I live in a white winter zone. This winter I have my heat set at 58 degrees during the day and 56 at night. I dress warmly so I don't get cold when I am up moving around. I do get cold when I sit for long periods of time so I use a heated electrical throw at my computer desk and a wool throw for TV watching. I also use a space heater in my bathroom so I can shower more comfortably. Doing all this saves me about $100/mo. That is money I can spend on more desireable things than my electric bill.
No, because I keep seeing stories that scientists say organic produce isn't really healthier for you than conventional, plus there's the added expense, of course. I believe organic is supposed to be gentler on the environment, which is nice, but right now I can't afford to buy organic.
As a CPA firm that prepares many tax returns for self employed individuals we often see missed opportunities to deduct self employed health insurance premiums. If you are self employed and you pay for your health insurance this is a deduction that may be available to you even if you don't itemize. If you are married your spouse can't have health insurance through their employer (or be offered it) and also it is limited by your self employed income. Just make sure you are looking for all the deductions available.
ABSOLUTELY! Yes yes yes I buy Organic, grow organic, eat organic. I feel better, look better, my food stays fresher longer in the fridge. Its a win win situation. I support ORGANIC!
Yes, my wife and I buy organic food, but only as a supplement to our own produce from our organic garden. We also try to buy only fruits that are in season and try to remain as local as possible.
Snake Plants are mildly toxic for cats. Not so good unless you don't mind cat vomit and diarrhea deposits in your bedroom. I didn't check the others on the list.
I absolutely LOVE this list Thursday! The right amount of information to get the imagination going.
For guided tours also think of history or architecture. A friend of ours does a guided tour on women history in our city and it is incredible what you will learn. Plus she was shocked at how quickly it sold out and had to partner with the local trolley service.
Quick question: have you heard of any mystery shopping companies that are legitimate and do not requires the shopper to pay a fee? Or do all MS require shoppers to pay a monthly fee?
I consider the "organic" label mostly meaningless, and wash produce anyway. What really is important to me is minimizing the amount of transport (energy, money, pollution!) involved in a food item getting from the farm to my plate, and supporting farmers and other food producers in my community.
I buy organic milk and half and half, and I try to buy as much other organic stuff as I can afford. I know too much about what's in non-organic milk, so I avoid it as much as possible. Our local farmers' market has some organic produce, but I'll buy non-organic stuff there, too, because it's local and fresher than what's in the supermarket. Some of my organic purchases I make more to support organic farming than out of health concerns.
I do buy organic and like someone mentioned in one of the comments, we buy organic the dirty dozen or at least we try to and stuff we actually eat...hate to waste...
I try to eat organic as much as possible. It is hard to find since I moved to southeastern Ohio. I do grow about 1/4th of my families needs and I usually go to a farmer's market in the summertime where it is easier to find than in the grocery stores. I do not buy it for any health benefits, but rather because of future water quality.
I definitely buy organic whenever both choices are available and the quality is good. Choosing between buying pesticide-free produce or pesticide produce...that's a no brainer for me.
I would like you to elaborate a bit on stay at home General transcription jobs you mentioned. What kind of hours are worked during the day, week? What is the range of income? Is it mostly contract work? Is the work steady? Are the jobs hard to come by? If you or anyone could elaborate on this that would be great. Thanks in advance.
I buy organic when it is available. I produce certified organic milk here on my farm Most of the vegetables I grow could be certified also. We have our own eggs and meat too, so the grocery bill is quite low, and we eat like kings!
No, I don't buy organic. Although I'd love to, I simply don't have enough money in my already strained food budget to pay the extra cost.
I live in a white winter zone. This winter I have my heat set at 58 degrees during the day and 56 at night. I dress warmly so I don't get cold when I am up moving around. I do get cold when I sit for long periods of time so I use a heated electrical throw at my computer desk and a wool throw for TV watching. I also use a space heater in my bathroom so I can shower more comfortably. Doing all this saves me about $100/mo. That is money I can spend on more desireable things than my electric bill.
