My 7 Rewards and Membership Cards
I’ve always wondered if I get my money’s worth out of membership and rewards cards, so I’ve decided to track them for the upcoming year. I am always pleased to get rewards money to spend, and no matter how slowly
My 7 Rewards and Membership Cards
I’ve always wondered if I get my money’s worth out of membership and rewards cards, so I’ve decided to track them for the upcoming year. I am always pleased to get rewards money to spend, and no matter how slowly
Grocery Shopping Notes # 4: The Fruit Dilemma Edition
I stopped by the grocery store “just for milk” and gave in to temptation to buy imported blackberries, deeply discounted. I have been trying to buy local fruit and veg, but in my part of the world, the fruit is
Grocery Shopping Notes # 4: The Fruit Dilemma Edition
I stopped by the grocery store “just for milk” and gave in to temptation to buy imported blackberries, deeply discounted. I have been trying to buy local fruit and veg, but in my part of the world, the fruit is
Top 11 Albums of 2011
I mostly listen to upbeat indie rock and 2011 was a great year for my kind of music! A few of my favourite bands put out new albums, and I discovered some new ones. I listen to music while working
Top 11 Albums of 2011
I mostly listen to upbeat indie rock and 2011 was a great year for my kind of music! A few of my favourite bands put out new albums, and I discovered some new ones. I listen to music while working
7 Clothing Pieces I Will Never Wear
There are a few items of clothing I am sworn against and will never wear. This is, of course, partly a function of my age, shape and station in life 🙂 Leggings or jeggings – not a chance Capri/clamdigger length
7 Clothing Pieces I Will Never Wear
There are a few items of clothing I am sworn against and will never wear. This is, of course, partly a function of my age, shape and station in life 🙂 Leggings or jeggings – not a chance Capri/clamdigger length
Grocery Shopping Notes # 3: Costco Deals
Successfully negotiated Costco tonight and bought only what I went in for. These are “luxury” items but last for months and so worth it: 2 kg raisins (Sun Maid raisins, can only get the tiny snack boxes at Sobey’s) $7.99
Grocery Shopping Notes # 3: Costco Deals
Successfully negotiated Costco tonight and bought only what I went in for. These are “luxury” items but last for months and so worth it: 2 kg raisins (Sun Maid raisins, can only get the tiny snack boxes at Sobey’s) $7.99
4.5 Years of iTunes Listening Stats
I got my first (used) iPod in June 2006. It was and is by far my favourite thing I have ever owned. I upgraded twice since then, but still have a Classic so I can carry my entire music library
4.5 Years of iTunes Listening Stats
I got my first (used) iPod in June 2006. It was and is by far my favourite thing I have ever owned. I upgraded twice since then, but still have a Classic so I can carry my entire music library
Grocery Shopping Notes # 2: Back to Sobey’s
The time most people shop for groceries in my area is Friday after work: the grocery flyers come out on Thursday, the sales start on Friday, and everyone stocks up on their commute home before the weekend. Rather than fight
Grocery Shopping Notes # 2: Back to Sobey’s
The time most people shop for groceries in my area is Friday after work: the grocery flyers come out on Thursday, the sales start on Friday, and everyone stocks up on their commute home before the weekend. Rather than fight
8% Cost of Living Increase for Essentials in 2011
I ran some figures on basic household bills and came up with: Savings Spent 7.4% less on groceries in 2011 than 2010 (kid left home for university in Sept 2011, so could have done better) Spent 10.4% less on electricity
8% Cost of Living Increase for Essentials in 2011
I ran some figures on basic household bills and came up with: Savings Spent 7.4% less on groceries in 2011 than 2010 (kid left home for university in Sept 2011, so could have done better) Spent 10.4% less on electricity
I Seem to Have Acquired 480 Items of Clothing
I decided I would make a list of clothes I need to buy this year so I could stick with the list and not buy “other” clothes I didn’t need so much. I have resolved this year to stop wearing
I Seem to Have Acquired 480 Items of Clothing
I decided I would make a list of clothes I need to buy this year so I could stick with the list and not buy “other” clothes I didn’t need so much. I have resolved this year to stop wearing
Grocery Shopping Notes # 1: Superstore Run
We have just started our 12th month of menu planning. My spouse and I each make a couple of meals that we want to try out, and we fill in the rest of the month with our favourites, in rotation.
Grocery Shopping Notes # 1: Superstore Run
We have just started our 12th month of menu planning. My spouse and I each make a couple of meals that we want to try out, and we fill in the rest of the month with our favourites, in rotation.
An Exacting Life 