Tweet“No itch was ever satisfied by getting really good at scratching.” (unknown) What are you itching these days? I’ll start by sharing what I itch… I itch for just a little bit more money to travel I itch for just a little bit more money to take my car to a car wash instead of [...]
TweetMore evidence that we are so into recession shopping!! Because, let’s be honest…saving $50 tonight at the grocery store helps us buy (cheap Craig’s List) ski tickets for tomorrow! We’re off to Northstar, but not before a hearty breakfast. I love my husband’s hot deals. Although, I will take full credit for coupon cutting this [...]
by Lesley on October 27, 2008
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Tweet We stopped to get gas before our run on Saturday. I took a picture of the prices because I was so happy to see unleaded under $3 a gallon. We drove past on our way back from the run, 2.5 hours later–gas had continued to fall!
by Lesley on September 26, 2008
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TweetIt’s extraordinary to me that the United States can find $700 billion to save Wall Street and the entire G8 can’t find $25 billion dollars to saved 25,000 children who die every day from preventable diseases. – Bono, rock star and anti-poverty activist. (Source: The American Prospect blo & Sojourners) My boss told me today [...]
by Lesley on June 24, 2008
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TweetWe’re trying to be good with how we manage our money. This isn’t always easy. Sometimes, like this weekend, I’m not allowed to go to Target. (Danger Zone. I always find something I “need” like a new dress or shoes.) Anyway, Jonathan went and bought the cleaning supplies we needed just to save us the [...]