This is a great list. When I was younger, I was amazed that my mom always had time to make an entire meal for us to sit down and eat-which is an important part of childhood. For quick dinners she'd either do breakfast (eggs, bacon, pancakes) or tortillas with ground beef and then whatever toppings we'd like. Or, if we were all going to be eating at different times, shed have something cooking in the crock pot all day long and we'd each take some when we were around- everyone got a hot meal on their own time, and it was delicious!
Haha I like your reasoning for writing this post. I'm only in my twenties, so I have plenty of time to save for retirement; yet I still feel like with a fixed income I'll be worrying about running out of money and not be able to enjoy my last years to their fullest. I'll most likely be one of those little old miser ladies who pinches pennies everywhere that I can except vacations and presents for grandkids!
Yes, that tip was the one I didn't agree with at all. Tap water has been known to pour out tons of chemicals and toxins such as massive amounts of flouride, arsenic and chlorine. There's definitely something in the water because when I visited my parents in Georgia, I took a drink of the tap water and then a drink of their filtered water and the tap water had a strong taste of chlorine or something, whereas the filtered water just tasted clean.
Baking soda indeed does magic not only to our homes but also to our bodies. I do use baking soda as a laundry detergent, kitchen cleanser, stain remover, and insect repellant. It does not only help relieve diaper rash but also prickly heat. I would also like to try the deodorant and facial cleanser.
I actually carry 2 wallets (one for my IDs and cards and another one for money). I do this as a precaution measure. A few years ago I was carrying only one, with everything inside it, but it was stolen on a train and I went through a lot of red tape to have all of my IDs replaced. And all for a lousy 30$ that I was carrying at the time.
The money wallet I clean every day (almost) because I like to have my notes stacked in order.
The ID wallet I clean whenever I get a new discount card or loyalty card.
I clean mine out at the same time I clean out my purse. It's a ritual I repeat every 2 weeks right before we get paid. This way I also can notice where my household budget money goes as I clean out the receipts I stash in my purse and prepare myself for shopping since I store my coupons in my purse.
The last time I cleaned out my wallet was two weeks ago when I traveled back home to the Midwest for a wedding. I think receipts, coupons, and reward punch cards accumulated for about 60% of the bulk.
The only way we save on fuel is by not driving anywhere for pleasure that we don't absolutely have to. Plus we fill up as soon as we are 1/4 tank low, it doesn't hurt as much!
We donate to Salvation Army Thrift store what doesn't sell on Craig's List or on Ocala4Sale.com. Have donated books and video's to library and placed items in a free bin locally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBr3Ff5yzuw
"well, hurray for baking soda, ain't it neat and cheers for national baking soda week!
For folks thats young and folks thats old, bicarbonate of soda will cure that cold!
It cleans your teeth and prevents the flu, and you can use it in your car battery, too!
It puts out fire of fat or grease; pass the baking soda, please!..."
John Hartford, the Baking Soda Song[more at link!]
Neither, due to my critical health issues 10 years ago and inability to work anymore, we lost our house and everything we owned and had to move in my moms 2 bedroom home so she could look after me while my wife worked. Now that I am some better, not well though, my wife still works and I have to look after my elderly mom. So she took care of me for those early years of my illness and I can return the favor now.
No, there's nothing left to economize on as we have deleted everything that is not absolutely necessary for our lives these last 10 years since we lost virtually everything we own, home and possessions. My wife and I just spent this evening playing table games (she whooped me), we never go out anywhere that costs money that has to be used for our bills.
We never eat fast food. It is too expensive compared to cooking at home and making sandwiches to take with us. Fast food is also not nutritious and is loaded with HFCS and chemicals we don't want to put into our bodies. The only eating out we can afford on occasion is a trip to our local Chinese Buffet Restaurant where we can pick and eat all we want of some good food.
Well, this is timely as just last week I not only cleaned out my delapidated 12 year old leather wallet, but transferred all necessary information into a new one I had in my sock drawer, new in the box for about 15 years. The only reason it took me so long to change wallets is because my old one is a bifold which I really loved, and the new one is a trifold which is thicker when folded in three's. But I looked at new bifolds and there was no way I could afford one so used this new in the box old wallet. I'm not on Facebook or tweeter.
A couple of days ago! I really don't like carrying around old receipts; it makes things messy and the wallet its harder to close. I try to clean in out every few days if I have receipts and things in it.
My wallet is pared to the bare minimum, but I last cleaned my purse out about 2 weeks ago when it got too heavy and was obviously stuffed with unnecessary papers and receipts.
I love the facial cleanser and been doing that for months now. Here's another: add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 cup of water and use that instead of shampoo... no, I'm not kidding... it doesn't "suds up" like shampoo (chemicals make that happen) so takes a while to get used to that non-sudsy feeling but it doesn't strip all the oils from your hair either so reduces need for conditioner and de-frizzing hair products, etc. I'm totally sold on it!
Youtube is seriously a sensation. You could learn almost anything you'd ever want to know through a video tutorial on YouTube. I've done a number of different exercise classes, as well as learn how to sew up a tear in clothes! I love that you included asking family and friends as well. Not only can your grandparents teach you about everyday skills, but they can certainly tell you a lot about history and so many other things- I love just listening to mine reminisce.
