious, and uncomfortable. Which is why I prefer sitting on my deck with close friends over going to a bar, why I prefer to go grocery shopping early in the morning or late at night, and why I absolutely dread going to … [Read more...] about Christmas 2014 Challenge: Can I Do All My Shopping Online?
Well, Clever Friends, it’s been quite an expensive couple of days. Last Saturday I shelled out $330 for two new tires on the family van so that we’d be as safe as possible as we left town Saturday night for a charity event. At 12:15am Sunday … [Read more...] about How Knowing My Car Insurance Coverage Saved Me $250
The last two weeks have brought lower than normal temperatures, and a handful of light snowfalls. I noticed our van, which we purchased in January, was sliding quite a bit when I slowed at intersections, but just figured it was normal winter driving … [Read more...] about Rotate Your Tires, Or Pay The Price
One of my favorite summertime activities is sitting outside on the deck. Whether it’s having a cold one with some friends, or laying on our outdoor couch reading or book or even taking a little nap, I love being outside. But as we enter the … [Read more...] about Save Money By Re-Purposing Your Outdoor Furniture For the Winter
After buying a new TV a couple of weeks ago, we did the television shuffle. Even though the bulb that lit our old LCD TV blew about every 9-12 months, we thought maybe it would last longer if it wasn’t used as often. It’s high definition capable, … [Read more...] about Save Money By Giving Unwanted Electronics For FREE
