mom-from-missouri's Journal

yesterdays shopping

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:20:12 PST

Yesterday we hit up CVS--rechargeable batteries were buy 1 pack get 1 pack free and Dawn dish soap was 97 cents a bottle, and I had some 75 cent off coupons. So, we spent around $20, less $10 cvs bucks, so $10 cash out of hand, but I earned $1.50 CVS and then found andother $5 CVS...

I told them how I felt & ended up with a job

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:41:09 PST

Last month, I was asked to sit in on a city meeting (in this small town of 2400) to take notes for the substitute for someone who was sitting in for someone else..... All I had to do was write notes of what was said.

Then the people at the meeting ask me who I was and why I was...

Found $300 today along the road

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:18:08 PST

Yep and I stopped and picked it up. Actually I have seen it there for about 6 weeks, but we finally had our first frost so it really stood out this morning so I got it.

No, it was not $300 cash. It was a trailer ramp. For you city types, that is the heavy huge (did I say heavy?)...

I'm back!

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:58:08 PST

I didn't realize how long it was since I last blogged on here but today I had 2 notes asking what happened to me....Thanks for caring!

We have been busy around here. I am involved as a co-leader in starting a new 4H group. It seems most or all of the other groups in the county...

Help. What have I done???

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:57:02 PST

For some reason, only my blog appears in teany tiny print to me. It also does it at the library, so it isn't my computer settings.

I clicked on something and did it.

What did I do?? Any ideas???

My frugal idea

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:35:32 PST

I have been wanting a bike rack for some time now--the type that you see in playgrounds and parks. Right now we have 4 bikes scattered in the yard, and in a few weeks all "the cousins" will decend on our farm along with another family that has 5 kids (they are broke, so spending there...

I have a speaking engagement on being thrifty!!

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:54:26 PST

I have been asked to speak to a group later this month on couponing and being thrifty. It is to a group of about 45 seniors. The majority of them are NOT computer savy, so I have been asked to give ways to save that do not involved the computer. Some can't/don't drive.

I have...

9 days down......now the $$ start

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:02:19 PST

We made it through the first 9 days of the month. Next weekend the $$ start. To date, we have something like 2 weddings, 7 graduations and party invites and a baby shower......

All are family or very close friends, so a gift will be needed for each.

The baby shower really doesn't...

Gearing up for a busy week

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:24:37 PST

This week I only worked (childsat) 2 days. Next week she needs me 5 days and possibly 6. The nice part is, I can watch them at my home if I need to be home for something. So next week unless it changes
M,T, TH and Fri 9-4. Wed 5am-8pm and possible 5am-8pm on Saturday.

Tomorrow...

Am I the crazy one here??

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:56:35 PST

DD2 (actually step daughter) is apprently getting married next month. 3rd time this has been planned to the 3rd man--the first 2 dropped her before the wedding....

DH already gave her $500 for his 1/3 of her dress--she is paying 1/3 and so is grandma. $1500 for a dress that grandma...

Race Day

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:52:19 PST

I have the cooler packed with sandwhiches for all, chips, pudding and applesauce, bananas and bottled water. We will refill our bottles there, and save $4.50 a bottle (high price for water imo). In case it rains (which they say it will) I have my walmart 88 cent rain ponchos, since...

My old fashioned kids...

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:54:23 PST

DD3 just called a radio station to ask them to play a song. They are crowded around the radio with a tape player to tape it.....

Just like their momma in the 1970's...

Simple and cheap!!!

We finished the pig pen today and moved the pigs in. They seem happy. The chickens...

DH is going to think I am nuts when he gets home...

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:03:23 PST

I went into the feed store after nannying today to buy a couple of metal (dog proof) chicken feed and water bases. These are the kind that go on a mason jar.

On they way out, I noticed the poultry had a reduced sign. Peeking ducks were down to $1 each....So, frugal person I am,...

More money spent in effort to save/make $

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:40:03 PST

I have blogged several times that I am trying to turn my earned babysitting money into more money, but doing things with it that will save more money in the long run. Last week we bought pigs to add to that list. 6 of them. They are 11 weeks old.

So the list as of now:
screen...

Please read this if you are in Missouri

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:04 PST

I am too lazy to type it all again, but basically the state tried to cut in half, the funding to our Missouri County Extension offices and 4H. Basically half of the staff and offices would close and they would combine with a nearby county.

The funding has been given back, but in...

More snow today. Where is spring?????

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:03:38 PST

At least so far, none of the snow is sticking. There is a hard freeze warning out for tonight.

I got the taxes finished!!!! Yee haw. I had free e-filing for the federal, but to e-file the state was $16 and I'm too cheap, so I will snail mail it tomorrow. We are getting a refund...

3 no spenders

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:15:01 PST

3 days last were no spend days! Today was also a no spending day as well. This evening the kids and I went to a very well done Easter play--very professional, great music, good costumes and sets--and it was also free. They really had some people who could sing--much much better...

I'm firing up the old lady!

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:43:57 PST

Last week I got Ol Betty out of her storage parking spot (by the barn) and drove her around to the front garage. Now, before you imange me driving an old woman with a whip, let me explain that Ol Betty is my 99 Chevy Suburban. I parked her when gas went over $4 a gallon. I then...

NS Day 3 for this week

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:14:34 PST

Today was my 3rd ns day of the week. Of course the day I did spend, I spent $181.08. That was for the storm door for the kitchen door, which I am hoping will pay for itself within one year of cooling and heating saved.

I babysat today (or nannied as the mom calls it) so $50 in-or...

Spent more to save more...

mom-from-missouri@centurytel.net (mom-from-missouri) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:08:45 PST

One of my goals to use my babysitting money was to spend it in such a way that it would be an investment or to save us money.

Today we got another storm door. This will go on a south door and will save on cooling costs this summer and heating costs in the winter. Its a nice...