New research suggests that, in the early morning, you can have your cake and shed pounds too A new study from Tel Aviv University finds that eating a small dessert as part of a balanced breakfast can actually help you shed unwanted pounds. Staying skinny and eating chocolate? Here, a brief guide to what sounds, frankly, impossible: Full story at The Week. Photo: CC by ::paqman:: All the top stories from The Week. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Can dessert for breakfast help you lose weight?
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Tracking progress for uncluttering and organizing motivation
Unclutterer9 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amAfter my accident last year, the one where I tore all the muscles off the bones in my foot, my podiatrist banned me from running for months. I had been training to run the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race, and being told I couldn’t run was frustrating. I spent a lot of time grumbling to myself as I hobbled around the house in my cast. The months passed, my cast went away, I did some low-impact physical therapy, and eventually got the go-ahead to start exercising again from my doctor. I took a few more months off for good measure (a.k.a. laziness), but finally returned to the gym when the… -
Are you burdened by your stuff?
I'm an Organizing Junkie8 Feb 2012 | 11:06 amcredit: misteraitch Yesterday I watched the show Anderson. It was only the second time I’ve ever seen the show and this one was about a mom and her hoarding issues. She was a regular mom with piles and piles and piles of stuff. I found it so interesting that she viewed her stuff with a similar love that you would have for a child. The idea of throwing something away for her hurt as if she was giving away her own flesh and blood. Those are some intense emotions for the things. I can imagine that to be just as overwhelming as all the stuff. When Anderson showed this mom the… -
Would You Answer The Door In That?
Get Organized Wizard31 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pmWhat do you wear when you’re at home? Whether you’re working, doing chores, or chilling out, the clothes you wear can affect your mood, motivation and even feelings of self-respect. If you find yourself struggling with procrastination, low productivity or lack of motivation, your at-home wardrobe could be to blame. Do you pull on any old thing because you’re ‘just at home’? Do you say to yourself, ‘No one can see me, so why bother?’ If someone knocks at the door, do you stay very quiet and hope they’ll leave, because you’re too embarrassed… -
Webinars on Keys to GTD, and GTD & Outlook
GTD Times8 Feb 2012 | 12:10 pmWhat’s your level of GTD expertise? No matter what it is, these interactive and concise 90-minute webinars will deepen your mastery of the GTD best practices. David Allen Company offers these on an “a la carte” basis, giving you the flexibility and affordability to choose just the ones that work for you. Keys to Getting Things Done® This live Webinar will give a fast & fun overview on the keys for Getting Things Done, led by a Senior Coach. Learn about the best practices and tools for managing the five phases of your workflow: Collect, Process, Organize, Review &…
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Can dessert for breakfast help you lose weight?
9 Feb 2012 | 1:39 pmNew research suggests that, in the early morning, you can have your cake and shed pounds too A new study from Tel Aviv University finds that eating a small dessert as part of a balanced breakfast can actually help you shed unwanted pounds. Staying skinny and eating chocolate? Here, a brief guide to what sounds, frankly, impossible: Full story at The Week. Photo: CC by ::paqman:: All the top stories from The Week. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Photo credit: Fotolia Permalink | Leave a… -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Tracking progress for uncluttering and organizing motivation
9 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amAfter my accident last year, the one where I tore all the muscles off the bones in my foot, my podiatrist banned me from running for months. I had been training to run the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race, and being told I couldn’t run was frustrating. I spent a lot of time grumbling to myself as I hobbled around the house in my cast. The months passed, my cast went away, I did some low-impact physical therapy, and eventually got the go-ahead to start exercising again from my doctor. I took a few more months off for good measure (a.k.a. laziness), but finally returned to the gym when the… -
Unitasker Wednesday: Puppy Tweets
