Category: Frugal
December 27th, 2008
Survey Says
Published on December 27th, 2008 @ 04:40 pm , using 802 words, 205 views
Most are not worth the time! In January 2007, I wrote about survey sites I thought were worthwhile. (Yes, I know, I was thinking again…very dangerous. But it was my very first blog post and I had to have something to write about.) At the time, I didn’t have a website, hadn’t learned to play canasta (at the moment I?m relatively sure there is one reader who wishes I never had) and wasn’t studying malware removal. I had time to sort through hundreds of emails per week and the time to take all kinds of surveys netting me absolutely nothing. Times have changed! I don’t have that kind of free time to spare nowadays. My perception of "worthwhile" survey sites has changed dramatically.
PermalinkAugust 25th, 2008
Liquids - A Little Dab Will Do Ya!
Published on August 25th, 2008 @ 09:26 pm , using 842 words, 236 views
Often times, we use more than we need to of products simply because manufacturers make it easy to do so. Prime examples are shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and liquid dish soap. Manufacturers put these products in containers that are easy to squeeze, so we tend to use far more than we need. Laundry detergent is another product it’s easy to use too much of. The cap we use to measure the product with is generally far larger than what is required to do the job.
August 11th, 2008
Baking Soda & Vinegar Uses
Published on August 11th, 2008 @ 09:33 pm , using 254 words, 112 views
We all have things around the house that can do double duty…triple duty…and more! Here are a couple of links to check out the incredibly large number of uses for both Baking Soda and White Vinegar. They can both be used in many different areas of the home as well as for cooking.
August 9th, 2008
The cost of a good computer can vary depending upon the uses you plan for it. However, in general, the cost of a computer for the average user has come down over the years. If you’re not obsessed with having the biggest and best machine out there, you can get deals on some very adequate laptops and desktops. Many people see these as an extravagance, and don’t stop to think about the full frugal potential of computers.
July 28th, 2008
Uses for Old CD's
Published on July 28th, 2008 @ 06:41 am , using 222 words, 202 views
I had a conversation the other day with a friend regarding uses for old CD’s. Seems such a shame to throw them away. I did a quick Google…I mean really…how much is out there on this subject? Would you believe over 2,000,000 search results? I ran through the first ten or so & perhaps one day I’ll do a page dedicated to this very intensely technical issue. But for today I’d just like to share my absolute favorite of all of them. This photo is awesome! Imagine the patience it took to do this project.
July 26th, 2008
Well, it’s not often you’ll find me taking a step back in time. At least not when it comes to technology. But today, I took what amounts to a big plunge backwards for me.
July 24th, 2008
Fruit Pit Crafts
Published on July 24th, 2008 @ 09:08 pm , using 504 words, 97 views
I’m not sure where I first saw this idea. I’ve done a Google search and can’t turn up any formal instructions, so I’ll give it my best shot and embellish with a few of my own ideas.
July 20th, 2008
Household Notebooks
Published on July 20th, 2008 @ 08:59 pm , using 400 words, 117 views
Getting organized can be a real chore. A good step in the right direction is a household organization notebook. This is simply a notebook where you have pages with the important information you need to help you be more organized. I’ve seen them in bookstores selling for way too much money. It’s so easy (and inexpensive) to make your own.
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