http://cecilia.savingadvice.com Wanting to be a stay at home mother/wife webmaster@savingadvice.com Cecilia en-us http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2007/03/06/job-interview_23203/ Job interview did not go as well as I hoped. I was a bit overwhelmed when I walked into the interview conference room with 8 teachers sitting at the table... I have never been quite so nervous. Werid. I am sure I will not be getting any offers anytime soon. Guess that is the answer... Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:43:24 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2007/03/05/the-almighty-dollor-_23142/ I happen to have a job interview with the middle school in my town tommorrow, now the pay is less than I currently make, and the hours of course would be school hours. I will have my little one in Kindergarden next year, and would love to be on the same schedule as her. If offered... Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:56:54 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2007/01/02/dave-ramsey_19716/ I have been reading Dave Ramsey’s The total money makeover, just finished the chapter on budgeting and baby steps. Goal for the next couple of days is to make a budget and start my emergency fund. Got paid today from the Dentist office 77.70 & will 50.00 will go into the EF, it’s... Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:17:09 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2007/01/01/new-year-new-habits_19609/ As I woke up this morning I wondered how I can succeed at saving and paying off these bills, and have a successful debt free life. I figure this is just like anything else in life, commitment! Now I have never felt successful in anything I have ever done. My story seems to be when... Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:58:24 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/12/01/o-christmas-tree_18180/ <br /> Tonight we will go out shopping for our Christmas Tree, now I am not much into shopping for a tree, I rather be hiking for that “ just perfect” tree. However, my DH is determined not to go out in the hills, for hours searching. I noticed several tree lots on the way to work the... Fri, 01 Dec 2006 06:18:14 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/30/what-i-miss-the-most-about-my-parents_18131/ I was reading Thrifty Ray’s blog this morning; she is a wonderful daughter to her parents! I praise her for the time and love she gives them. As we each have to face the fact that our parents will not always be around. What I miss the most about my parents:<br /> <br /> They believed in... Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:50:06 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/29/brrrrr_18103/ Did a bit of Christmas shopping today, I found a store that was having a 1 day only 50% off sale, and off course I found a few items that fit into my budget. Didn't go grocery shopping and the elderly neighbors didn't need anything so I decided to live with what was in the house,... Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:15:07 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/29/freezing_18070/ Woke up this morning to 12 degrees, geez, It is almost to cold to go outside to get wood to build a fire. Another Wednesday... I am going to stop by the neighbors house and see if they need anything for the grocery store, they are in there eighties and need every bit of help during... Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:22:13 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/21/thanksgiving-dreams-_17671/ It is several days before Thanksgiving, and I find myself, dreaming of being at home, cooking and preparing a feast for my family... maybe next year& without a boatload of debt. With my extra job and my new commitment to debt control, I think this is a doable goal, at least to reduce... Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:09:48 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/16/twenty_17430/ <br /> • I am adopted, met birthmother & my half brother there is a definite reason why she gave me up for adoption, I am thankful. <br /> • My mom, dad and stepmother died within 6months of each other while I was pregnant @ 41. <br /> • I always wanted to be a elementary teacher just afraid to... Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:13:16 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/16/gift-cards_17409/ My oldest daughter spent the night last night and took her little sister to daycare this morning, since she has today off. She will come and bring lunch with me today and bring my paycheck from Dr. Dentist office. Bills: I need to send out today are Medical payment 50.00 balance... Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:32:02 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/15/wednesdays-are-great_17347/ Wednesdays are my day off to spend with my daughter. Normally I try to get up early 5 or so to clean, catch up on laundry, so the day isn't spent with her watching tv, and me cleaning. Today is gymnastics, it is a bit costly, but I have picked up a job one evening a week at a dentist... Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:30:08 PST (Cecilia) http://cecilia.savingadvice.com/2006/11/14/frist-entry_17268/ Okay, today after several weeks of reading other blogs, I have taken the step to start my own. I am amazed how much goes out on my morning Mocha's, until recently I was spending at least 5.00 a day on, more of a habit than a treat Obviously, this has to stop! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:08:15 PST (Cecilia)