(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 17th, 2015.) As some of you know, I have secretly been planning a vacation for Nicoleen to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. She knows about the trip but the destination is still a surprise. Help her figure out where we’re going! Here is the updated Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 14th, 2015.) Here is the last load of Menards stuff I picked up before the big flea market. Unfortunately I forgot to bring this box of stuff with. The flea market, Swappers’ Meet, was yesterday, and it was fairly successful. I’ll give a full report, Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 11th, 2015.) (Original post had comments. See bottom of post.) As some of you know, I have secretly been planning a vacation for Nicoleen to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. She knows about the trip but the destination is still a surprise. Every few days Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 10th, 2015.) As some of you may know, I am in the midst of a value tactics experiment. For almost two years now I have been buying free-after-rebate (FAR) items from Menards on a semi-weekly basis. (Details of the system can be found on my Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 8th, 2015.) Would you look at that! This update conveniently covers the period from May 8th to June 8th, making this the second monthly “weekly” update in a row. Yes, life continues to be extremely busy, and this website is definitely a part-time endeavor for Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on May 21st, 2015.) This weekly review actually covers a period from about April 7th – May 7th. As I reported in this post I had an extremely busy month or so at work, so I was unable to get any meaningful updates up online. Recovery from Read More »
Here’s my Menards haul from the last month. It totals $203.25. I somehow managed to get to Menards and max my limit on all the sale items during crazy work month. To find out about how I get this stuff for free, check out the free stuff from Menards page. Here’s what you’re looking at: Read More »
I just got done with a string of 70+ hour weeks (not counting my 3 hour daily round trip commute). April is the busy part of the year for three different aspects of my work, so it’s always go time. This year was especially bad, with a very active fire season and more acres than Read More »
