This post was first published before the State Legislature of Illinois held hostage by the Govenor did in fact pass a Transit Funding Bill Which included free riding for Seniors. In theory, I was not opposed to the plan, the problem was his timing, which threatened to stop all public transit in the city dead the following week. It did create fodder for some pretty sick jokes and a few good points. Despite the respite, it looks like the President of CTA is going to replace a lot of the Exempt staff...

ThePeterFilesBlogOfComedy

Many times when I am troubled or confused, I find comfort in sitting in my back yard and having a beer, along with a quiet conversation with Jesus.

This happened to me again after a particularly difficult day.

I said, "Jesus, why do I work so hard?"

And I heard the reply: "Men find many ways to demonstrate the love they have for their family. You work hard to have a peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and family to gather."...

ThePeterFilesBlogOfComedy

Grocery Spending totals for February 2008:

Total oop: $387.94
Total savings: $599.26

61% saved

Actual dollars spent increased by $45.06 and the savings decreased by $13.54 compared to January. I was hoping to get closer to our goal of $300 a month instead of farther away from it since February was our first full month on the budget. I love couponing, but seeing the holes developing in my stockpile (or lack thereof) and the increase in Feb. spending,...

Carolina Momma

3 Quaker simple harvest cereal 2.50-$1qx2=.50ea
Dole parfait 2.00-$1qx2=FREE
Promise activ 3.99-Free q = FREE
6 Ortega taco Mix $1-$1/2qx2=FREE
2 Banquet sausage 1.66ea-$1q=2.32 (ea includes free bowling)
Intl coffee for dd 2.94-$1qx2=.94
2 Ronzoni smart start pasta 1.79-$1qx2=FREE
3 Pediasure bars 3.98ea-$2qx2 doubled (pc ad)=FREE
Jose tacquitos 2.79-$1qx2=.79
PC bread 1.69 (free for buying deli meat/mayo)
Hilshire farms deli...

scentednights2002

February 29, 2008 again....



What does $1.92 buy in your world? This is what it buys in mine:

CVS Pharmacy

2 dozen eggs paid with ECB
1 Recess cup (not pictured cause I ate it, lmao)


Target

6 Morning Star Farms products used $2 Target IP and .75¢ coupon on each
2 Flat Earth Chips used free item coupons

oop $1.44...

JANE4girls