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  1. General Chat
    We were invited about two weeks ago to my nephew's baptism today at 1pm. Guess where we are now? At home. Needless to say that I am the most ticked off woman right now. I was really, really hoping to get to go to this because I missed my niece's christening. Well, now we're not going. I made...
  2. General Chat
    I'm so nervous!!! If I get this job, I get to live with DH next year. If not...ugh, I don't even want to think about it. I could use some luck!
  3. Home Environment
    ~My goal today is to fill one grocery sized bag with "real" things to trash. This could be holey underwear, broken toys, and stuff in general that can't be donated or isn't obviously trash(paper cups/plates, newspapers, junk mail, etc.) I will also start another donate box for anything I run...
  4. Home Environment
    ~Despite all the decluttering before the move, a ton of stuff in the moving boxes still needs to go. So I set up a big box by the front door and have challenged myself to fill it and drop it off today. Anyone want to join me?~
  5. Secondhand Shopping
    I did great! Found some things I was looking for and some I didn't know I was looking for. :P I got a two-gallon jar I've wanted for $2. I have two already, one for AP flour and one for bread flour. Now I finally have one for wheat flour. All three are different, which I like, so I'll know...
  6. Secondhand Shopping
    I was sooooo close to getting out of there just spending .49 on a package of bias tape. But my husband, the master enabler, pointed out a beautiful etched glass vase with swans decorating it. I kept saying no, he kept saying how pretty it was. It wasn't my fault! I swear! I flicked it with...
  7. Vacations and Travel
    so I bought my Mountain Jam tickets today. This is a three day music festival in Hunter New York, the first weekend of June. think of a mini Woodstock. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. AND it looks like I'm probably going by myself to boot! I booked my campsite about a month...
  8. Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Personal Finance - Expert Money Saving Tips, Advice & Questions - TODAY.com First off, it was difficult for me to watch this because it was so fast and hyped up. I don't know how to explain it but I've been away from regular tv and now have a very low tolerance for it. She repeated herself a...
  9. Holidays-Special Occasions-Celebrations
    Finally!!!!!! :mdance: :cheer4: Hoping that craigslist has everything we'll be looking for & has it locally so we don't have to drive all over. :thumb:
  10. Homesteading and gardening
    Yesterday and today I worked on my first garden bed. This is the smaller one. I was able to plant 18 stawberry plants, four brocolli, four califlower, four cabbage plants, peas, lettuce, radish and onion seeds. I used all early varieties that are supposed to be for my zone.....so here goes the...
  11. General Chat
    We are gathering today for a family meeting: parents, sibs and in-laws. We need to make some serious decisions about how to care for my parents in view of their rapidly declining health and ability to make good decisions. Part of the discussion will center on where Mom and Dad should live...
  12. Freebies
    Use the promo code thanks2u to get a free movie rental. Will be watching Puss n Boots later on today.
  13. Homesteading and gardening
    Well I brought home 7 assorted pullets and 4 ducks.....so far so good....they are all eating and drinking and seem warm....ill post pictures soon
  14. General Chat
    got an unworn pair of chicos platinum short white jeans!!! for $3.99 and an adorable tags on black/white JNY summer top for $2.99...yeah got dd a pair of white unworn justice leggins for .99 carters flannel jammie pants in next yrs size for .99 all in all a good day at SA for me!:cloud9:
  15. General Chat
    I am so nervous and excited.....I had a phone interview today.....I am employeed now, but this one sounds so good. It lasted about 45 minutes. I think it went pretty good. So, wish me luck!!!
  16. Frugal Living
    So I went to use my doubler at Albertsons today. I am making salsa chicken for dinner so I was going to pick up some canned refried beans and sour cream. 16 ounces Daisy sour cream $2.99 Large can refried beans $2.99 I did get the sour cream but I decided to cook up the bags of beans I had...
  17. General Chat
    Life isn't always pleasant, but somewhere in your day something good happened. It's time to celebrate those little things. Did the vending machine drop two Snickers instead of one? Did someone tell you how nice you looked today? Share it here and give yourself a high-five.
  18. General Chat
    got paid dh gets first check from new job tomorrow tax return hit so i felt safe going to grocery store for first time in a bit . came upon some great meat deals for my area perdue chicken thighs orig 2.49 a lb ( never would i pay that !) maked down for quick sale to 99c a lb -...
  19. Drugstore & Grocery Store Deals/Product Reviews
    I knew I shouldn't have gotten into the line where the store manager was running the register. I had DH with me and we had picked up some Oscar Meyer sandwich kits, you know the ones that normally run about $3 apiece? They were on sale for 2.50 and some had been marked 50% off that because they...
  20. Food challenges
    I saw this on a blog and thought we could try it on here. I hate wasting food, and throwing money away. Can we add this to challenges? If someone already stated this topic you can direct me to it and erase this post I tried searching the forums before posting. Today I shamefully wasted a pack...
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