8 Feb 2012 | 7:13 amAll Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy! I don’t usually consider novelty items for unitasker selections. However, when novelties fail at being novel, I can’t pass up on such easy targets. This week, I present to you Puppy Tweets: What is a Puppy Tweets? It’s a device your dog wears around its neck that transmits messages to your computer so your dog can tweet. Because, um, tweeting is something you really want your dog to do? From the product description on Amazon: When your dog… -
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses can improve your uncluttering and organizing projects
6 Feb 2012 | 8:19 amWe write a great deal on this site about how knowing what you really need can help you unclutter and organize. Do you like to have paper and pens next to you while you work on the computer? Do you access your hole punch five times a day? Do you like to have music on while you fold the laundry? If so, you should have these tools in places you can easily reach while you work on these tasks. Get rid of the things you don’t need, and have available the things you do. In addition to knowing what tools you need, though, it’s also a good idea to know your personal strengths and… -
A year ago on Unclutterer
6 Feb 2012 | 7:30 am2011 January resolution wrap up, and introduction of February resolution In 2011, I’m trying out small, monthly resolutions instead of large, annual New Year’s resolutions. My public resolution for January was to be more organized in the kitchen, and create and use more nutritious meal plans for my family. In February, I will go through everything — absolutely everything — in my office. Unitasker Wednesday: Watermelon knife This year, I vow to impress watermelons! I shall feel no shame about using a multi-functional knife. Instead, I will win the watermelons’… -
Workspace of the Week: Stylishly simple
3 Feb 2012 | 7:27 amThis week’s Workspace of the Week is Sean’s mid-century modern table desk: I really enjoy looking at this week’s workspace selection because it’s utilitarian, but not absent of style. The surfaces are uncluttered and free of distracting items to pull one away from actual work. The cables are nice and orderly, the large calendar is a striking point of focus, and the desk provides ample workspace to spread out materials if necessary. My guess is that less-often-accessed office supplies are contained in the drawers to the right of the desk. Thank you, Sean, for sharing your…
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Are you burdened by your stuff?
8 Feb 2012 | 11:06 amcredit: misteraitch Yesterday I watched the show Anderson. It was only the second time I’ve ever seen the show and this one was about a mom and her hoarding issues. She was a regular mom with piles and piles and piles of stuff. I found it so interesting that she viewed her stuff with a similar love that you would have for a child. The idea of throwing something away for her hurt as if she was giving away her own flesh and blood. Those are some intense emotions for the things. I can imagine that to be just as overwhelming as all the stuff. When Anderson showed this mom the… -
Organizing & Inventorying Children’s Clothing + free printables!
7 Feb 2012 | 8:50 amToday I’ve got one of our awesome sponsors of the 29 Day Organizing Challenge here with us to help with a question that is very popular…how to organizing children’s clothing yet to be grown into or for the change of seasons. Jennifer from Listplanit.com offers some great tips and includes TWO free printables as well!! Thanks so much Jennifer and welcome! A change in season means a rotation of the wardrobe, and unless your child has plenty of room in his or her dresser or closet, you will likely be storing the finished season’s garments and bringing out the new… -
Menu Plan Monday ~ Feb 6/12
6 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amHappy Monday my friends! I hate when I eat a big meal on Sunday nights because it sure makes planning my menu plan for the next week that much harder. Do you ever find that? The last thing I want to do is look at pictures of more food :) I want to thank everyone who commented and emailed me privately with solutions for my sciatica. I really really appreciate it and feel very loved! I’m feeling much better now with the help of some stretching exercises and a tennis ball :) If you also suffer from this problem be sure to check out the comments on this post. Stumbling Block:… -
Dressers Make Excellent Storage Containers
1 Feb 2012 | 8:48 pmI love today’s guest post topic because I too love to use dressers for organizing. They are so versatile as you are about to see and can often be purchased inexpensively second hand! Please welcome Amy from the blog, A Nest for All Seasons here today! After Christmas and the winter birthdays, I tend to do a toy purge. There are so many broken toys, various pieces of junk, etc, etc everywhere and it just about drives me bananas. While I’m tossing and donating toys, I keep the momentum going and start going through all of my dressers. …and I’m not talking clothes. You… -
Org Junkie’s 29 Day Organizational Challenge Begins + Sponsors!
