Just so people are aware of it. Sure, it's simple to us to be skeptical but we're more aware as a group who regularly uses the internet and reads Wise Bread... others are not so lucky.
That's a very cool score, Jewel. I'm personally on the lookout for a pizza peel right now, so I don't have to dish out the full price for one. Not having much luck though.
I once got an OXO pizza cutter at a Dollar Tree store for, well, a dollar. Several weeks later, I was browsing through Bonton, I believe, and saw the exact same pizza cutter for an unbelievable $15.99! So you really can get some deals if you know what you're looking for.
I agree that it's a bad idea to rush out and get a pet just because it looked cute in a movie, and obviously, one needs to consider the full range of expenses involved. But labs have been the most popular breed in the world, and have been for some time--and for pretty good reasons. So I don't think it's accurate to characterize them as trendy. By all means, educate yourself before you pick up a new pet! But if you're willing and able to make the financial and time commitment, a lab may be the perfect choice.
(Lest anyone think I'm being partisan, in the interest of full disclosure I am a beagle owner.)
The link to the toothpaste article from the web site Snopes.Com was interesting. I did check the ones I bought there, and they are packaged in New Jersey so I'm feeling confident. Thanks for the link, though.
Old fashioned candy, ginger snaps and graham crackers. You know, I've noticed all those as well. What's cool about the snaps and grahams is you can break them down for other sweet treats such as the topping on those pumpkin apple pie cups and making your graham crumbs for pie crusts and rolling cherry balls in. The old fashioned candy would be cool I think if putting together a movie gift basket for someone. Toss in some popcorn and a cool flick and use some sort of retro tin that could be used to hold the popcorn afterwards and you've got a cool theme there. Retro entertainment package on the cheap.
Prowl library old book sales & find a book or two that have the pockets glued into the front for the old check-out card. They're the perfect size for currency - and you can still read them!
In my opinion, and owing to current market conditions, dollar cost averaging or buying shares as they fall away because they seem "cheap", is not smart investing for the simple reason that most investors do not know where the bottom is and to buy without knowing is speculating.
Either Dollar Tree or 99cents only, can't remember which one, (maybe both) has generic Swiffer-type duster things, both the floor and the wall kind. Big savings over the name brand. Also generic versions of Mr. Clean magic eraser pads. Dog collars and leashes, pet toys. Cheap tools that work in a pinch, like entire sets of screwdrivers. Umbrellas and socks. Good scissors.
And best of all, reading glasses and sunglasses!!!
It is easy enough to find it for a dollar or less elsewhere anyway.
I also saw a tv news report on staying away from buying BATTERIES (name brand or not) from dollar stores as they had a higher rate of leaking when they did their test to see if they lasted as long as ones bought elsewhere.
Our dollar store doesn't have much in the way of food other than candy & snack type stuff but one thing I do buy there is the GRAHAM CRACKERS for a dollar. I never see the generics go less than 1.99 around here and Nabisco usually goes on sale for 2.49-2.99. They taste exactly the same and are identical in every way on the ingredient/nutritional label as the others. And they are made in the USA. I eat a lot of grahams...it is my comfort food.
:-)
Why are you buying groceries, doing product reviews, etc when you are supposed to be a 16 year old on College Confidential? One of your grad writing exercises? Troll
While retrievers are fantastic dogs, they are not for everyone. These dogs are incredibly energetic, requiring lots of attention and exercise to be truly happy. Their behavior can be problematic if they are not fully involved and exercised. Many families are not ready for the time and energy investment required by these dogs. This can lead to behavior problems.
As always, I can recommend adopting a dog from a shelter or a rescue before buying a dog from a breeder. Also, in the vein of this blog's purpose, it is far cheaper to spay or neuter your dog (or cat) than to care for any potential offspring and any associated health issues for intact pets.
hi phillip,just a quick question,as you have mentioned many many times on here how to make moonshine and mentioned what ingrediants to use,you say you only need to use 1 packet of yeast...my question is how big a packet?? in grams would be really helpful m8,thanks for all the cool info on other stuff tho
lee uk
I buy my Crossword, Word Search & kid's puzzle books there - at WalMart the same books are $2.95-$4.95.
