I used to work in a health food store and was exposed to an awful lot of theories such as this one. I have found absolutely no studies that back up the use of neti pots or any kind of nasal douching on such a regular basis, we do have mucus for a good reason.
It's a false dichotomy to say that you haven't had a cold since you started using it as there there are a multitude more factors going on there. I haven't gotten the flu in six years and I've been on the pill for six years, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the pill is somehow preventing me becoming ill.
Main thing is, if you are in regular contact with 'at risk' groups you should get vaccinated. Everyone should be washing their hands regularly and thoroughly with hot soapy water, cover their mouth when coughing and dispose of tissues as soon as possible.
Enough said!
Sam is right about the 'adult' themed products. That kind of product adds the extra layer of people considering you 'prude' if you don't want to go. Those parties may be the most obnoxious imposition on your friends and family.
Advertising plays a big part in our "frugal fatigue." It shows us nice shiny things that we must have to play with! I mean, has anyone noticed how even this site (from a few months ago) is full of ads for "deals!" Most of the things in these ads here are useless. I know that's part of where WB gets its revenue, but at least it should put things that match the philosophy behind the site. I stop reading this site for a while, this is my first time back in a few weeks... I just wished quality content would be the rule and not the exception.
great books! thanks so much.
it's always great to find people willing to share info to help everyone out. I am trying to help as well With This Page
There's a bunch of free ebooks and some not so free but I make sure to continuously update the free section.
SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!
You cracked me up! I got the name Dragon when I got married. It's real. You can imagine my difficulty when I call to order chinese take out from a Chinese restaurant named "Dragon garden" or something...
I took a chance on a Kroger store brand last week. It was so awful that I actually called to complain. The CSR noted my complaint, then informed me that I could take the unused portion back to the store for a refund or exchange.
While that won't work for everything -- meats, for example, or half-gallons of ice cream that take up valuable freezer space -- this policy definitely encourages me to try the store brand from time to time, especially if I'm the only person who will be affected if the food's no good.
I dont know why people say this is cheating, many people sit there waiting till the last 30 seconds to put in their bid. This not onlysaves you waiting but it stops yo getting dragged in to a bidding war.
My husband is more burnt out than I am - but he pays the bills...It really bothers him that he can't afford just to buy a new car - & we had major car problems. I am used to nursing along old cars & suggested transmission goop to help the transmission the mechanics said could go at any time - which worked for "my" old Merc & he ended up buying an almost vintage Tbird real cheap, which he is actually enjoying "restoring" (fixing up).But we are really babying the transmissions in both! Our mechanics, with whom I have been for yrs. also seem a bit money hungry & rather than fixing things up, more & more suggest just dumping the car! I had to take my Soc. Security early because we need the $...Luckily I just did a commercial, but the money is slow in coming - & I work at home, which is extremely frugal, if a bit housebound...I have lived on the frugal edge for years before we got married - so I am used to this - but it makes my husband nuts that he's middle class & having such a hard time paying the bills, even though we keep them down as much as possible!
All this on top of the fact that his employer is gypping the employees out of time wherever they can & they pay hourly. I am not sure this is all strictly legal, but what can we do? The lack of work in August (unplanned for by us, who had been led to believe that the schedule was normal)really put us back financially, as we ended up thousands of dollars down...How long can employees make bricks out of straw?
I love these ideas and can see many ways that they could be adapted to parties for kids or my moms group. I'm all psyched to try to host a toy/children's book swap now. It's such a great idea to donate to charity as well. I shared your article with my readers at:
Better yet, if you have the space, do like a do :D I got a small ammo box mounted close to the exhaust manifold. Teh advantage of teh ammo box is that it keeps the food nicely warm and sealed, so no exhaust vapors, oil, etc to contaminate your food, plus no risk of the stuff flying anywhere. Most cars have enough space to mount one. We use thse for offroad wheeling trips :)
No increase in our spending here in Georgia-people here are still quite concerned about the economy. I was talking to a local bank president last week, and he feels we haven't hit bottom locally-our county's unemployment rate is already 13%, but several more businesses are rumored to be on the edge of closing.
So probably will be a "light" Christmas, but we will focus on family and have a great time being together.
