b5media.com

Advertise with us

Enjoying this blog? Check out the rest of the Lifestyles Channel Subscribe to this Feed

Simply Thrifty

Archive for March 2008

March 20th, 2008

Pennies for Your Eggs?

If you’re like me you have a big jar of pennies on a shelf in your home. Our pennies are in the garage in a huge gallon jug. We’re going to roll them up soon and take them to the bank, but my sister Dawn gave me another great idea.
Sunday is Easter. Easter […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

March 18th, 2008

Wine for Under $10 - Redwood Creek Merlot

I’m not trying to put Farley from Behind the Vines out of a job, but I did want to tell you about a nice wine my husband and I discovered. It’s a merlot from Redwood Creek and it’s affordable and very pleasant tasting. I blogged more about it over at Cookerati, but as the […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

March 18th, 2008

Iiiiiiiit’s Tax Time!

This is the time of year I dread. Tax time. Mind you, I don’t handle the family taxes. My husband the accountant takes care of all that. But since I started freelancing it’s become more difficult to keep track of receipts and expenses and everything else we need to write off.
I know, it’s late. […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

March 16th, 2008

Weekend Thrifty Links

Happy Sunday thrifty friends. Thanks for all your positive notes and comment regarding Simply Thrifty and the Weekend Thrifty Links. I enjoy finding new things to share with you and it’s nice to receive such positive feedback. Here’s what I’m reading this weekend:

Joffrey’s is asking bloggers to beta test their coffee for free.
Donna […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

March 13th, 2008

10 Cool Things Made from Recycled Materials

Today at The List Maven I posted a list of accessories made from recycled products. As I researched, I found so many cool things made from reused and recycled materials, I thought I’d share a list with you as well. I give you..
 
10 Cool Things Made from Recycled Materials

Kwytza Krafts features lamps, baskets and other […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

March 13th, 2008

Speaking of Reusable Bags…

Tree Hugging Family is giving away some adorable reusable kids’ shopping bags from Envirosax. Three lucky winners will be chosen at random, but hurry over, you only have until March 27th!

Share This

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

March 12th, 2008

Not All Plastic is the Same

At Simply Thrifty we’re all about the reusable. We encourage the use of plastic containers rather than filling up our dumps with disposable items. Not all plastic is the same, however. My sister Diana sent me a great link, one which I’d like to share with you. It’s from National Geographic’s Green Guide, and […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

March 11th, 2008

Reuseable Bags: Good Morning America Video

I thought this would interest you. With more and more retailers banning disposable shopping bag, you’ll need some more permanent options. Here are some recommendations.

Share This

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

March 10th, 2008

A Small Rant About Batteries

 

The other day I received a product to review in the mail. It requires six batteries. Now, I realize the product is free, but batteries are expensive and we never seem to have any “extra” on hand. We have a few sets of rechargeable’s but they’re busy in remotes, handheld games, wireless mice and other […]

By Deborah Ng -- 7 comments

March 9th, 2008

Weekend Thrifty Links

Happy Sunday, Thrifty friends. Here are a few links for your browsing pleasure:
First: contests, freebies and giveaways:

Keppo Sports is having a free sports bra giveaway, and who couldn’t use free underwear?
Limited Too has buy one get one free Webkinz.
Gayla at Mom Gadget is giving away an ultrasound toothbrush. Cool giveaway, Gayla!
Mark march 21st […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment