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Archive for July 2007

July 31st, 2007

More reasons to love the library

 
My son and I go to the library every Friday morning during the summer. We choose enough books and movies to last for the week. Last week when I was there, I noticed they’re having movie afternoons for the kids and movie nights for the adults. They’re not first run movies by any means, but […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

July 30th, 2007

The truth about online coupon clubs

Every now and then someone encourages me to join in online coupon swapping clubs. I always turned down these offers and here’s why:

Most coupon swapping clubs cost money, usually about $30 a year, to join. I’m interested in saving money not spending it.
Much of the coupon swapping involves sending stacks of coupons to […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

July 28th, 2007

Refill Not Landfill

We have a problem. We want to have healthy bodies and also a healthy environment. If this is the case, why then, are we buying all of those single-serving water bottles and either throwing them away or wasting money and resources by recycling? I’m not going discourage anyone from purchasing drinking water. Many times, […]

By Deborah Ng -- 6 comments

July 26th, 2007

Frucall.com: Get the best online prices using your cell phone

 
Frucall is a free, phone-based, price-comparison shopping service for consumers that lets them hear current online prices and purchase products using their cell phones, anytime, anywhere. Unlike many services, Frucall’s fast, efficient service works on all phones. Frucall blends the benefits of in-store shopping with the frugal and flexible nature of Internet shopping, providing consumers […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

July 25th, 2007

Top 50 Frugality Bloggers

The Frugal Panda has an awesome list for anyone looking to save a little money. The Top 50 Frugality Bloggers features the top bloggers in categories ranging from Home and Garden, Family Life, Fashion & Shopping, Technology & Business and much more. You may even spot Yours Truly in there!
Do check it out.

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By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

July 24th, 2007

Thrifty Stuff Around b5’s Home & Dining Channel

When was the last time you visited some of the other blogs in our Home and Dining Channel? Here’s a sample to show you what you’re missing:

De-Clutter it helps with time management
Baking Delights helps to fight hunger
Unpluged Living discusses finding sources of new energy
Guerrila Gardening at Mother Earth’s Garden
Cooking Gadgets gives us the skinny on […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2007

66 Uses for Vinegar

Use to remove stains from carpets, clothing and other fabric.
Use to clean windows, nothing makes windows shine like vinegar and newspaper.
Use to clean dishes, vinegar removes grease.
Vinegar can soothe a jellyfish sting.
Use vinegar to keep your car’s chrome shiny.
Use as a hair rinse to remove shampoo residue.
Use in your laundry to reduce static cling and […]

By Deborah Ng -- 15 comments

July 17th, 2007

7 Ways to Recycle Soap Bits

 
If you’re like most of us, you’re not sure of what to do with the leftover bits from a bar of soap. You want to use them up, but it’s hard as they’re slippery and don’t lather you up as well as a large bar. Still you don’t want to throw them away as that’s […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

July 16th, 2007

Tired of orange containers? Try this quick tip!

Don’t you hate it when your plastic storage containers turn orange after using them to store pasta or other tomato-y foods? Try spraying no-stick cooking spray around the inside of the container before filling it with foods. The spray prevents staining, protecting your containers and saving you money!

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By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

July 12th, 2007

38 Things You Can Find at a Dollar Store

I admit it. I shop at the dollar store. Certain things, like coffee filters, can be found at a lower price and the quality is just as good. As a matter of fact, I get a higher count in my package of dollar store coffee filters than I do at the supermarket where I pay […]

By Deborah Ng -- 5 comments