Love learning about new ways to use different everyday items. I use a mixture of baking soda, water and hydrogen peroxide once a week to whiten my teeth, and I've added to a vase of flowers before to make them last longer, but the other ones are pretty new to me. Cool!
If you want to learn for free more about subjects like entrepreneurship, motivation and human behaviour, Jeff Robinson’s blog is a must read. He is a very talented author and a straight forward thinker whose blog Contrarian’s Mind provides many great advice for entrepreneurs and a unique insight into his thoughts on both personal and professional relationships. Jeff Robinson’s blog posts can help you to stay focused on the important things in life and see things from a different, more spiritual perspective on the corporate environment. I highly recommend following his blog for motivation for personal and professional success.
Great list! I have spent my life in education and having recently retired, I have the opportunity to continue in lifelong learning -- so this is especially timely for me. I expect I will continue to learn from you, too!
Great article! I knew Baking Soda was extremely useful for many things, but I never would have thought of several of the uses in this article. It does make a great antacid. I frequently use it for that purpose, and it works better than any OTC antacid I've ever tried. I've tried them all, too.
A combination of baking soda and white vinegar makes a great skillet cleaner. It works far better than any commercial product I've ever tried. It made a filthy skillet of mine look like new, literally.
I never would have thought of using Baking Soda as a roach killer to help defeather chickens.
Also, I've never heard of using baking soda as a roach killer. I wonder if it works for ants or other insects.
I definitely would have never thought of using Baking Soda as an ingredient for a sports drink. I'm slightly skeptical of that one, even though I've never tried it before.
From Wikipedia:
When added to baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), cyanoacrylate glue forms a hard, lightweight filler/adhesive (baking soda is first used to fill a gap then the adhesive is dropped onto the baking soda). This works well with porous materials that the glue does not work well with alone. This method is sometimes used by aircraft modelers to assemble or repair polystyrene foam parts. It is also used to repair small nicks in the leading edge of composite propeller blades on light aircraft. Note that the reaction between cyanoacrylate and baking soda is very exothermic (heat-producing) and also produces noxious vapors.
I'm not sure I entirely agree with the premise of corporations getting into financial services. back in the 1970s that was all the rage, when companies like Chris Craft, Greyhound and even Xerox got into "financial services" to cover for failing core businesses. In the case of Greyhound and Chris Craft, they never came back (the bus line today is a new corporation that bought the name).
Most of these misguided corporate strategies were unwound in the 80s as the era of the corporate raiders forced most public corporations to sell off non-core units. GM got relieved of GMAC (now Ally Bank) as part of their bailout. GE is the exception, not the rule. Solid corporations like Dupont, IBM, Apple, Dow, Pfizer, are pretty much dedicated to their core businesses.
So... with only a small number of exceptions, the companies you invest in today are either providers of service or producers of products.
Sometimes it is hard to wrap my mind around what a revelation YouTube has really been.. You can learn how to fix virtually anything in the world, just by watching a video. I have used Youtube to learn how to do everything from Pinewood Derby Cars, to installing base molding, to repairing a car, to fixing a computer...
The last time I cleaned out my wallet (I call mine a billfold) was 3 days ago when I balanced my checkbook. Had to make sure there were no debit card receipts in there!
I take my dog to the grooming school where he gets reduced haircuts and I take him to the vaccine clinic at the vets where the vaccines are 1/2 priced. I like you on facebook.
I do the following:
Pick up cans and bottles from the work parking lot to recycle for money
Buy in bulk and freeze all the meat
Add 2 liter sodas full of water to the freezer
Keep water heater at low
Don't have a central air conditioner
Use heat sparingly and when I trim my trees, I keep the wood for the next winter
Don't eat out....at all
Line Dry Clothes
Use my energy efficient clothes washer
Cook all my own food-usually with a crockpot
Learned to love soup
Automatically save $500 per paycheck that goes into savings
Paid off my house when I was 29. I'm 31 now.
