Most people automatically separate their recycling trash from the regular trash before throwing it out. How about saving money by reusing items which would ordinarily find their way to the recycling trash bins? Other than not creating trash in the first place, this is by far the most effective way to lower [...]
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Save Money by Reusing Items Destined for the Recycling Bin
November 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting
Tags: carbon foot print·CDs·Cell Phones·DVDs·EPA·frugality·paper·plastic bottles·recycle·recycling trash·reuse
Cheap and Easy Fixes to Save Money on Your Heating Bill
November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting
Now that winter is upon us, it’s time to crank up that thermostat to keep warm. Many people spend a fortune heating their homes in the winter, especially in the Northeastern part of the U.S. Living in Scottsdale Arizona, I don’t have much of a heating bill, but you should see my the [...]
Tags: Budgeting·fixes·heating bills·passive solar heating·savings·space heaters·thermostat·warm clothing
Ten Halloween Costume Ideas for Those on a Budget
October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Budgeting
This year the only thing that may be scarier than a great halloween costume is the current economic forecast! If your household is feeling the affects of the recession, you may want to consider passing on that exotic (and expensive) costume rental or buying brand new costumes for all the kids. With a little creativity [...]
Tags: budget halloween·cheap costumes·eco-friendly halloween·halloween costumes·homemade halloween costumes·save money halloween
A List of Interesting Recession-Time Behaviors
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting, Consumer Info
I must admit to being tired of hearing about the recession, poor economic news, whether it is finally ending, yada, yada. But I will also admit that although my personal economic situation has not been affected significantly (to date) by said recession, I have changed some behaviors as a result. Not suprisingly, many individuals have done [...]
Tags: consumer spending·consumer spending habits·economic trends·economy·recession·sageworks


