There is a book entitled "Mama's Bank Account," by Kathryn Forbes. Mama has a bank account which is always referred to, but never tapped, because the family always finds some other way to deal with emergencies.
It is set in San Francisco more than 100 years ago, but the lessons are still valuable today.
Well I am in this situation right now. My hood flew up while I was driving, turns out the latch had frozen shut, anyway I went to the autobody place first because I know those guys very well. And they gave me one estimate if I was gonna pay it myself and one if I got insurance involved. I was planning to pay it myself until I saw the estimates! Turns out it was covered under comprehensive and my rates aren't even going to go up. But my question is the obvious one: the check was made out to me. The insurance adjuster made a point of telling me to take the check straight to the autobody guys plus 100 bucks out of my own pocket but they are good friends as it turns out. But if they already said they can do the job for 1200 and a make money, do I still have to give them the check for 1900 ? PLUS the 100 deductible? Because the other thing is I have an expensive to the tune of 500 bucks repair I have to make to pass echeck and I would like to fit all of this into the 1900 bucks.
Are you kidding me? this might have been true ten years ago but not now. Drinking glasses and coffee cups crack too easily now. Hand towels are mostly polyester. you have to go over your spill or cleaning kitchen table 10 times wiping and squeezing little liquid out. Cotton towels are much more superior. Their plastic jugs with cap break in no time. You but a dish washing pan, and what many of us use for organizing bins crack in no time. Quantities of health products are getting smaller and smaller. the generic pepto bismal they sell is good for about one tablespoon full. Soon you will have to a magnifying glass to find it. They are selling smaller and shoddier for bigger profits. And the dirt poor people who make these things barely or don't even make a living wage in the foreign sweat shops.
It seems the verb "to be" gets a rough deal currently as well. I lose count of the number of times I hear use similar to this - "There's thousands of reasons". "Is" is the singular "are" is the plural therefore "There's a reason" is correct and in the plural case "There're thousands of reasons" (There are thousands of reasons). As you say Damian if you eliminate the contraction you can't go wrong.
I just want to make sure people who come here to get help actually gets it. Call 866-930-9924 to get a Netspend customer service representative. They'll ask for info, so give them only the card number of the card that you received. Tell them to never send you any more cards, and confirm your name and address. They'll actually have your name and address once you provide them the card number. Now, this is important. Reiterate to them that you will NEVER receive another card again (if that is what you wish). Done.
Cooked squash. Scoop pre-measured amounts into freezer containers to have on hand for quick breads, soups, or just as a side dish.
Nuts. The oils can go rancid very quickly so freezing extends their life. No need to thaw either. Just take them out and chop them.
Phyllo and puff pastry and pie shells.
Cooked pasta.
I'm in Fl and the produce is excellent. Pineapples are great, grapes,peaches, apples, lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, and green peppers is what I buy mostly. Onions and potatoes also. No problems. Love Aldi's and a brand new one is opening up in about 2 months about 5 minutes from me! Can't wait!
Too many scams. One you dont mention, text to buy your item that tells you to call them and when the phone picks up enter 55 to conect. What really happens is they now will be recievig all your calls and will scam someone using your phone number.
Black Friday is just the retailers hyping stuff to get your dollars. Buy a zoo pass for the family, movie tickets, or other experiences. If you can, buy a few shares of stock for everyone in the family. I hope my kids will thank Mom in the future when they cash in their Disney and McDonald's holdings.
I do not enjoy crowds and the bad behavior you often see on Black Friday so I have not gone out to the stores on that day in years. I do like Small Business Saturday, though! It can still be busy but I find it to be much more interesting. And, of course, like a lot of people I do think most of my gift buying will be done online. It's just so easy!
I'd like to win the book.
shop online to avoid the crowds.
would love to win a great Christmas present for me
I would love to win a copy!
I'd love to win a copy so I can work on paying down my nearly $2,000 credit card debt on a low salary.
I always look at the ads and make a plan for the day.
Sign up for email alerts for deals.
