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Archive for the ‘Web Resources’ Category

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 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

August 17th, 2007

100 More things you can make yourself

My last list of 100 things you can make yourself received mixed reviews. Many were quick to point out that doing it yourself doesn’t necessarily mean doing it cheaper. Others felt some of the items on the list, such as maple syrup or bacon, were flat out ridiculous. Perhaps they were. Do take these lists […]

By Deborah Ng -- 18 comments

August 15th, 2007

100 Things you can make yourself

Convenience is certainly…well…convenient. Take a trip to just about any type of store and notice how everything is packaged and prepared. It seems the more we advance, the more stuff is done for us. I don’t mind letting someone else do all the work for me, the problem is of course, that convenience is expensive […]

By Deborah Ng -- 102 comments

August 5th, 2007

Laundry detergent: Good to the last drop

I just love this tip from The Consumerist on how to get every last bit of laundry detergent out of the bottle.
If you’re like me, you stand in front of the washing machine for twenty minutes holding the just about empty detergent bottle upside down while the last bit of detergent drips away. Or […]

By Deborah Ng -- 8 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

May 8th, 2007

UsedFurnitureFindex.com

Here’s a great way to sell your old furniture or buy secondhand. UsedFurnitureFindex.com offers one stop shopping for used furniture, curious, carpets, rugs, accessories and more. You can also put your own used items up for sale. A great way to find bargains and earn a few bucks too!
Tags: cheap-furniture, secondhand-furniture, Used-furniture, UsedFurnitureFindex.com

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By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments