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Archive for October 2007

October 15th, 2007

Water, Water Everywhere…

It’s Blog Action Day, so let’s talk about water. For most of us, it’s so abundant we take it for granted. We have water when we flush, water when we brush and water when we wash the dishes. We use water for our pools and lawns and water slides. We have water balloon fights […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

October 14th, 2007

HotelSurplus.com - Another place to shop for bargains

So I’m browsing through the latest issue of Domino Magazine and what do I come across? A little blurb about HotelSurplus.com, a site featuring, well, surplus hotel furnishings. Some things are still a little out of my price range, but there are some great bargains on some high quality furniture. Check out some of these […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

October 10th, 2007

Good stuff: Hillbilly How-To and Uses for Tomato Peels

I find some great stuff poking around the web. Some, like this post at Tomato Casual, are quite useful. Here we learn what to do with our discared tomato peels. This is rather timely for me as I’m just harvesting the last of my tomatoes and about to make a big tub of sauce. In […]

By Deborah Ng -- 5 comments

October 9th, 2007

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 10 Pink Money Saving Gadgets

Who says saving money has to be dull? Check out these items designed to help you save as well as brighten up your life.

1. Food storage containers to help store leftovers and prolong the life of your food.

2. Pink water bottle - Save money AND the environment by filling your own reusable water bottle.

3. A […]

By Deborah Ng -- 8 comments

October 6th, 2007

Saturday Morning Link Love: Save money, time or your sanity

Here’s a little Saturday morning link love to get you through the weekend.

Having PayPal issues? I hear that! The problem is, they’re not so easy to get in touch with. Until now. The Consumerist posted a list of 302 Phone Numbers to Reach a Human at PayPal. Heh,
Lifehacker has A Seller’s Guide to […]

By Deborah Ng -- 6 comments

October 4th, 2007

Simple Toilet Repair

While i’m on my DIY kick, I thought I’d also bring you this video showing you how to repair your toilet yourself.

Tags: how-to-repair-your-toilet

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By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

October 4th, 2007

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

Knowing how to fix a leaky faucet can save money, not to mention your sanity. If you’re like me, you’re rather challenged in many areas DIY. Fortunately, my husband is rather handy and, once he gets off the couch, is pretty good at fixing things. If he wasn’t around though, I’d want to learn how […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

October 3rd, 2007

51 Apple Pie Recipes

 
In my neck of the woods, late September and early October are apple picking time. We love taking our son to the orchard for a day of apple picking and other fun entertainment. While we love the outing, we also have to be mindful of what to pick. Apples do last for a while, but […]

By Deborah Ng -- 8 comments

October 2nd, 2007

Save Money Every Time You Flush

Want to save money on your water bill? This quick tip found on YouTube will help save money and the environment. Simply Thirfty approves!

Tags: Save-money-on-your-water-bill

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By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

October 1st, 2007

b5Media’s Home & Dining Channel Presents the Fall Harvest Scavenger Hunt

b5Media’s Home & Dining Channel is pleased to present the Fall Harvest Scavenger Hunt. Check the link for the rules! The winner will land this awesome Autumn gift basket*.
Fall Scavenger Hunt Words

Pumpkin:
Yellow
Apples:
Hot chocolate
Maple
Hay
Gourds
Sweater
Change
Spice
Brown
Rake
Fall
Orange
Chilly
Cornucopia
Colors
Marshmallows
Hayride
Leaves
Acorn
Corn
Holidays
Fireplace
Harvest
Trick or Treat
Rain
Scarecrow
Turkey
Windy
Orchard

So in case you have questions, this is how it’s gonna go down:

Take a look at […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments