When our A/C went out two Sundays ago, my first reaction was panic. We live in the desert where we have been experiencing triple digit temperatures and we have esteemed air conditioning as one of the dire necessities of life. So when our central air went out last weekend, my first thought was that we [...]
March 15th, 2010 | Posted in Frugality, Heating & Cooling, Home, Home Decor, Repairs, Utilities | 7 Comments
The topic for this month’s PF Bloggers Group Writing Project, “Poorest Time of Your Life” which was decided about 5 months ago, comes at a somewhat inopportune time. When our group picked out these topics, whoever it was that suggested this topic must have thought that we must all be in a position where the [...]
March 1st, 2010 | Posted in Economy, Finance, Frugality | 3 Comments
Vinegar is the frugally-, environmentally- and health-minded person’s best friend. Vinegar derives its potency from acetic acid, CH3COOH. The acidic nature of vinegar gives it the ability to kill bacteria, dissolve unwanted substances, and kill and deter insects and pests. Keep in mind that vinegar will corrode certain metals if not wiped away promptly. Because [...]
February 27th, 2010 | Posted in Cleaning, Frugality, Home | 1 Comment
For the lucky few who have extra leisure time this summer, I thought I’d put together some suggestions for productive and fun activities that will help enhance your personal, academic and/or professional life. Some of these suggestions are addressed as if to young people (students, adolescents, etc.) but can also apply to grown-ups.
My suggestions are [...]
February 13th, 2010 | Posted in Books, Cleaning, Crafts, Family, Frugality, Hobbies, Home, Home Decor, Music Study, Pets, Sewing & Knitting, Shopping | 3 Comments
There is nothing like a vacation with the whole family. Four-legged family members add a lot of fun to the trip, but they also add a lot of work and responsibility. (I’m thinking maybe each two legs is the equivalent of one two-legged person’s worth of energy.)
As I mentioned in my previous post, Frugal Travel [...]
February 7th, 2010 | Posted in Frugality, Pets, Travel | 3 Comments
A complete list of websites where you can watch free full episodes of TV shows such as Bones, House, 24, The Office, as well as full length movies legally online.
February 4th, 2010 | Posted in Computers, Frugality, Hobbies, Internet, Movies | 7 Comments
You may not know it, but you may be waging long term biological warfare on yourself and your family. There is increasing awareness about the harmful effects of exposure to chemicals such as pesticides and household cleaners, but did you know that air fresheners are also poisons?
History has taught the human race that bad smells [...]
February 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Cleaning, Crafts, Family, Home, Home Decor | 6 Comments