Also the cards at 2/$1, stem glasses for everyday (makes it special) at $1 each, packages of assorted saftey pins, small sewing kits for the car & desk. Lots of stocking stuffers at Christmas and for the grandkids' birthdays - girls' hair accessories, fancy soaps,etc. They seem to like more rather than one gift. I'm careful of what I buy for both cost and to make sure of safety as much as I can.
And I only shop at Dollar Tree - I've found Dollar General to be more expensive than WalMart and of course, not everything there is just a dollar.
I think twice in probably the last year I've used an actual stamp on a regular envelope. Most things I mail (which isn't much) I take to the counter and have weighed, ask what's the cheapest way to send it, and have the clerk do the stickering. To be able to send a few sheets of paper clear across the country for less than half a buck is pretty amazing considering the prices of most everything else these days. Even if I had outdated stamps, I would probably do what GEoff mentioned and double stamp it. Still a pretty good deal. (As I recall, the USPS loses millions of dollars a year because they don't really charge enough - it's subsidized by our taxes, so I guess we're all really paying more anyway!)
http://InvestRequest.com says not only do you save on many bargains, but you also save money from time saved by shopping there vs. the big box stores...
Your article shows that you are completely ignorant about gardening, farming, and animal husbandry. If you think that vegetables and fruit sprayed with pesticides are just as healthful as organic, dig in. If you want to drink milk from cows that have been shot up with antibiotics and added hormones, and actually believe that this does not affect the chemistry of the milk more power to you. I suggest you purchase milk and fruit juice imported from China, It is inexpensive.
A lot of times purebred pets are inbred in puppy mills. They have a lot of congenital problems. It is better, in my opinion, to get a mutt that needs a home for free.
Am making a note of them and I'm going to link to them to spread the word.
Fabulously Broke in the City
Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver...
Just so people are aware of it. Sure, it's simple to us to be skeptical but we're more aware as a group who regularly uses the internet and reads Wise Bread... others are not so lucky.
Fabulously Broke in the City
Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver...
That's a very cool score, Jewel. I'm personally on the lookout for a pizza peel right now, so I don't have to dish out the full price for one. Not having much luck though.
I once got an OXO pizza cutter at a Dollar Tree store for, well, a dollar. Several weeks later, I was browsing through Bonton, I believe, and saw the exact same pizza cutter for an unbelievable $15.99! So you really can get some deals if you know what you're looking for.
I agree that it's a bad idea to rush out and get a pet just because it looked cute in a movie, and obviously, one needs to consider the full range of expenses involved. But labs have been the most popular breed in the world, and have been for some time--and for pretty good reasons. So I don't think it's accurate to characterize them as trendy. By all means, educate yourself before you pick up a new pet! But if you're willing and able to make the financial and time commitment, a lab may be the perfect choice.
(Lest anyone think I'm being partisan, in the interest of full disclosure I am a beagle owner.)
yeah because anyone can change the information on wikipedia
any time they want.
weird...huh
The link to the toothpaste article from the web site Snopes.Com was interesting. I did check the ones I bought there, and they are packaged in New Jersey so I'm feeling confident. Thanks for the link, though.
Old fashioned candy, ginger snaps and graham crackers. You know, I've noticed all those as well. What's cool about the snaps and grahams is you can break them down for other sweet treats such as the topping on those pumpkin apple pie cups and making your graham crumbs for pie crusts and rolling cherry balls in. The old fashioned candy would be cool I think if putting together a movie gift basket for someone. Toss in some popcorn and a cool flick and use some sort of retro tin that could be used to hold the popcorn afterwards and you've got a cool theme there. Retro entertainment package on the cheap.
Prowl library old book sales & find a book or two that have the pockets glued into the front for the old check-out card. They're the perfect size for currency - and you can still read them!
In my opinion, and owing to current market conditions, dollar cost averaging or buying shares as they fall away because they seem "cheap", is not smart investing for the simple reason that most investors do not know where the bottom is and to buy without knowing is speculating.
This is a great way to work your magic on pizza to take it to another level.
I say if it tates good to you, then, it's perfect.
I have to disagree a bit with the $1.00 per serving concept. This may work for light eaters.
However, with pizza, I find it hard to control myself. I can't just eat one or two slices.
pizza on earth,
albert grande
Make pizza, stay happy!.
I second the comment about gift wrap and gift bags!