Had to spend about $3500 (not planned) to repair damages to a 4-bedroom home a renter left after a 3 year lease. It included having the woodfloor sanded because of cigarette burns and cats in the house. All done with "landlording" - will put units up for sale and enjoy retirement -
Our spending went up the last two months but there were reasons. I stockpiled a huge amount of food. Winters can be brutal up here. I also loathe the insanity at the stores around the holidays. So we stock up on as much as possible so we don't have to buy it for the next few months. This cuts down to just having to get milk, eggs and fresh veggies.
The rest of the extra spending was on clothes. One of our kids outgrew their winter coat and boots so we had to buy new ones. The other needed winter clothing, a coat and shoes due to wearing out. So that was a good deal of extra spending.
I have to say I think our buying behavior has permanently changed. My hubby sent me a recipe he found for a home made cleaning product last week. We realized we are close to having a bunch of things paid off, car, medical bills and some other costs. This is freeing up a significant amount of money each month. So instead of getting the compulsion to go shopping we were discussing how we could save most of it and do some things to make extra money to add to that. So instead of taking out another loan when the car is paid for we want to try to pay cash for the badly needed replacement for our truck. We are both so sick of being broke that we don't want to go back.
Tupperware seems to last and does a very good job.. I have tried spending less but have been not thrilled with the quality. And like an earlier post, the stuff seems to never die.. so I am good with the expense for quality roi.. thank you.
Charles
You can only do so much to protect yourself before becoming one of those crazy whack jobs living in a bunker in Utah. I personally wash my hands and use sanitizers when I can. Beyond that my Centrum is gonna have to handle this bug. If you get it, you get it. I know of three people who have had it, confirmed. They said it wasn't all that bad. A mild flu was their description.
BTW, "Dragon", what a cool last name. Mine sucks. Is that your real name? If we got married I would take your name. Call me Joe, Joe Dragon (that would rock). Anyway, keep up the great work.
You can go to 4 different doctors for advice on preventing and treating various illnesses and you'll probably get 4 different explanations and opinions as far as what works and what doesn't work. I don't think it means that if 1 doctor or nurse says it doesn't work that it's a waste of time to try when thousands of others have said it may be effective. If you go to alternative medicine for advice, you'll get an entirely different set of treatments to try...
My theory is - if it's inexpensive, safe, and easy to try out and it has the potential of keeping my family from getting sick - it's worth a try. I also like anything that's natural and avoids popping pills or getting shots for everything.
My husband and I have been frugal what seems like forever- bought small house in 1981 drive second hand car paid off house.Neither of us make big money I am a nurse working 2 jobs he is a security officer at a large hospital.Both of us have been working before age 16 and have been with our employers for 30 plus years(yes we are dinosauers)both of us 55 planning on working full time till 65yrs old.But I gotta tell you I am tired-Bone tired...no health problem just so tired of falling behind even with using cash-coupons-recycling-reusing everything you read in the blogs we do.We have paid off the house at age 50, paid for college under grad and grad, wedding,2 cars paid for and driven till 200k then donated.We both always get the highest raises for "outstanding" perf reviews but that is 2-3%.Anyone else out there burn out like me?
Our existing deck was having issues with rotting support beams so we tore it out and are in the process of having a new deck installed. At least we're helping to support local businesses (landscape architect, his staff, contractor/carpenter) in the building of our new deck. Wouldn't have chosen right now to do this construction, but when the deck started bowing under the weight of the spa, we didn't really have much choice. And we had the money in savings with which to do it which is a good thing.
I totally agree with hgstern, he rocks on this one. In fact I have found that his comments to be the best I have read in recent memory. The manner in which he both involves himself in the article presented and his capricious compliments make me want to read more.
And as for Debbie's article, I like that too. Keep up the good work, I like your hair.
We've had to tighten our belts recently and I'm finding myself having two reactions. One, I definitely would like to be able to spend some money on a few things (a new phone, new computer, etc). But I'm also enjoying the challenge of finding other ways to make do. I asked and received a ton of new clothes from freecycle, and I figured out how to replace my dying cell phone for only $20. We've cut our grocery bill in half by stockpiling, menu planning, and just eliminating certain foods from our diet.
I imagine that if we start to do better again, our spending will creep up, but I also have some new habits that I hope will stick.
It is really a pleasure to see someone who knows their stuff. Thanks for the insight. Infomercial Momma
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I used to work in a health food store and was exposed to an awful lot of theories such as this one. I have found absolutely no studies that back up the use of neti pots or any kind of nasal douching on such a regular basis, we do have mucus for a good reason.
