Monthly Archive "March2008"
Monday Motivation
So, I’m renewed in my quest to become more frugal. Last week, I blogged about my new, lower interest rate on one of my credit cards. Many readers commented that they didn’t carry a credit card balance. I had an "aha" moment. I told Keith who blogs at Dollar out of $.15 about my posters. [...]
Calling Coupon Connoisseurs
Happy Sunday morning. So, after posting last week about cutting back on the grocery/food bill, I am checking out the Sunday newspaper for coupons. I’m starting to think this may be counterproductive. I got my income tax return Friday, so my bank account is quasi-flush. All these Office Depot and Best Buy ads for LCDs, [...]
Is Your Love Muffin a Credit Abuser?
Blogger Connie Prater sent me over this link about how to tell if your boo is deep in credit card debt. It’s the 11 Signs Your Mate has Credit Problems. I know I carry a credit card balance, but I’m not as bad as the mythical person in her post. I’ve bought a meal or [...]
April Challenge
Hi! So, I’m ready for another challenge. March was my re-entry into life without doing no-buy. I still haven’t gone to a nail salon and only went to the hair salon once. I haven’t bought one article of clothing. However, food is my problem area. I cooked couscous and chicken last night. I need to [...]
Help the Homeless
Ok, so my apartment complex is getting fumigated next week. Guess who’s going to be homeless for two nights? Yes, me. I am vexed, but I knew it was coming. My neighbor had his apartment fumigated already, and I babysat his four boxes of groceries. Good thing I was out of town last week. I [...]
Credit Crunch
So in the interest of saving money, I did a balance transfer on one of my high interest rate cards. For years, I’ve been miffed at this credit card I’ve had at a big bank. I would have canceled the card, but I’ve had it since college. I cancel that card and I cancel my [...]
Fruga in Kansas City
Dear Frugalites, I’m writing from the road. I am in Kansas City visiting a friend who is fighting a terminal illness. I spent yesterday at the hospital and will probably head back there in a bit. The flight and car for this trip is costing me $400, but you can’t really put a price tag [...]
Recession Question
One of my former editors- Scott Andron- wrote a story today about clues that we are in a recession. I, for one, most certainly believe we are in a recession. There’s a reason why I’m doing this blog. But not to get too alarmed, there are somethings that I am doing differently to make myself [...]
FREE CONCERT/ERYKAH BADU
Yay, good news after that depressing post about my car. Looking for free stuff next weekend? There’s a free concert by Erykah Badu on Miami Beach on March 28. For more information, click here. If you know any freebies coming up, please post. Free and fun is my mantra.
Motor City Blues
Living in South Florida pretty much means you need a car. Working as a journalist down here, guarantees it. My beloved ride, God bless it, is a money drain. It works great. But to keep it running great, means regular maintenance check ups and all that jazz. *Sigh* I intend to keep the ride until [...]