No, because I keep seeing stories that scientists say organic produce isn't really healthier for you than conventional, plus there's the added expense, of course. I believe organic is supposed to be gentler on the environment, which is nice, but right now I can't afford to buy organic.
As a CPA firm that prepares many tax returns for self employed individuals we often see missed opportunities to deduct self employed health insurance premiums. If you are self employed and you pay for your health insurance this is a deduction that may be available to you even if you don't itemize. If you are married your spouse can't have health insurance through their employer (or be offered it) and also it is limited by your self employed income. Just make sure you are looking for all the deductions available.
ABSOLUTELY! Yes yes yes I buy Organic, grow organic, eat organic. I feel better, look better, my food stays fresher longer in the fridge. Its a win win situation. I support ORGANIC!
Yes, my wife and I buy organic food, but only as a supplement to our own produce from our organic garden. We also try to buy only fruits that are in season and try to remain as local as possible.
Snake Plants are mildly toxic for cats. Not so good unless you don't mind cat vomit and diarrhea deposits in your bedroom. I didn't check the others on the list.
We get an organic CSA share in the summer and fall in order to help support our local farmers, but do not necessarily seek out organic in the winter.
It depends. I shop at Trader Joes a lot, so I end up purchasing a lot of organics, but it's not a huge priority for me at this time.
I absolutely LOVE this list Thursday! The right amount of information to get the imagination going.
For guided tours also think of history or architecture. A friend of ours does a guided tour on women history in our city and it is incredible what you will learn. Plus she was shocked at how quickly it sold out and had to partner with the local trolley service.
Quick question: have you heard of any mystery shopping companies that are legitimate and do not requires the shopper to pay a fee? Or do all MS require shoppers to pay a monthly fee?
I don't buy organic- but I do buy local.
I consider the "organic" label mostly meaningless, and wash produce anyway. What really is important to me is minimizing the amount of transport (energy, money, pollution!) involved in a food item getting from the farm to my plate, and supporting farmers and other food producers in my community.
I buy organic milk and half and half, and I try to buy as much other organic stuff as I can afford. I know too much about what's in non-organic milk, so I avoid it as much as possible. Our local farmers' market has some organic produce, but I'll buy non-organic stuff there, too, because it's local and fresher than what's in the supermarket. Some of my organic purchases I make more to support organic farming than out of health concerns.
I do buy organic and like someone mentioned in one of the comments, we buy organic the dirty dozen or at least we try to and stuff we actually eat...hate to waste...
I do not buy organic, but do buy local during the summer season. During the winter, we usually stick with frozen veggies.
very rarely because of the cost.
I try to eat organic as much as possible. It is hard to find since I moved to southeastern Ohio. I do grow about 1/4th of my families needs and I usually go to a farmer's market in the summertime where it is easier to find than in the grocery stores. I do not buy it for any health benefits, but rather because of future water quality.
This list killed my inner child.
I really wanna work at home. The main reason for me is I always dislike my boss. Get tired of listening to him. And thanks for the useful tips.
Great tips ... this post is for my dad's reference .. as he is always worried about his car's maintenance...
I definitely buy organic whenever both choices are available and the quality is good. Choosing between buying pesticide-free produce or pesticide produce...that's a no brainer for me.
Yes, I do I buy organic when I can especially cereal I like that they don't get as soggy as quick as non-organic cereals
Hey Lisa,
I would like you to elaborate a bit on stay at home General transcription jobs you mentioned. What kind of hours are worked during the day, week? What is the range of income? Is it mostly contract work? Is the work steady? Are the jobs hard to come by? If you or anyone could elaborate on this that would be great. Thanks in advance.
Clay
Yes, for some products. (the dirty dozen of produce.) And I always buy natural and cruelty-free toiletries.
I'd love too, but can't right now.
I buy organic when it is available. I produce certified organic milk here on my farm Most of the vegetables I grow could be certified also. We have our own eggs and meat too, so the grocery bill is quite low, and we eat like kings!