To rinse the container clean, use the water that's filling your washer - if you have a top loader, you think that thing is empty and you can still get at least another small load cleaned... and for not winding up with the caps on the the spouted containers getting gummed and gross you can just throw it in the with the wash load instead of emptying it - and then what are you supposed to do with it?
If you are going to Australia look at affordable hostels, dont always go with the mainstream well known hostel's like BASE and NOMADS, look for less mainstream they offer a better price and also little perks like free internet and a free meal, in Base and Nomads they will charge you for every little thing!
For the last 2 months (and for the next 3 weeks) my husband and I have been renting a master sweet with private bath & separate dressing area with double sinks. We converted the dressing area & double sinks in to our kitchen area. it is a 8x8 room with the door to the bathroom on the east wall, on the north wall is a sliding glass door to the backyard (and the gate we use for a private entrance), on the west wall are the double sinks, and on the south wall is the door to the bedroom & a linen cupboard. On the north wall with the sliding glass door we put a mini fridge with a microwave and a toaster oven. On the east wall we placed a floor mat with my dog's food and water bowls, on the south wall we turned the linen closet in to a pantry/dish cabinet, and finally on the west wall we chose one "bathroom sink" and one "kitchen sink". We put bathroom stuff under the bathroom sink and kitchen stuff under the kitchen sink :)
We also bought a flat burner and a double burner (Stove top thing) that we stash under our bed in their boxes. We have a small rice cooker, a blender, and a coffee pot as well (all strategically placed).
It works but in 3 weeks we will have a designated kitchen and I can not wait TBH (roughly the same size but it has a stove and a real kitchen sink and cabinets).
You have some good ideas here like washing cars, walking dogs and becoming a tutor. If you know a second language or other skills, you could easily get paid to tutor.
I don't like the idea of begging or gambling at all. How about recommending starting a home business or affiliate program?
There are many legitimate companies to choose from and many affiliate programs that pay you to direct customers to them.
The suggestion above is a good one. (Add bleach to soapy dishwater to clean glassware) but be sure NOT to add bleach to your dishwater if you are using DAWN dish detergent. It WILL create a dangerous gas causing burns in the lungs. Actually had this happen to me. Be very careful bleach and dawn mixed can make you very sick.
I really like MIT's free list of college courses and resources. The topic material is usually over my head, but the only way to learn is to immerse yourself in things that do not come easily. MIT's online classes fit that description perfectly.
I agree with Cinnamon, too - Khan Academy is a must-have on any list for free online learning. Sal's videos are superb.
The rule in our family is "something new, something you need and something to do."
The something new is usually small and satifies the instant gratification part of the holiday/birthday. Something you need is something useful for everyday life (socks, gadgets, etc.). Something to do is a fun outing like baseball tickets, movie passes or something that the guy can look forward to and prolong the celebration!
I got ripped off by an attorney who was helping me with my partnership agreement. Not only did I pay him a hefty sum for his "assistance." I ended up with a product that was unusable.
Jeff Bonds comment that "standardized online contracts, more often times than not, you usually get less than what you paid for in terms of effectiveness and quality," is false. I had a very good experience with the documents on Perfectdocs (www.perfectdocs.org), and I would suggest it to my friends.
As a current student in my junior year, this is a great article for recent grads to read and implement in their daily lives. However, I must admit life insurance is not a necessity and many young recent grads can simply not afford that extra expense in their budget.
Although it is important to start saving for retirement since social security may not be around for our generation, I encourage everyone I meet to save now! Don't wait until you graduate to start saving. Some banks will attach a savings account to your checking account for free. Every month, say the last day of each month, have a set amount transferred from your checking to your savings. At the end of the year evaluate how much you have saved and put it somewhere with a higher interest rate, like a CD.
These ideas are brilliant! I especially like the cats cradle one, I remember loving that at school! Will definitely be trying some of these out with my 2 year old and 4 year old!
My dad is a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He also goes to a lot of my son's midget football games. I was pretty excited (and so was he!) when I found and Alabama fold-up stadium seat. It's got solid back support, cushioning, and clamps on to the bleacher. Now, he's comfortable, and can support his home team while also supporting my son's. :)
My husband likes to receive a gift certificate from a music store a friend of his runs. He walks over with a couple of beers and they sit around and shoot the breeze between customers. It is like the modern equivalent to hanging out in the barber shop.
