Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 62 views
If you watch a lot of films, consider subscribing to a mail rental service such as Netflix or Blockbuster. You'll still get a great selection of DVDs without running to the rental store, risking late fees, and without necessitating the production of yet more plastic discs. Netflix also sells it's ...
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 144 views
In an effort to be more organized and environmentally friendly, I went paperless with all my bills including the power bill. I learned the hard way that there is one downside to it...if the power goes out, I don't have a good way to find the number of the electric ...
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 78 views
Ever get those vinyl sheet magnets with advertisements on them or businesses that you'll never use? Rather than throw them away or settle for drab fridge magnets, customize them with stickers or art supplies you have on hand and put them to use on your fridge or filing cabinet, etc. ...
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 63 views
Tired of telemarketers? Register your telephone numbers, including cell and VOIP, at the National Do Not Call Registry Already registered there and still getting calls? Telemarketers have 31 days from the time you register a phone number to take you off your list. After that, you can file a complaint ...
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 61 views
I know a lot of chefs and foodies advise only keeping spices and dried herbs for limited times before using them up or tossing them, but to me that's just plain wasteful. I've searched out sources in my area for inexpensive spices and stock up when I get the chance. ...
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 72 views
What transactions?
E-billing statements from credit cards, utilities, services
Bank statements
Receipts from online shopping
Why?
Save paper
Save space in your filing cabinet
Save shredding it
Save time by making it easily accessible.
Make it more secure by having a copy that can easily be backed up and stored elsewhere
Make it even more secure by storing the copies ...
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 56 views
Now I don't mean a uniform like the UPS delivery person. I mean develop a standard basic wardrobe with simple clothes that can all (or nearly all) be worn together. For me that means t-shirts in neutral colors and jeans, and spicing them up with accessories such as scarves and ...
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Monday, June 15th, 2009 68 views
Pilfer the envelopes from cards that you've received, from junk mail, and those bills that you can't receive electronically. Stash them where you write you write out your shopping list. Rather than the usual list on a scrap of paper, they are more substantial and easier to find where ever ...
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Friday, June 12th, 2009 80 views
Glass jars make great containers for staples in the kitchen (dried beans, rice, etc.). They are easier to store in a cupboard that the plastic bags and offer better protection for food. They make it easier to sort through and see what's available to cook with or what needs to ...
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Monday, June 8th, 2009 259 views
One of the first ways I simplified household finances was to sign up for my bank's online bill paying service. It's free and easy to use. Sure it saves on paper and postage, but it also allows me to schedule recurring payments to be paid automatically. And it can be ...
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