Monthly Archives: April 2010

Gardening to make a dent in my grocery budget

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Michelle

My husband and I have inhabited our house for about three years now. When we originally moved into the house in August 2007, it was too late to make any changes in the landscape, other than to do some clean up – the type you need to do once a house has been left on its own for a few months. The next year was the start of the Tidy Cat container garden … my attempt to grow tomato plants … Continue reading →

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Fighting off debt collectors … and why this infuriates me

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Michelle

I have a secret to share with you … and it was something I didn’t share with you all before because … well, I have no good reason why – but here it is: Prior to my current job, I worked at a debt collection agency. Yup – I’m going to let the irony sink in for all of you guys. Me with the bad credit score and the former expertise of ducking bill collectors worked for the enemy. Sure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt Reduction, Everyday Living, Good Reading, work | 2 Comments

Time on my hands …

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Michelle

You would think that after a couple weeks of non-blog activity, that I’ve been buried in work or whisked away by aliens. I can assure you that neither has happened, but this is what’s been happening … I am living something of a “normal” life. The new job … oh man – words cannot describe. Every once in awhile, I feel this very cheesy grin spread across my face as I realize how much I’m enjoying myself and there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday Living, Relationships, Where My Money Goes, work | 3 Comments