Give him the best of both worlds:
The Organic Beer and Munchies set isn’t strictly healthy, but is organic. The set features 2 organic microbrews. And from reviews sounds like these brews pass the test. Gourmet organic popcorn and a toffee chaser also included. Bonus: all comes packaged in a sustainable bamboo case. $30 ecoexpress.com/
Tracfone flip phone, $99 a year. iPod touch with wifi for all non-calling smart phone features. Total monthly costs, amortized, just over $8. No way I'd pay $100 a month.
with the orange ones, we use as pumpkins. Cut the top off, paint the face on the side with a black sharpie, drop a votive candle or small flashlight inside.
It really depends on the guy--I find it's best to get gifts that fits a person's unique interests.
For example, my boyfriend likes collecting old NES and SNES games, so I know those kinds of gifts will be appreciated (I like bargain hunting through eBay, flea markets, and Craigslist for that).
My dad likes building and repairing things, but either has the tools and materials he needs already or the specialty tools he might like are expensive, so what I do is look for frugal alternatives by looking for online sales or promo codes or finding out-of-the-ordinary niche products that he doesn't have that could come in handy (for example, a magnetic wristband that holds nuts, bolts, and screws; a portable luggage scale that he can use on trips to make sure no bag goes over the weight limit; a bendable mounting light that you can attach anywhere for home improvement projects).
I like to find practical, thoughtful gifts that I know the recipient will like and use but doesn't have already; with a little work, those gifts don't have to be expensive.
You can def do it in one day, Kelly. You just have to commit yourself, get up early, have a hearty breakfast, turn off your phone, and get in the zone. You'll be done by 8 p.m., I promise. Depending on how big your home is, of course. I just have a two-bed condo, so it's all relative. When you're done, sit back and relax with a bottle (yes, an entire bottle) of wine and your favorite take-out. You deserve it. :)
On my husband's 30th birthday, I gave him 30 small gifts - each one representing somethign that I know about him - e.g. coffee mug because he loves coffee; a small bottle of his favorite shampoo.
This list seems like it would take a couple of weekends time to get through, but would definitely be worth it. There's not much better of a feeling than knowing every nook and cranny of you home has thoroughly been cleaned. Its like getting into a bed of right-out-of-the-dryer sheets; it just makes you feel good. Thanks for the thorough description!
To rinse the container clean, use the water that's filling your washer - if you have a top loader, you think that thing is empty and you can still get at least another small load cleaned... and for not winding up with the caps on the the spouted containers getting gummed and gross you can just throw it in the with the wash load instead of emptying it - and then what are you supposed to do with it?
If you are going to Australia look at affordable hostels, dont always go with the mainstream well known hostel's like BASE and NOMADS, look for less mainstream they offer a better price and also little perks like free internet and a free meal, in Base and Nomads they will charge you for every little thing!
For the last 2 months (and for the next 3 weeks) my husband and I have been renting a master sweet with private bath & separate dressing area with double sinks. We converted the dressing area & double sinks in to our kitchen area. it is a 8x8 room with the door to the bathroom on the east wall, on the north wall is a sliding glass door to the backyard (and the gate we use for a private entrance), on the west wall are the double sinks, and on the south wall is the door to the bedroom & a linen cupboard. On the north wall with the sliding glass door we put a mini fridge with a microwave and a toaster oven. On the east wall we placed a floor mat with my dog's food and water bowls, on the south wall we turned the linen closet in to a pantry/dish cabinet, and finally on the west wall we chose one "bathroom sink" and one "kitchen sink". We put bathroom stuff under the bathroom sink and kitchen stuff under the kitchen sink :)
We also bought a flat burner and a double burner (Stove top thing) that we stash under our bed in their boxes. We have a small rice cooker, a blender, and a coffee pot as well (all strategically placed).
It works but in 3 weeks we will have a designated kitchen and I can not wait TBH (roughly the same size but it has a stove and a real kitchen sink and cabinets).
You have some good ideas here like washing cars, walking dogs and becoming a tutor. If you know a second language or other skills, you could easily get paid to tutor.
I don't like the idea of begging or gambling at all. How about recommending starting a home business or affiliate program?
There are many legitimate companies to choose from and many affiliate programs that pay you to direct customers to them.
Here are some things to consider when starting a home business or affiliate program.
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The chicken chilli was GOOD!
The suggestion above is a good one. (Add bleach to soapy dishwater to clean glassware) but be sure NOT to add bleach to your dishwater if you are using DAWN dish detergent. It WILL create a dangerous gas causing burns in the lungs. Actually had this happen to me. Be very careful bleach and dawn mixed can make you very sick.
I really like MIT's free list of college courses and resources. The topic material is usually over my head, but the only way to learn is to immerse yourself in things that do not come easily. MIT's online classes fit that description perfectly.
I agree with Cinnamon, too - Khan Academy is a must-have on any list for free online learning. Sal's videos are superb.