Either Dollar Tree or 99cents only, can't remember which one, (maybe both) has generic Swiffer-type duster things, both the floor and the wall kind. Big savings over the name brand. Also generic versions of Mr. Clean magic eraser pads. Dog collars and leashes, pet toys. Cheap tools that work in a pinch, like entire sets of screwdrivers. Umbrellas and socks. Good scissors.
And best of all, reading glasses and sunglasses!!!
One of the perks of living in the city, I think. Out here, it's got to be errand day for me to want to trek into the P.O. So I try to stock up.
Linsey Knerl
I used to buy my Pepsodent at the dollar stores until I read this:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/toothpaste.asp
It is easy enough to find it for a dollar or less elsewhere anyway.
I also saw a tv news report on staying away from buying BATTERIES (name brand or not) from dollar stores as they had a higher rate of leaking when they did their test to see if they lasted as long as ones bought elsewhere.
Our dollar store doesn't have much in the way of food other than candy & snack type stuff but one thing I do buy there is the GRAHAM CRACKERS for a dollar. I never see the generics go less than 1.99 around here and Nabisco usually goes on sale for 2.49-2.99. They taste exactly the same and are identical in every way on the ingredient/nutritional label as the others. And they are made in the USA. I eat a lot of grahams...it is my comfort food.
:-)
Ah, yes...wood. Isn't that WD on the periodic table?
Why are you buying groceries, doing product reviews, etc when you are supposed to be a 16 year old on College Confidential? One of your grad writing exercises? Troll
While retrievers are fantastic dogs, they are not for everyone. These dogs are incredibly energetic, requiring lots of attention and exercise to be truly happy. Their behavior can be problematic if they are not fully involved and exercised. Many families are not ready for the time and energy investment required by these dogs. This can lead to behavior problems.
As always, I can recommend adopting a dog from a shelter or a rescue before buying a dog from a breeder. Also, in the vein of this blog's purpose, it is far cheaper to spay or neuter your dog (or cat) than to care for any potential offspring and any associated health issues for intact pets.
hi phillip,just a quick question,as you have mentioned many many times on here how to make moonshine and mentioned what ingrediants to use,you say you only need to use 1 packet of yeast...my question is how big a packet?? in grams would be really helpful m8,thanks for all the cool info on other stuff tho
lee uk
I buy my Crossword, Word Search & kid's puzzle books there - at WalMart the same books are $2.95-$4.95.
Also the cards at 2/$1, stem glasses for everyday (makes it special) at $1 each, packages of assorted saftey pins, small sewing kits for the car & desk. Lots of stocking stuffers at Christmas and for the grandkids' birthdays - girls' hair accessories, fancy soaps,etc. They seem to like more rather than one gift. I'm careful of what I buy for both cost and to make sure of safety as much as I can.
And I only shop at Dollar Tree - I've found Dollar General to be more expensive than WalMart and of course, not everything there is just a dollar.
I think twice in probably the last year I've used an actual stamp on a regular envelope. Most things I mail (which isn't much) I take to the counter and have weighed, ask what's the cheapest way to send it, and have the clerk do the stickering. To be able to send a few sheets of paper clear across the country for less than half a buck is pretty amazing considering the prices of most everything else these days. Even if I had outdated stamps, I would probably do what GEoff mentioned and double stamp it. Still a pretty good deal. (As I recall, the USPS loses millions of dollars a year because they don't really charge enough - it's subsidized by our taxes, so I guess we're all really paying more anyway!)
http://InvestRequest.com says not only do you save on many bargains, but you also save money from time saved by shopping there vs. the big box stores...
Your article shows that you are completely ignorant about gardening, farming, and animal husbandry. If you think that vegetables and fruit sprayed with pesticides are just as healthful as organic, dig in. If you want to drink milk from cows that have been shot up with antibiotics and added hormones, and actually believe that this does not affect the chemistry of the milk more power to you. I suggest you purchase milk and fruit juice imported from China, It is inexpensive.
http://investrequest.com is the happy owner of a mixed breed mutt (Golden+Chow) that was rescued from the pound here in KY!
Please have your dogs sprayed and neutered.
InvestRequest.com
A lot of times purebred pets are inbred in puppy mills. They have a lot of congenital problems. It is better, in my opinion, to get a mutt that needs a home for free.