tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post4828084850741154115..comments2023-07-04T06:17:28.619-06:00Comments on Ten Things Farm: Frugal Accomplishments for the end of OctoberLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480853709492521200noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-57700124585205676952013-11-06T05:56:38.556-07:002013-11-06T05:56:38.556-07:00Laura, the free tuition has been a perk for both c...Laura, the free tuition has been a perk for both community colleges he has worked at, so I think it is pretty common. We have to pay fees and books, but his college prides itself on low fees. My friend in Tulsa shared with me the fees there and the are a lot, so I would try to find out about that. My daughter's spring class tuition would have been $212 - for just one class! There are no fees for this class, but books look to be about $80. I need to learn how to save on those. I have seen advice about it, but need to try to put it in practice.<br /><br />The constant layoff worry wears on me. It has been this way for literally years. But it remains the best thing for my family to stick with it as long as I can. I am such a planner, and it's the inability to plan that is so hard for me. I need to learn to lean on God rather than my own plans. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576874237914077289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-30153930513810282522013-11-05T07:49:23.009-07:002013-11-05T07:49:23.009-07:00Sheila, we understand about the layoffs here too. ...Sheila, we understand about the layoffs here too. My husband works in manufacturing - clean room, tech, and there are layoffs, work reductions, etc. We consider a prudent reserve to be a high priority for that reason. I hope things stay stable for you. Even then, it's good to have a plan. :) Our girl is only 8 years, old, but already, my ears perk when I hear about things like being able to take college classes in high school. You know...I used to work at the local community college. If that is one of the benefits there, it might be worth going back (if they'd have me - not assuming anything!) when she's about 15! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480853709492521200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-16774546601317015392013-11-05T06:58:45.774-07:002013-11-05T06:58:45.774-07:00I'm so glad you got your hot water fixed!
Her...I'm so glad you got your hot water fixed!<br /><br />Here's my link http://themoxleyfamily.blogspot.com/2013/11/frugal-accomplishments.htmlThe Moxley Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853400737912307178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-62442415455879456882013-11-03T12:09:47.848-07:002013-11-03T12:09:47.848-07:00Laura, Thanks for the tip for the service bulletin...Laura, Thanks for the tip for the service bulletins. We are definitely do it ourselfers around here. <br /><br />Sheila, sorry about your dishwasher experience. Our Bosch replaced a Maytag and I am surely seeing much cleaner dishes. Only downside is that a cycle takes 2 hours. This will be a slowdown cleaning up after a holiday meal for sure.momma-lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975411711120382015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-9678992280663871272013-11-02T12:33:14.147-06:002013-11-02T12:33:14.147-06:00I'm so glad you were able to fix your hot wate...I'm so glad you were able to fix your hot water heater! Hot water is such a blessing - I should think to appreciate it more than I do. <br /><br />Momma-lana - I am so jealous of your dishwasher experience! We replaced our double-oven and dishwasher. We wanted Bosch, but the Lowe's (only source here for Bosch ovens) installer couldn't get anything to fit in the space and we basically just had a fiasco with them (bought an oven their installer said would fit, they brought it out, couldn't get it to work, etc). So we went to the local Maytag place and they did a wonderful job. We got a Maytag double oven and dishwasher. The oven I LOVE - it works so very well, and I bake a lot. The dishwasher is mediocre at best. :(<br /><br />I think the most frugal thing we did this week was meet with a college counselor for our high school junior. My husband works at the local community college, so she can take classes tuition-free. She is actually already taking one, but we met to find out what things she can take that she will most likely be able to transfer to a 4-year university.<br /><br />Big layoffs at my company this week mean an increased focus for us on making sure we are in the best financial shape possible. I work for a tech company, so layoffs aren't uncommon, but these were very close to me - people I worked with every week, so pretty close to home. My husband are going to reevaluate everything this weekend and make sure we are on the best track we can be. A job in my field is pretty unlikely where we live now, so my telecommuting job is pretty important. Being able to work from home is a huge blessing to me.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576874237914077289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-24226856416250161742013-11-02T06:49:09.921-06:002013-11-02T06:49:09.921-06:00You've been busy, Lana - not that I'm the ...You've been busy, Lana - not that I'm the least bit surprised. I hope November is a calm, quiet month for you and yours. :) <br /><br />The water heater that I've mentioned here and there is a Bosch. Once we got the problem figured out, it's working like a dream again and we're so happy. If there is a 'problem', it's that they are less common and we couldn't find anyone to help as far as troubleshooting or repair, so we had to do a lot of research on our own. (If you ever have to search info on the dish washer for some reason, search for service bulletins - they are full of valuable info, and the ones for their tankless water heaters are all online.)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480853709492521200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010626472834900402.post-19442641148182193762013-11-01T19:54:01.616-06:002013-11-01T19:54:01.616-06:00October was not a frugal month for us with an unex...October was not a frugal month for us with an unexpected trip out of town when my FIL died, etc. There is always November, right?<br /><br />I did buy a half bushel of apples that were culls because they were too big for $5 and those were finally processed today. It was easy peeling and slicing since they were huge.<br /><br />We were able to pay an extra $377 on our mortgage in spite of the extra expenses. We are very close to paying off our house. <br /><br />I bought a number of stocking stuffers for cheap at Dollar General.<br /><br />I bought all of our granddaughter's Christmas presents for great prices and then 15% off since I am considered a senior citizen at the store we shopped at! (over 50, hahaha)<br /><br />Ordered our youngest son's birthday present from Amazon and had it shipped to him for free which saves us a bunch of money.<br /><br />Brought home a nearly new TV my FIL had recently purchased that none of the sibs wanted. A real upgrade for us.<br /><br />Bought a new dishwasher and refrigerator for cash that I had saved up over 13 months. Got a great deal on a floor model Bosch dishwasher and the fridge was on sale. We saved 5% by applying for a store credit card and we have already paid the bill in full. Bosch dishwashers are all they are reported to be. That thing will even clean a meatloaf pan without any pretreatment at all! It is amazingly quiet too. I am finally getting the hang of loading it. I saved up the money by saving all extra grocery, household and utility bill funds. It was painless. We are saving for a new fridge for the garage now because the old one we put out there is an energy hog. <br /><br />Bought halloween candy for great prices and then had only one trick or treater. This will be great for the stockings. <br /><br />Went shopping with my Mom while we were in Orlando and got some great prices on clothes at an outlet including Playtex bras for only $7. We packed in such a hurry that hubby forgot socks and T-shirt for the funeral though so I had to buy those. <br /><br />That is all my tired self can think of!<br /><br />momma-lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975411711120382015noreply@blogger.com