Challenge

Challenge: Use up two books of postage stamps before postage rates go up again.

Why? Because they're Christmas stamps.

Method: Pay bills by check. Mail them in.

Requirements: Planning ahead. Money

Difficulties: Did I mention planning ahead? Or money?

Extreme tactic: Writing letters. Sending Easter Cards.

Other options: Going to the Post Office. Buying one or two cent stamps, using them in conjunction with the old stamps.

While I agree that saving money is a good thing, online payments aren't always the best. Why? If you're anything like me, the only thing stopping that check from bouncing is the fact that you can fudge it a bit by mailing it in on the due date so it arrives at the same time your bank account gets replenished.