Last week, Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky created quite a stir when holding out his vote for extending unemployment benefits. His contention was that it violated the self-imposed PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) rules that Congress and the President reinstated just a month earlier. Bunning eventually caved and the benefits were extended, but just because the government can’t operate under PAYGO doesn’t mean we the people can’t.

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This is the birthday edition! My husband's actual 30th birthday is today ... but we celebrated with a big party Saturday. All should be back to "normal" this week!Here's what I've planned for this week: :: Monday Dinner out for Hub's b-day:: TuesdayTilapia PicataMashed PotatoesSugar Snap PeasHomemade Bread:: WednesdaySpaghetti w/ Homemade Meat SauceFrench Bread:: ThursdayCreamy Chicken & Veggie

I usually consider myself a pretty positive person, but I am human.  There are a few things that do frustrate me from time to time.  I thought some of you might relate to this list, or at least find it amusing. 

If nothing else, you'll develop some pity for my family members.... 

Here's a list of something of the things that frustrate this cheapskate:

I’ve written before about the various passive income streams available, but up until now I have largely ignored the concept of dividend investing. That was until the recession caused interest rates to drop to levels that don’t even keep pace with inflation. As I searched for higher yields, I was introduced to the concept of dividend investing.

Here are a few of my favorite deals from Stretching a Buck at Target.Be sure to visit her HERE to see the full scoop!General Mills Cereal (Honey Nut Cheerios, MultiGrain Cheerios, Fiber One (12-17 oz) – $3/eaGet a FREE box of General Mills Cereal when you buy any 3Use $1/3 in 2/7 Smart Source insert or $1/2 in 3/7 Smart Source insert and here Use $0.75/1 Fiber One Cereal here and here (

If you are new to Aldi here are a few facts:Aldi does not accept coupons.They have mostly (non) name brand foods.You will need to buy bags - or bring your own.Don't forget to bring a quarter for your cart! You'll need to insert a quarter to get a cart - but you'll get it back when you return it.Aldi does not take credit cards or checks - only cash or debit.Aldi usually has very cheap (and local)

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These deals are for the Festival Foods in Wisconsin. The ad is from Green Bay, Wisconsin. If you live in another state deals may vary. You can get the store coupons at FestFoods.com if you don’t get the newspaper.
Dollar Days Sale!
Store coupons (available after Midnight Sunday 3/7)
With additional $5 non-(store) coupon purchase required

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Walgreen’s has 10 cent prints on 4×6 orders of 50+ with coupon code MEMORYLANE. Online orders must include 50 or more 4×6 or 4×5.3 prints at time of checkout to qualify. All print orders containing 50 or more 4×6 or 4×5.3 prints will be priced as $.10 per print.

Sallie Mae Bank is yet another option for our savings, and initially, I thought the yield wasn’t high enough to justify talking about it. However, with the competition all recently dropping rates, it’s time to take a look.