This is a great list. When I was younger, I was amazed that my mom always had time to make an entire meal for us to sit down and eat-which is an important part of childhood. For quick dinners she'd either do breakfast (eggs, bacon, pancakes) or tortillas with ground beef and then whatever toppings we'd like. Or, if we were all going to be eating at different times, shed have something cooking in the crock pot all day long and we'd each take some when we were around- everyone got a hot meal on their own time, and it was delicious!
Haha I like your reasoning for writing this post. I'm only in my twenties, so I have plenty of time to save for retirement; yet I still feel like with a fixed income I'll be worrying about running out of money and not be able to enjoy my last years to their fullest. I'll most likely be one of those little old miser ladies who pinches pennies everywhere that I can except vacations and presents for grandkids!
Yes, that tip was the one I didn't agree with at all. Tap water has been known to pour out tons of chemicals and toxins such as massive amounts of flouride, arsenic and chlorine. There's definitely something in the water because when I visited my parents in Georgia, I took a drink of the tap water and then a drink of their filtered water and the tap water had a strong taste of chlorine or something, whereas the filtered water just tasted clean.
Baking soda indeed does magic not only to our homes but also to our bodies. I do use baking soda as a laundry detergent, kitchen cleanser, stain remover, and insect repellant. It does not only help relieve diaper rash but also prickly heat. I would also like to try the deodorant and facial cleanser.
I actually carry 2 wallets (one for my IDs and cards and another one for money). I do this as a precaution measure. A few years ago I was carrying only one, with everything inside it, but it was stolen on a train and I went through a lot of red tape to have all of my IDs replaced. And all for a lousy 30$ that I was carrying at the time.
The money wallet I clean every day (almost) because I like to have my notes stacked in order.
The ID wallet I clean whenever I get a new discount card or loyalty card.
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Last time I cleaned out my wallet was yesterday I usually like to keep up on that especially after grocery shopping
I clean mine out at the same time I clean out my purse. It's a ritual I repeat every 2 weeks right before we get paid. This way I also can notice where my household budget money goes as I clean out the receipts I stash in my purse and prepare myself for shopping since I store my coupons in my purse.
The last time I cleaned out my wallet was two weeks ago when I traveled back home to the Midwest for a wedding. I think receipts, coupons, and reward punch cards accumulated for about 60% of the bulk.
Great question SG, I received the same email and am doing some research myself....would love to hear a response!
The only way we save on fuel is by not driving anywhere for pleasure that we don't absolutely have to. Plus we fill up as soon as we are 1/4 tank low, it doesn't hurt as much!
Gift cards, it's easier to hold onto the value for something special. Cash goes right through the fingers or is spent on bills.
We donate to Salvation Army Thrift store what doesn't sell on Craig's List or on Ocala4Sale.com. Have donated books and video's to library and placed items in a free bin locally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBr3Ff5yzuw
"well, hurray for baking soda, ain't it neat and cheers for national baking soda week!
For folks thats young and folks thats old, bicarbonate of soda will cure that cold!
It cleans your teeth and prevents the flu, and you can use it in your car battery, too!
It puts out fire of fat or grease; pass the baking soda, please!..."
John Hartford, the Baking Soda Song[more at link!]
Neither, due to my critical health issues 10 years ago and inability to work anymore, we lost our house and everything we owned and had to move in my moms 2 bedroom home so she could look after me while my wife worked. Now that I am some better, not well though, my wife still works and I have to look after my elderly mom. So she took care of me for those early years of my illness and I can return the favor now.
No, there's nothing left to economize on as we have deleted everything that is not absolutely necessary for our lives these last 10 years since we lost virtually everything we own, home and possessions. My wife and I just spent this evening playing table games (she whooped me), we never go out anywhere that costs money that has to be used for our bills.
We never eat fast food. It is too expensive compared to cooking at home and making sandwiches to take with us. Fast food is also not nutritious and is loaded with HFCS and chemicals we don't want to put into our bodies. The only eating out we can afford on occasion is a trip to our local Chinese Buffet Restaurant where we can pick and eat all we want of some good food.
Well, this is timely as just last week I not only cleaned out my delapidated 12 year old leather wallet, but transferred all necessary information into a new one I had in my sock drawer, new in the box for about 15 years. The only reason it took me so long to change wallets is because my old one is a bifold which I really loved, and the new one is a trifold which is thicker when folded in three's. But I looked at new bifolds and there was no way I could afford one so used this new in the box old wallet. I'm not on Facebook or tweeter.
A couple of days ago! I really don't like carrying around old receipts; it makes things messy and the wallet its harder to close. I try to clean in out every few days if I have receipts and things in it.
hey how do you contact the attorney general?
Is gapbuster on any jobs sites like career builder?
-sarah
My wallet is pared to the bare minimum, but I last cleaned my purse out about 2 weeks ago when it got too heavy and was obviously stuffed with unnecessary papers and receipts.
I love the facial cleanser and been doing that for months now. Here's another: add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 cup of water and use that instead of shampoo... no, I'm not kidding... it doesn't "suds up" like shampoo (chemicals make that happen) so takes a while to get used to that non-sudsy feeling but it doesn't strip all the oils from your hair either so reduces need for conditioner and de-frizzing hair products, etc. I'm totally sold on it!
Youtube is seriously a sensation. You could learn almost anything you'd ever want to know through a video tutorial on YouTube. I've done a number of different exercise classes, as well as learn how to sew up a tear in clothes! I love that you included asking family and friends as well. Not only can your grandparents teach you about everyday skills, but they can certainly tell you a lot about history and so many other things- I love just listening to mine reminisce.
OK but where is Khan Academy??