Arrrgh!

Spent way too much this past week. Sort of regretting that credit card now.

The Dollar Store Library

If you want to pick up some interesting reads, check out the dollar store. I recently picked up Lips Unsealed, by Belinda Carlisle. You may have to check back every couple of weeks or so in order to see what new books they have, but there is a chance that you'll pick up a pricey hardbound for just a buck. Carlisle's memoir was originally $26.00, but I got it for $1. About the only way I could have gotten a better deal was at a yard/garage sale for 50 cents or so. For $1, it's an entertaining read, and a fun glimpse into the life of a rock star.

Save a Little For the Near Future

Saving just $20 a week for 36 weeks will get you $720. Don't know about you, but that would make for a nice Christmas Club accumulation.

Oh Brother...

Yes, I got the credit card. Yes, I've charged two meals. That. Has. To. Stop.

Don't "Buy" the Plastic Trays

I work in a home improvement store, and every year, we sell those seed-starting kids. You know, those two-foot long plastic trays with a bunch of little holes you fill up with potting soil. They cost $4-7 apiece.

I saved my lettuce and cake containers for the last few months. Sure, they don't have the little individual holes, but if you plant carefully, that doesn't matter. Here's a photo of some of them, plus some marigolds, tomatoes and peppers I've started.

Credit Card

My first purchase with was for a tire. How boring.

It's Just as Well

T J M a.x x  turned me down for a credit card.