It's a false dichotomy to say that you haven't had a cold since you started using it as there there are a multitude more factors going on there. I haven't gotten the flu in six years and I've been on the pill for six years, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the pill is somehow preventing me becoming ill.
Main thing is, if you are in regular contact with 'at risk' groups you should get vaccinated. Everyone should be washing their hands regularly and thoroughly with hot soapy water, cover their mouth when coughing and dispose of tissues as soon as possible.
Enough said!
heh, guess which of these commentators work for Horizon
Well you all know what needs to be done to the leaders of the industry
Sam is right about the 'adult' themed products. That kind of product adds the extra layer of people considering you 'prude' if you don't want to go. Those parties may be the most obnoxious imposition on your friends and family.
Advertising plays a big part in our "frugal fatigue." It shows us nice shiny things that we must have to play with! I mean, has anyone noticed how even this site (from a few months ago) is full of ads for "deals!" Most of the things in these ads here are useless. I know that's part of where WB gets its revenue, but at least it should put things that match the philosophy behind the site. I stop reading this site for a while, this is my first time back in a few weeks... I just wished quality content would be the rule and not the exception.
By the way, this was a good article. Thank you.
great books! thanks so much.
it's always great to find people willing to share info to help everyone out. I am trying to help as well With This Page
There's a bunch of free ebooks and some not so free but I make sure to continuously update the free section.
SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!
You cracked me up! I got the name Dragon when I got married. It's real. You can imagine my difficulty when I call to order chinese take out from a Chinese restaurant named "Dragon garden" or something...
I took a chance on a Kroger store brand last week. It was so awful that I actually called to complain. The CSR noted my complaint, then informed me that I could take the unused portion back to the store for a refund or exchange.
While that won't work for everything -- meats, for example, or half-gallons of ice cream that take up valuable freezer space -- this policy definitely encourages me to try the store brand from time to time, especially if I'm the only person who will be affected if the food's no good.
@SaveaBunch - You're right; cheap vs frugal is really a matter of semantics and viewpoint. Pick your poison!
@Guest - You're absolutely right. As one of the passages in our book states:
I dont know why people say this is cheating, many people sit there waiting till the last 30 seconds to put in their bid. This not onlysaves you waiting but it stops yo getting dragged in to a bidding war.
An evaluation might show us that we are insuring against some perils for no reason at all.
My husband is more burnt out than I am - but he pays the bills...It really bothers him that he can't afford just to buy a new car - & we had major car problems. I am used to nursing along old cars & suggested transmission goop to help the transmission the mechanics said could go at any time - which worked for "my" old Merc & he ended up buying an almost vintage Tbird real cheap, which he is actually enjoying "restoring" (fixing up).But we are really babying the transmissions in both! Our mechanics, with whom I have been for yrs. also seem a bit money hungry & rather than fixing things up, more & more suggest just dumping the car! I had to take my Soc. Security early because we need the $...Luckily I just did a commercial, but the money is slow in coming - & I work at home, which is extremely frugal, if a bit housebound...I have lived on the frugal edge for years before we got married - so I am used to this - but it makes my husband nuts that he's middle class & having such a hard time paying the bills, even though we keep them down as much as possible!
All this on top of the fact that his employer is gypping the employees out of time wherever they can & they pay hourly. I am not sure this is all strictly legal, but what can we do? The lack of work in August (unplanned for by us, who had been led to believe that the schedule was normal)really put us back financially, as we ended up thousands of dollars down...How long can employees make bricks out of straw?
I love these ideas and can see many ways that they could be adapted to parties for kids or my moms group. I'm all psyched to try to host a toy/children's book swap now. It's such a great idea to donate to charity as well. I shared your article with my readers at:
http://binspiredmama.blogspot.com/2009/11/5-parties-with-spirit-of-givin...
Thanks a bunch!
Better yet, if you have the space, do like a do :D I got a small ammo box mounted close to the exhaust manifold. Teh advantage of teh ammo box is that it keeps the food nicely warm and sealed, so no exhaust vapors, oil, etc to contaminate your food, plus no risk of the stuff flying anywhere. Most cars have enough space to mount one. We use thse for offroad wheeling trips :)
Gui Eberhard
No increase in our spending here in Georgia-people here are still quite concerned about the economy. I was talking to a local bank president last week, and he feels we haven't hit bottom locally-our county's unemployment rate is already 13%, but several more businesses are rumored to be on the edge of closing.
