Maismom's every day life

Weekend deal hunting

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:51:58 PST

Walgreen's
I had to get rid of some catalina coupons that was expiring on Sunday. I bought 2 bags of Nuts cluster that are free after RR. Used $1/1 coupons, so this was $2 money maker. I also bought 2 newspapers, 2 gums, and a bag of chocolate. Out of pocket was less than $2.

Rite...

Some thoughts about healthcare

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:28:37 PST

I heard the President's speech about the healthcare reform last night. I'm from a country with government health care. So, I will share my experience what it's like.

First of all, it is NOT free. Everybody pays in, just like SSN tax we pay. And, just like SSN, employers pay...

Sold folding chairs

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:42:54 PST

As I mentioned in my previous post, my co-worker said she wanted folding chairs for camping.

I bought four of them at $3 each yesterday at CVS. I asked her this morning "Do you want to buy folding chair? They're $3 each."

She couldn't believe how cheap they were and was pretty...

More shopping

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:17:43 PST

I shopped A LOT today, taking advantage of 90% off sale.

I went to two CVS and bought some great summer stuff. I bought several inflatable pool toys. Regular price of one toy was $54!! I bought 2 of them.

My plan is using them for my DD's silent auction item. She's in charge...

CVS had 90% off sale!

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:10:26 PST

I heard some CVS marked summer items down to 90% off.

I stopped by one when I took DD to lunch. They only had 75% off tags. I walked out the store not buying anything.

Then, I went to another CVS. BINGO!! They had 90% off sales going on. Shelves were pretty much empty, but...

Deals this week

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:06:37 PST

This week has been a great week at Walgreens and Target.

I got several free Carefree, Thera Flu, and Colgate toothbrushes. Thera Flu is my favorite cold medicine and I know I will use some this winter. I love it when I can get cold med for free.

I'm also getting cheap Special...

Thoughts about frugality

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:00:51 PST

BA's post about celebrating frugality made me think about being frugal.

I guess I'm frugal..... at least compared to some people.

I save 20% of my salary to 401K, invest $200 to Sharebuilder, do not carry CC balance, clip coupons, send out rebates, and always looking for deals.

On...

I'm shocked.....

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:38:19 PST

to see gain in my Sharebuilder account.

I've been buying stocks of different companies every month. I pick these companies depending on how I feel. Sometimes it's drug company, sometimes it's bank. I do it for fun and I consider $100 as my monthly hobby expense rather than saving...

Did you check your 401K balance lately?

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:27:26 PST

I've been checking my 401K balance and so happy that it's back to 6 figures!! Yay!!

My friend and divorce

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:22:50 PST

One of my friends is getting a divorce. She's been married for 17 years and has two boys. Her husband is a friend of ours, too. And he's a great guy who worshiped his wife.... until he found out his wife wasn't faithful to him.

I think the husband wanted to do over, and was...

Free backpack

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:31:50 PST

I went to Staples and got a free backpack. It is a promotion going on this week and it's good towards ANY backpack.

I bought a $40 backpack that was originally $52. (!!) I also bought few more FAR items.

It's a great deal for people with school age children. If you don't...

Operation Backpack

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:07:02 PST

I am a big believer in education. So, I jumped on when I saw a campaign ad for "Operation Backpack". (OperationBackpackSac.org) This is to donate a new backpack with school supplies to school age children. Stores are having back to school sale and I love shopping. Perfect win-win...

Happy 4th of July!

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:10:15 PST

My friend threw a party last night. I brought my homemade potstickers as requested and they were gone in 10 minutes. I should have made more, but I brought about 40 of them. I need to double my batch next year.

I went to Rite Aid for free pads. Stay Free products are BOGO and...

Profile update

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:44:42 PST

I realized my profile was outdated, so I updated it. It seems that nothing is happening but there are some changes in life.

First big change is that I'm not a student anymore. I've been saying "I work full-time and going to school" for last 8 years. Not anymore. That's a huge...

Plan for weekend

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:51:48 PST

It will be very hot here this weekend.... like 105 degrees. We're planning to go to Folsom lake to stay cool. There will be so many people there.

My DD's friends are coming along. I will be making some sandwiches and fruits salad for them.

Not sure what I'll do on Sunday....

Governor's visit

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:54:30 PST

Our governor visited my company today. Yes, it is the governator. He looked exactly like in pictures and movies. (Sometimes, these movie stars look very different in real life....) And, to my surprise, he was a very good speaker as well. And he did say "I'll be back" at the end...

Slacking off.....

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:10:40 PST

I've been in a slacking mood since my graduation in May.

I gave myself a trip to Hawaii with my DD. Well, Hawaiian airline had a great price (less than $400 round trip per person) and I get to stay at my friend's house and she drives me anywhere I wish to go. So, the only big...

Free Mayo at Target

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:57:04 PST

I went to Target website to see their new Target coupons and found Kraft mayo coupon. $1/1! Yay!!

I've been wanting to buy some cheap mayo and was eyeing on 18 oz mayo that are $1.99. Since manu q. I had expire today, I was going to get some at the price of $.99. After target...

Graduation party and a pot of gold gift

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:54:34 PST

I took last Friday off to make it 4 day weekend. Boy, it is very hard to be in full-working mode.

I had my commencement on Saturday, and my friends threw me a surprise graduation party that night. I thought they were taking me to dinner in downtown. Instead a bunch of friends...

My last final

hitomismith@hotmail.com (Maismom) — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:14:08 PST

I finished my last final exam last night. I am officially done with all the school work for my bachelor's. I still can't believe I am done. Wow..... It has been 8 years since I went back to school and seemed like a never ending road. But it ended. I completed 143 units with 3.94...