There is a book entitled "Mama's Bank Account," by Kathryn Forbes. Mama has a bank account which is always referred to, but never tapped, because the family always finds some other way to deal with emergencies.
It is set in San Francisco more than 100 years ago, but the lessons are still valuable today.
My tip is to shop online to beat the crowds and long lines.
Well I am in this situation right now. My hood flew up while I was driving, turns out the latch had frozen shut, anyway I went to the autobody place first because I know those guys very well. And they gave me one estimate if I was gonna pay it myself and one if I got insurance involved. I was planning to pay it myself until I saw the estimates! Turns out it was covered under comprehensive and my rates aren't even going to go up. But my question is the obvious one: the check was made out to me. The insurance adjuster made a point of telling me to take the check straight to the autobody guys plus 100 bucks out of my own pocket but they are good friends as it turns out. But if they already said they can do the job for 1200 and a make money, do I still have to give them the check for 1900 ? PLUS the 100 deductible? Because the other thing is I have an expensive to the tune of 500 bucks repair I have to make to pass echeck and I would like to fit all of this into the 1900 bucks.
Are you kidding me? this might have been true ten years ago but not now. Drinking glasses and coffee cups crack too easily now. Hand towels are mostly polyester. you have to go over your spill or cleaning kitchen table 10 times wiping and squeezing little liquid out. Cotton towels are much more superior. Their plastic jugs with cap break in no time. You but a dish washing pan, and what many of us use for organizing bins crack in no time. Quantities of health products are getting smaller and smaller. the generic pepto bismal they sell is good for about one tablespoon full. Soon you will have to a magnifying glass to find it. They are selling smaller and shoddier for bigger profits. And the dirt poor people who make these things barely or don't even make a living wage in the foreign sweat shops.
It seems the verb "to be" gets a rough deal currently as well. I lose count of the number of times I hear use similar to this - "There's thousands of reasons". "Is" is the singular "are" is the plural therefore "There's a reason" is correct and in the plural case "There're thousands of reasons" (There are thousands of reasons). As you say Damian if you eliminate the contraction you can't go wrong.
My advice is to wait until Cyber Monday!
Stay home and shop online.
Stay home and enjoy a day to do whatever you like. We put the garden to bed and put away rain barrels.
I just want to make sure people who come here to get help actually gets it. Call 866-930-9924 to get a Netspend customer service representative. They'll ask for info, so give them only the card number of the card that you received. Tell them to never send you any more cards, and confirm your name and address. They'll actually have your name and address once you provide them the card number. Now, this is important. Reiterate to them that you will NEVER receive another card again (if that is what you wish). Done.
Glad she was not driving and that she was not doing her bikini line!
Thankyou so much, these tips are so helpful! I'm off to the store now keeping these in mind!! :)
Cooked squash. Scoop pre-measured amounts into freezer containers to have on hand for quick breads, soups, or just as a side dish.
Nuts. The oils can go rancid very quickly so freezing extends their life. No need to thaw either. Just take them out and chop them.
Phyllo and puff pastry and pie shells.
Cooked pasta.
I'm in Fl and the produce is excellent. Pineapples are great, grapes,peaches, apples, lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, and green peppers is what I buy mostly. Onions and potatoes also. No problems. Love Aldi's and a brand new one is opening up in about 2 months about 5 minutes from me! Can't wait!
Too many scams. One you dont mention, text to buy your item that tells you to call them and when the phone picks up enter 55 to conect. What really happens is they now will be recievig all your calls and will scam someone using your phone number.
Shop online!
Black Friday is just the retailers hyping stuff to get your dollars. Buy a zoo pass for the family, movie tickets, or other experiences. If you can, buy a few shares of stock for everyone in the family. I hope my kids will thank Mom in the future when they cash in their Disney and McDonald's holdings.
Get then newspaper with all ads so you can see all the deals.
I do not enjoy crowds and the bad behavior you often see on Black Friday so I have not gone out to the stores on that day in years. I do like Small Business Saturday, though! It can still be busy but I find it to be much more interesting. And, of course, like a lot of people I do think most of my gift buying will be done online. It's just so easy!