Use only CFL bulbs
Cut the cable-I have netflix
No Land Line Phone
Use low income discounts for water and electric
Refurbished Furniture found in dumpsters and took hand me downs to furnish my home
I don't have a gym membership. I use workout DVD's and walk (with my dog)
I don't have children
I work overtime whenever I can
I don't get manicures, pedicures, or go to hair salons. My sister in law cuts my hair when needed
I buy at thrift stores for clothing
I use a credit card to pay my bills & pay it off every month. I then use my monthly rewards to fill my car with gas
I use cheap soap, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste
I wear very little makeup
I make my own home cleaning products
I don't drink alcohol
I shop the BIG sales for soda & buy as many as I can. Got 12 packs of soda for $1.48 last week
I have my own latte maker & bring my drinks into work
I open my blinds during the day for light
I set monthly monetary goals and stick to them
I garden for food (I will buy apple trees when they're on final sale next month)
I make my own bread with a breadmaker....and It makes awesome pizza crust too
I keep my clothing and shoes in very good condition by properly ironing & polishing
I make my own beef jerky with a food dehydrator for weeks worth of snacks at work
I take short showers to save on water
I don't water my lawn-nature takes care of it for me
I maintain my car and do my own oil changes
I buy at a discount grocery store only once a month
I purchased energy efficient curtains to maintain indoor temperatures-they paid for themselves in only one month
I rent DVD's and books from the library and if they need to be bought, I buy them at Half Price Books-a used book store
I make my own holiday cards & print my own pictures on my printer
I drink water more than anything else
I carpool 3x a week
I appreciate what I have and need nothing because of it.
Weekly as I transfer my world from the Midwest to the Southwest. Driver's License, car insurance, address, phone number, bank cards, old business contacts to be removed, new ones coming in, people I never need to talk to again. So freaking many steps to complete our New Mexico residency, and my wallet lets me know what is next... :)
I cleaned out my wallet a week ago when a red pen exploded all over it. I loved that wallet, but when it became unusable (unless I wanted to walk around red-handed every time I opened it) I bought a new one.
I don't have a separate wallet, it's a section of the type of purse that I carry. But I have to confess that it's been a while since I cleaned it out. Thanks for the reminder!
Love learning about new ways to use different everyday items. I use a mixture of baking soda, water and hydrogen peroxide once a week to whiten my teeth, and I've added to a vase of flowers before to make them last longer, but the other ones are pretty new to me. Cool!
If you want to learn for free more about subjects like entrepreneurship, motivation and human behaviour, Jeff Robinson’s blog is a must read. He is a very talented author and a straight forward thinker whose blog Contrarian’s Mind provides many great advice for entrepreneurs and a unique insight into his thoughts on both personal and professional relationships. Jeff Robinson’s blog posts can help you to stay focused on the important things in life and see things from a different, more spiritual perspective on the corporate environment. I highly recommend following his blog for motivation for personal and professional success.
http://contrariansmind.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/clutter-the-invisible-ch...
Great list! I have spent my life in education and having recently retired, I have the opportunity to continue in lifelong learning -- so this is especially timely for me. I expect I will continue to learn from you, too!
Great article! I knew Baking Soda was extremely useful for many things, but I never would have thought of several of the uses in this article. It does make a great antacid. I frequently use it for that purpose, and it works better than any OTC antacid I've ever tried. I've tried them all, too.
A combination of baking soda and white vinegar makes a great skillet cleaner. It works far better than any commercial product I've ever tried. It made a filthy skillet of mine look like new, literally.
I never would have thought of using Baking Soda as a roach killer to help defeather chickens.
Also, I've never heard of using baking soda as a roach killer. I wonder if it works for ants or other insects.
I definitely would have never thought of using Baking Soda as an ingredient for a sports drink. I'm slightly skeptical of that one, even though I've never tried it before.
You missed my favorite one...
From Wikipedia:
When added to baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), cyanoacrylate glue forms a hard, lightweight filler/adhesive (baking soda is first used to fill a gap then the adhesive is dropped onto the baking soda). This works well with porous materials that the glue does not work well with alone. This method is sometimes used by aircraft modelers to assemble or repair polystyrene foam parts. It is also used to repair small nicks in the leading edge of composite propeller blades on light aircraft. Note that the reaction between cyanoacrylate and baking soda is very exothermic (heat-producing) and also produces noxious vapors.
One group a day for a month...Ill let you know how it goes!
Thanks Bev, glad you enjoyed the article and found the spreadsheet useful.
Can't remember the last time - it could use a cleaning!
I'm not sure I entirely agree with the premise of corporations getting into financial services. back in the 1970s that was all the rage, when companies like Chris Craft, Greyhound and even Xerox got into "financial services" to cover for failing core businesses. In the case of Greyhound and Chris Craft, they never came back (the bus line today is a new corporation that bought the name).
