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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

“I’m going to do it in a little while,” I said, meaning every word. I had every intention of sewing up a tiny tear in my youngest daughter’s down comforter. It’s her favorite cozy cover and I can’t blame her. Down comforters are wonderfully warm, soft, and snuggly. “Don’t forget, Mom,” she said. Famous last words. Who me? Forget something? Needless to say, I got busy and forgot. I have no excuse. Then, it warmed up again and the big blanket wasn’t needed, so it made its way to the top of my sewing basket, which at one time was … Continue reading →

Pets and Repair People

Photo by Thiago Felipe Festa This week I finally got around to calling GE to schedule a repair on our dishwasher, which was part of their massive dishwasher recall. The day before the technician was scheduled to come out, a computer called to verify that I wanted to keep the appointment. After I confirmed I did, the computer voice informed me that if I was a household with a dog or cat I either needed to stay on the line or press another button (I forget which it was now) to hear some important information about how my pets could … Continue reading →

Simple Car Maintenance

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One simple way to save money is to take good care of what you’ve got. This is especially true for our cars which are some of our most costly possessions. Here are a few reminders about simple car maintenance. Keeping your car in good condition not only will save you money in repairs, it will also mean your vehicle will last years longer. Engine Oil Check the oil when your car is on a level surface and the engine is cold. Test the oil level by pulling out the dipstick, wiping it clean, then reinserting it before looking for the … Continue reading →