So probably will be a "light" Christmas, but we will focus on family and have a great time being together.
Hopefully, things will turn around soon.
Had to spend about $3500 (not planned) to repair damages to a 4-bedroom home a renter left after a 3 year lease. It included having the woodfloor sanded because of cigarette burns and cats in the house. All done with "landlording" - will put units up for sale and enjoy retirement -
Our spending went up the last two months but there were reasons. I stockpiled a huge amount of food. Winters can be brutal up here. I also loathe the insanity at the stores around the holidays. So we stock up on as much as possible so we don't have to buy it for the next few months. This cuts down to just having to get milk, eggs and fresh veggies.
The rest of the extra spending was on clothes. One of our kids outgrew their winter coat and boots so we had to buy new ones. The other needed winter clothing, a coat and shoes due to wearing out. So that was a good deal of extra spending.
I have to say I think our buying behavior has permanently changed. My hubby sent me a recipe he found for a home made cleaning product last week. We realized we are close to having a bunch of things paid off, car, medical bills and some other costs. This is freeing up a significant amount of money each month. So instead of getting the compulsion to go shopping we were discussing how we could save most of it and do some things to make extra money to add to that. So instead of taking out another loan when the car is paid for we want to try to pay cash for the badly needed replacement for our truck. We are both so sick of being broke that we don't want to go back.
Tupperware seems to last and does a very good job.. I have tried spending less but have been not thrilled with the quality. And like an earlier post, the stuff seems to never die.. so I am good with the expense for quality roi.. thank you.
Charles
You can only do so much to protect yourself before becoming one of those crazy whack jobs living in a bunker in Utah. I personally wash my hands and use sanitizers when I can. Beyond that my Centrum is gonna have to handle this bug. If you get it, you get it. I know of three people who have had it, confirmed. They said it wasn't all that bad. A mild flu was their description.
BTW, "Dragon", what a cool last name. Mine sucks. Is that your real name? If we got married I would take your name. Call me Joe, Joe Dragon (that would rock). Anyway, keep up the great work.
You can go to 4 different doctors for advice on preventing and treating various illnesses and you'll probably get 4 different explanations and opinions as far as what works and what doesn't work. I don't think it means that if 1 doctor or nurse says it doesn't work that it's a waste of time to try when thousands of others have said it may be effective. If you go to alternative medicine for advice, you'll get an entirely different set of treatments to try...
My theory is - if it's inexpensive, safe, and easy to try out and it has the potential of keeping my family from getting sick - it's worth a try. I also like anything that's natural and avoids popping pills or getting shots for everything.
Thanks everyone for the comments.
My husband and I have been frugal what seems like forever- bought small house in 1981 drive second hand car paid off house.Neither of us make big money I am a nurse working 2 jobs he is a security officer at a large hospital.Both of us have been working before age 16 and have been with our employers for 30 plus years(yes we are dinosauers)both of us 55 planning on working full time till 65yrs old.But I gotta tell you I am tired-Bone tired...no health problem just so tired of falling behind even with using cash-coupons-recycling-reusing everything you read in the blogs we do.We have paid off the house at age 50, paid for college under grad and grad, wedding,2 cars paid for and driven till 200k then donated.We both always get the highest raises for "outstanding" perf reviews but that is 2-3%.Anyone else out there burn out like me?
Our existing deck was having issues with rotting support beams so we tore it out and are in the process of having a new deck installed. At least we're helping to support local businesses (landscape architect, his staff, contractor/carpenter) in the building of our new deck. Wouldn't have chosen right now to do this construction, but when the deck started bowing under the weight of the spa, we didn't really have much choice. And we had the money in savings with which to do it which is a good thing.
I totally agree with hgstern, he rocks on this one. In fact I have found that his comments to be the best I have read in recent memory. The manner in which he both involves himself in the article presented and his capricious compliments make me want to read more.
And as for Debbie's article, I like that too. Keep up the good work, I like your hair.
We've had to tighten our belts recently and I'm finding myself having two reactions. One, I definitely would like to be able to spend some money on a few things (a new phone, new computer, etc). But I'm also enjoying the challenge of finding other ways to make do. I asked and received a ton of new clothes from freecycle, and I figured out how to replace my dying cell phone for only $20. We've cut our grocery bill in half by stockpiling, menu planning, and just eliminating certain foods from our diet.
I imagine that if we start to do better again, our spending will creep up, but I also have some new habits that I hope will stick.