November 2009
Monthly Archive
Tuesday 17 Nov 2009
Will Work for… Bribes?
Eric’s usually pretty good about helping out to finish the numerous projects that I tend to start. However, the work is completed on his timeline… which means most of these projects drag on a bit longer than I had intended. And yes, I know I could hire a contractor to get things done - but that added cost would mean I’d be limited to only one project every few years.
Over the past few months, as I’ve been making a list of all the things I’d eventually like to change in the house, remodeling the kitchen has become a high priority. Enough so that I’m more than willing to bribe offer an incentive to my husband for a timely completion.
The big question is what would be an appropriate bribe incentive, and what sort of timeline should be established? A vacation with a destination of his choosing? Sony Playstation3? A new big-screen TV? A new camera lens?
It’s really a win-win situation… especially if he picks an incentive that I can enjoy too. ;)
Monday 09 Nov 2009
Double Coupons
Most grocery stores around here will double manufacturer coupons up to fifty cents, with some allowing store coupons to be stacked on top of manufacturer coupons. Not bad, but not really great either.
Over the summer, I discovered that some of the Kroger stores in Michigan will double manufacturer coupons up to $1 - so my $1 off instantly becomes $2 off! :) The nearest stores that offer that are about an hour drive (each way), so I would only shop there if I had a reason to head out that way… but when I do, I’ll sort through my coupons and stock up!
Unfortunately, they went back to just doubling up to fifty cents a few weeks ago… just as my non-perishable stockpiled supplies were starting to run low. I figured that, especially with so many Michigan families unemployed right now, too many people were hitting up the handful of stores that offer the $1 double, and they were losing money.
BUT - this week the circular shows that the $1 double is back! I don’t know how long it’ll be around, but I’m definitely planning to go shopping and get all the freebies that I possibly can!