The rule in our family is "something new, something you need and something to do."
The something new is usually small and satifies the instant gratification part of the holiday/birthday. Something you need is something useful for everyday life (socks, gadgets, etc.). Something to do is a fun outing like baseball tickets, movie passes or something that the guy can look forward to and prolong the celebration!
I find that gift cards are a good choice. They allow a man who wouldn't spend money on himself to buy whatever he wants.
I got ripped off by an attorney who was helping me with my partnership agreement. Not only did I pay him a hefty sum for his "assistance." I ended up with a product that was unusable.
Jeff Bonds comment that "standardized online contracts, more often times than not, you usually get less than what you paid for in terms of effectiveness and quality," is false. I had a very good experience with the documents on Perfectdocs (www.perfectdocs.org), and I would suggest it to my friends.
As a current student in my junior year, this is a great article for recent grads to read and implement in their daily lives. However, I must admit life insurance is not a necessity and many young recent grads can simply not afford that extra expense in their budget.
Although it is important to start saving for retirement since social security may not be around for our generation, I encourage everyone I meet to save now! Don't wait until you graduate to start saving. Some banks will attach a savings account to your checking account for free. Every month, say the last day of each month, have a set amount transferred from your checking to your savings. At the end of the year evaluate how much you have saved and put it somewhere with a higher interest rate, like a CD.
I need to attend some professional group meetings to keep my certification live in my field. Good reminder to check it out and sign up.
These ideas are brilliant! I especially like the cats cradle one, I remember loving that at school! Will definitely be trying some of these out with my 2 year old and 4 year old!
I bought the two men in my life the chopper axe. You can split wood with little effort and they are going to love it for camping season next year.
My dad is a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He also goes to a lot of my son's midget football games. I was pretty excited (and so was he!) when I found and Alabama fold-up stadium seat. It's got solid back support, cushioning, and clamps on to the bleacher. Now, he's comfortable, and can support his home team while also supporting my son's. :)
My husband likes to receive a gift certificate from a music store a friend of his runs. He walks over with a couple of beers and they sit around and shoot the breeze between customers. It is like the modern equivalent to hanging out in the barber shop.
Give him the best of both worlds:
The Organic Beer and Munchies set isn’t strictly healthy, but is organic. The set features 2 organic microbrews. And from reviews sounds like these brews pass the test. Gourmet organic popcorn and a toffee chaser also included. Bonus: all comes packaged in a sustainable bamboo case. $30 ecoexpress.com/
This post should provide some great ideas as well:
http://frugalistagiftguide.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/18-frugalista-gifts-...
Tracfone flip phone, $99 a year. iPod touch with wifi for all non-calling smart phone features. Total monthly costs, amortized, just over $8. No way I'd pay $100 a month.
with the orange ones, we use as pumpkins. Cut the top off, paint the face on the side with a black sharpie, drop a votive candle or small flashlight inside.
I like Wisebread and this post on Facebook.
You are welcome!
It really depends on the guy--I find it's best to get gifts that fits a person's unique interests.
For example, my boyfriend likes collecting old NES and SNES games, so I know those kinds of gifts will be appreciated (I like bargain hunting through eBay, flea markets, and Craigslist for that).
My dad likes building and repairing things, but either has the tools and materials he needs already or the specialty tools he might like are expensive, so what I do is look for frugal alternatives by looking for online sales or promo codes or finding out-of-the-ordinary niche products that he doesn't have that could come in handy (for example, a magnetic wristband that holds nuts, bolts, and screws; a portable luggage scale that he can use on trips to make sure no bag goes over the weight limit; a bendable mounting light that you can attach anywhere for home improvement projects).
I like to find practical, thoughtful gifts that I know the recipient will like and use but doesn't have already; with a little work, those gifts don't have to be expensive.
You can def do it in one day, Kelly. You just have to commit yourself, get up early, have a hearty breakfast, turn off your phone, and get in the zone. You'll be done by 8 p.m., I promise. Depending on how big your home is, of course. I just have a two-bed condo, so it's all relative. When you're done, sit back and relax with a bottle (yes, an entire bottle) of wine and your favorite take-out. You deserve it. :)
On my husband's 30th birthday, I gave him 30 small gifts - each one representing somethign that I know about him - e.g. coffee mug because he loves coffee; a small bottle of his favorite shampoo.
This list seems like it would take a couple of weekends time to get through, but would definitely be worth it. There's not much better of a feeling than knowing every nook and cranny of you home has thoroughly been cleaned. Its like getting into a bed of right-out-of-the-dryer sheets; it just makes you feel good. Thanks for the thorough description!