Seems there is a cause out there for everyone these days! This guy may be on to something here though. I am all for saving money, ending mass waste, and anything free. My hats off to this fellow and his followers. For more info visit his site www.dumpsterliberationfront.com For frequently asked questions and info on how to get started visit www.thedumpsterlady.com Read Full Story
The pressure to buy the next best thing happens to everyone in every income bracket. The line between necessity and luxury has become so blurred that everyone is consuming and competing to consume. Most people feel judged by the objects they own. Being trendy doesn't prove who you are!! Take the time and effort to get to know yourself and someone else...look past the cover of the book. Self worth and image does not come from material things. Read Full Story
A group of enthusiastic women went shopping recently, finding all sorts of fashionable outfits.What's so unusual about that?For one, they took away armload's of clothing. For another, they didn't spend a dime. This is shop until you drop with a twist.They were members of a Weight Watchers group participating in a clothing swap - a way for those losing pounds and inches to stay well-dressed without breaking the bank as they slim down.A clothing swap is something from which everyone can find... Read Full Story
Forget Sex and the City and its extravagant women. Haven’t you heard? Thrift is in vogue. Every cloud has a silver lining, they say, and if there’s a silver lining to problems like the subprime mortgage crisis and escalating gas and food prices, it’s that some Americans are waking up to the old-fashioned idea of thrift. Out of the blue, and out of Washington D.C. (not a place known for controlled spending) comes a multi-year, national campaign to confront the debt culture. It’s called... Read Full Story
Wal-Mart Stores Inc's website is now offering a free classified ad service. Walmart.com launched the service in late May, and it is currently in beta -- or test -- mode. Shoppers can post or browse ads for items like cars, real estate, pets and jobs. "Our new classifieds beta at Walmart.com provides an expanded offering of products and services, the majority of which are not traditionally available from Wal-Mart," Walmart.com spokesman Ravi Jariwala said in an emailed statement. The... Read Full Story
If you love picking up quirky finds at antique stores and “junque” stores, you’ll likely get a kick out of the recently released “Junk Beautiful: Room by Room Makeovers With Junk Market Style” by Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer (Taunton, $22). The pair scours markets for odd finds, which they repurpose into home decor. A lamp shade out of pearls and safety pins? No problem. Drawer pulls as napkin rings? They actually look kind of nice. The pair, contributing editors at Country Home magazine... Read Full Story
Yes, we all want to help our friends or family members when they are struggling financially. Especially during these hard times. My advice... is that you kindly refrain from doing so. Why? Because there is a 90% chance it will end in bitterness. However, if you are fortunate enough to have extra cash on hand and decide on loaning to a friend or family member please keep in mind that you may never see it again. In other words, only loan money you are willing to part with...forever. It is... Read Full Story
Sometimes it seems that Americans have forgotten what is important in life and why. We've forgotten the difference between 'wants' and 'needs'. We race to keep up with the Jones' as the Jones' race to keep up with us. Do you ever just stop to ask yourself, 'Do I need this?' or 'What would happen if I didn't buy this?' If you're making a cake you will need the eggs and flour. If you see a gorgeous black shirt that stops you in your tracks the answer might be a little more muddled. How... Read Full Story
In a recent post I wrote about how the library is a great place to entertain yourself and your family for free! There are so many ways to save money. Visiting and using your local library is probably one of the best! Watch. Read Full Story
