http://momtwo.savingadvice.com webmaster@savingadvice.com en-us http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/18/rainy-friday_1393/ It is such a rainy day that I stayed home today. I managed to do a couple loads of laundry and hang them to dry in the bathtub.<br /> <br /> I also felt like cleaning a bathroom so that is done.<br /> <br /> And it is definitely a comfort food day so I have made a homemade lasagna with hot sausage, ground... Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:35:12 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/13/we-are-going-to-have-a-frugal-valentines_1320/ I am going to make chocolate waffles for DH for breakfast. Then give him his heart wineglass to use at dinner along with his card.<br /> <br /> We will have a nice dinner at home since I would never venture out with the crowds on V Day for dinner. Debating on what I will make! <br /> <br /> Actually DH... Sun, 13 Feb 2005 18:04:19 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/13/very-lazy-sunday-here_1319/ I slept in and then spent most of my day working on the family genealogy which I use for Christmas gifts for Brothers and sisters each year. I gave everyone notebooks last year and this year will give them all new info I find.<br /> <br /> Since I cooked a turkey last Friday, DH and I had hot... Sun, 13 Feb 2005 18:01:27 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/08/i-did-well-getting-groceries-today_1261/ I went to the grocery store and only bought the things on my list- a large tub of margarine that was on sale and 2 of the 2.5lb. bags of chicken tenderloins that are on sale(last day of sale) for 1.69lb. We had some of these on Sunday and they were so moist that I just had to go back... Tue, 08 Feb 2005 13:38:49 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/08/conserving-energy-can-be-frustrating_1260/ I just got my monthly eletric bill. We used 930KWH and the bill was $ 74.10. Last year- same period, we used 1040KWH and the bill was $ 70.99!<br /> <br /> So I conserved 110KWH and it cost more. I hate rate increases!<br /> Geesh! Tue, 08 Feb 2005 13:36:00 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/05/planning-meal-for-superbowl-tommorow_1222/ DH is going to do the cooking. He saw a recipe by Rachel Ray on Food Network last week for Buffalo Salad and is going to make it.<br /> It is like having a boneless chicken hot wing salad. Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:27:25 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/05/cell-phone-bill_1220/ I found out today that my cellphone company would give me a $5.00 credit if I would sign up for automatic payments. So I did.<br /> Not only will I save the $5.00 but I will save an envelope and stamp every month also! Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:19:04 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/05/quiet-saturday_1219/ We had a quiet Saturday. I only went to the market to return a steak we bought there last week that was inedible. DH grilled it for dinner last night and it was inedible and it was sirloin. They gave me my money back. I picked up a few things we needed and some stamps so I could send... Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:16:16 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/04/the-dryer_1204/ Well, I am trying to get the ink out of my dryer. I took a bunch of old towels and wet them and I am now running them in the dryer to see if the ink will come off on them. Perhaps if it doesn't, the ink won't come off on any future clothes either. At least I can hope! UGH! Fri, 04 Feb 2005 07:11:19 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/03/ugh-ink-all-over-the-clothes_1201/ DH did the laundry and he forgot to take an indelible ink pen out of his shirt pocket. I have ink all over my good dress clothes and the inside of the dryer. I will have to research tomorrow how to get the ink off the drum of the dryer and see if there is any way to get the ink out... Thu, 03 Feb 2005 20:31:33 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/03/dinners-this-week_1200/ Yesterday I made a double batch of Beef En Daube in the crockpot. We served it over rice! I froze the second portion for a night when I just don't feel like cooking. It will save us from running out for fastfood!<br /> <br /> Tonight we made chef salads and they were so good that we may do... Thu, 03 Feb 2005 20:28:10 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/03/thursday_1199/ I wish I could say it has been a frugal month so far, but it has not. I have been tracking my spending since January 1st. I have spent 74. more in the first 3 days of February than in all of January. <br /> <br /> It just goes to show that monthly spending can be so different. I did pretty... Thu, 03 Feb 2005 20:24:25 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/02/01/sunny-tuesday_1160/ It is sunny again today and I was able to turn the heat off after having it on for a couple of days. It supposed to be in the 70's the rest of the week.<br /> <br /> This morning, we had our coffee and homemade banana bread for breakfast.<br /> <br /> I think today I am gonna check all the grocery ads... Tue, 01 Feb 2005 07:49:33 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/30/i-am-making-it-a-challenge-for-myself-fo_1136/ I have been tracking all monies spent in January. It really opened my eyes to what I was spending on food. There are only 2 of us and we spent:<br /> <br /> Food At Restaurants: $ 108.63<br /> Grocery Store: $ 265.42<br /> TOTAL FOOD: $ 374.05<br /> <br /> I was hoping to only spend... Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:58:37 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/30/frugality-today_1135/ -Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Coffee and a Banana for Breakfast<br /> <br /> -I showered yesterday and since my skin is so dry and itchy from the winter, I washed my hair in the kitchen sink with a dab of shampoo. I only use conditioner every other day or my hair gets oily. No shower today-every... Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:40:13 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/26/i-have-had-a-hectic-two-days-but-i-am-ba_1077/ Yesterday I ran DH around while he did some errands. We also purchased a new rosebush with the rest of our Home Depot GC and planted it.<br /> <br /> We also met my DIL for dinner at Damons. Between a GC we got for Christmas and a $10. off coupon, we all had a very nice dinner, dessert and drinks... Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:42:19 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/24/overcast-monday_1043/ Good Morning! <br /> <br /> I just finished my oatmeal for breakfast. I put a load of laundry in to wash in cold water. I will habg it before I go to my appt. later.<br /> <br /> While I am out I am gonna go to BBB, Target and perhaps a couple of other places. I have another appt. down the same way 3... Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:03:17 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/23/trial-sizes_1034/ I am planning on picking up a bunch of Free Trial Size products tomorrow at Target. Most of the trial sizes that they carry are about $ .99 each. I have lots of $1.00 off coupons for them that say " Good on any size" and do not exclude trial size.<br /> So read your coupons and use them... Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:05:34 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/23/tips-for-saving-money-when-eating-out_1033/ Some of the tips we use to save money when we eat out:<br /> <br /> - Use the coupons from an Entertainment Book(lots of B1G1F)<br /> - Split an entree<br /> - Eat your dessert and drink your beer and liquor at home- these really run up a high tab.<br /> - Drink water if you can; even soft drinks are way overpriced!<br /> -Go... Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:44:00 PST (Momtwo) http://momtwo.savingadvice.com/2005/01/23/terrific-sunday_1032/ Well, today was beautiful again- warm and sunny!<br /> <br /> I decided to check my budget figures for the month since there are only 8 days left and see if I have to cut back for the rest of the month.<br /> Well I am over budget on groceries, medical and entertainment. The medical can't be helped... Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:18:56 PST (Momtwo)