Most of these misguided corporate strategies were unwound in the 80s as the era of the corporate raiders forced most public corporations to sell off non-core units. GM got relieved of GMAC (now Ally Bank) as part of their bailout. GE is the exception, not the rule. Solid corporations like Dupont, IBM, Apple, Dow, Pfizer, are pretty much dedicated to their core businesses.
So... with only a small number of exceptions, the companies you invest in today are either providers of service or producers of products.
Sometimes it is hard to wrap my mind around what a revelation YouTube has really been.. You can learn how to fix virtually anything in the world, just by watching a video. I have used Youtube to learn how to do everything from Pinewood Derby Cars, to installing base molding, to repairing a car, to fixing a computer...
I love cleaning my wallet! I probably do it once a week. I tend to shove bills into it, so I face all my monkey and toss receipts I don't need.
The last time I cleaned out my wallet (I call mine a billfold) was 3 days ago when I balanced my checkbook. Had to make sure there were no debit card receipts in there!
I take my dog to the grooming school where he gets reduced haircuts and I take him to the vaccine clinic at the vets where the vaccines are 1/2 priced. I like you on facebook.
https://mobile.twitter.com/riedyj/status/248364540398555136
Cleaned out the wallet in the last month. Did a lot of throwing away/shredding. https://mobile.twitter.com/riedyj/status/248364540398555136
These are very nice tips. Importance of taking a few moments for yourself is often underestimated.
Nice cup of tea with some fruit and a cookie does the work for me :)
I do the following:
Pick up cans and bottles from the work parking lot to recycle for money
Buy in bulk and freeze all the meat
Add 2 liter sodas full of water to the freezer
Keep water heater at low
Don't have a central air conditioner
Use heat sparingly and when I trim my trees, I keep the wood for the next winter
Don't eat out....at all
Line Dry Clothes
Use my energy efficient clothes washer
Cook all my own food-usually with a crockpot
Learned to love soup
Automatically save $500 per paycheck that goes into savings
Paid off my house when I was 29. I'm 31 now.
Use only CFL bulbs
Cut the cable-I have netflix
No Land Line Phone
Use low income discounts for water and electric
Refurbished Furniture found in dumpsters and took hand me downs to furnish my home
I don't have a gym membership. I use workout DVD's and walk (with my dog)
I don't have children
I work overtime whenever I can
I don't get manicures, pedicures, or go to hair salons. My sister in law cuts my hair when needed
I buy at thrift stores for clothing
I use a credit card to pay my bills & pay it off every month. I then use my monthly rewards to fill my car with gas
I use cheap soap, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste
I wear very little makeup
I make my own home cleaning products
I don't drink alcohol
I shop the BIG sales for soda & buy as many as I can. Got 12 packs of soda for $1.48 last week
I have my own latte maker & bring my drinks into work
I open my blinds during the day for light
I set monthly monetary goals and stick to them
I garden for food (I will buy apple trees when they're on final sale next month)
I make my own bread with a breadmaker....and It makes awesome pizza crust too
I keep my clothing and shoes in very good condition by properly ironing & polishing
I make my own beef jerky with a food dehydrator for weeks worth of snacks at work
I take short showers to save on water
I don't water my lawn-nature takes care of it for me
I maintain my car and do my own oil changes
I buy at a discount grocery store only once a month
I purchased energy efficient curtains to maintain indoor temperatures-they paid for themselves in only one month
I rent DVD's and books from the library and if they need to be bought, I buy them at Half Price Books-a used book store
I make my own holiday cards & print my own pictures on my printer
I drink water more than anything else
I carpool 3x a week
I appreciate what I have and need nothing because of it.
Weekly as I transfer my world from the Midwest to the Southwest. Driver's License, car insurance, address, phone number, bank cards, old business contacts to be removed, new ones coming in, people I never need to talk to again. So freaking many steps to complete our New Mexico residency, and my wallet lets me know what is next... :)
Funny you should ask. I spilt coffee on it last week, so it's been a week for me!
I cleaned out my wallet a week ago when a red pen exploded all over it. I loved that wallet, but when it became unusable (unless I wanted to walk around red-handed every time I opened it) I bought a new one.
I liked you on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/starkeee/status/248253426700537857
I have a pretty thin wallet, so don't have to clean it out too much. Once a week of receipts is about it.
I also follow you on Facebook!
I don't have a separate wallet, it's a section of the type of purse that I carry. But I have to confess that it's been a while since I cleaned it out. Thanks for the reminder!