I’ve had these papers taunting me from the pile in the corner where I stuck them when my focus turned to getting this house put up for sale. Guess how many late bills are hidden in there? Apparently, at least one. At least, I was assuming my phone got disconnected for a reason. I never [...]
by jolyn on February 5, 2010
I’m really determined to work on lowering my grocery bill over this next year. It’s one huge area that can make or break a household budget. I don’t feel like I buy groceries needlessly: I do shop with a list; I meal plan; and I don’t buy my kids a lot of junk. I use [...]
by jolyn on January 5, 2010
For January’s budget, I underestimated our power bill by over $100. I don’t know what I was thinking: it’s only been freezing here for what seems forever. I immediately turned the thermostat down from 68 to 66 degrees. I’m thinking of turning it down even lower, even though The Hubs already thinks I’ve gone too [...]