1 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amIt’s finally here! It’s time for Org Junkie’s 29 Day Organizational Challenge!! Our official challenge page can be found here where you’ll find all the specifics of the challenge. Today is all about introducing yourself and letting us know which room you’ll be organizing this month. And for those that are bravest of all I’ve put up a linky below if you’d like to link up your “before” pictures however please know that this isn’t a requirement of the challenge (although you will have to show them at the end of the month). I…
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Would You Answer The Door In That?
31 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pmWhat do you wear when you’re at home? Whether you’re working, doing chores, or chilling out, the clothes you wear can affect your mood, motivation and even feelings of self-respect. If you find yourself struggling with procrastination, low productivity or lack of motivation, your at-home wardrobe could be to blame. Do you pull on any old thing because you’re ‘just at home’? Do you say to yourself, ‘No one can see me, so why bother?’ If someone knocks at the door, do you stay very quiet and hope they’ll leave, because you’re too embarrassed… -
Get Organized, Get Happy in 2012!
30 Dec 2011 | 10:43 pmReady to make 2012 happy, organized and clutter-free? Here are some strategies to start the year off well. 3 Powerful Strategies For A Fabulous New Year Although the start of a new year is a fairly arbitrary thing, it offers a priceless psychological gift – motivation! Don’t waste this gift! Take advantage of the January 1 effect to get started the way you want the year to continue. If you’re like most people, you’re hoping this is the year you get rid of clutter, lose weight, get organized, get healthier, achieve your goals… To increase the chances that the new year is a fabulous… -
Value Packs – Up to 70% Off Individual Prices
29 Dec 2011 | 5:39 amValue Packs – Up to 70% Off Individual Prices These specials are now finished. To hear about our latest specials, join us on Facebook and subscribe to the monthly Get Organized newsletter (with FREE 72-page Organize Your Life & Goals interactive workbook). Over the past few months we’ve added a bunch of new products to our value packs without increasing the prices – including: Organize-In-5 2012 Diary Goals & Priorities Diary Complete Guide To SMART Goals 30-Day Organize-athon Pack 52 Weight Loss Missions. (This Comparison Grid shows which packs contain which products.)… -
52 Weight Loss Missions: FREE Sample, Plus Kindle e-Book & iPad App Now Available
29 Dec 2011 | 2:55 am52 Weight Loss Missions: Get Two Sample Missions Absolutely FREE! If you’ve been wondering about the NEW 52 Weight Loss Missions program, then you can now download two FREE missions – no sign-up needed. Download your sample here. 52 Weight Loss Missions Kindle e-Book and iPad App Now Available The 52 Weight Loss Missions Action Pack contains the 200-page e-book as well as an interactive Diet & Exercise Diary, Workbook, Weekly Email Series, MP3 Audiobook and other cool tools and bonuses. But for on-the-go access to the main content of the e-book, you can also now get the iPad app… -
BRAND NEW Organize-In-5 Diary – Only $4.95 (87% Off)
28 Dec 2011 | 9:48 pmBRAND NEW Organize-In-5 Diary – Only $4.95 (87% Off) This offer has closed. To hear about our latest specials, join us on Facebook and subscribe to the monthly Get Organized newsletter (with FREE 72-page Organize Your Life & Goals interactive workbook). Update: The Facebook phone app doesn’t allow you to view the code. You need to view the code from a computer. Getting Organized Has Never Been Easier – Now You Can Do It In Just 5 Minutes a Day… The Organize-In-5 2012 Diary gives you a 5-minute organization task for every day of the year – except Saturdays, when you get a…
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Webinars on Keys to GTD, and GTD & Outlook
8 Feb 2012 | 12:10 pmWhat’s your level of GTD expertise? No matter what it is, these interactive and concise 90-minute webinars will deepen your mastery of the GTD best practices. David Allen Company offers these on an “a la carte” basis, giving you the flexibility and affordability to choose just the ones that work for you. Keys to Getting Things Done® This live Webinar will give a fast & fun overview on the keys for Getting Things Done, led by a Senior Coach. Learn about the best practices and tools for managing the five phases of your workflow: Collect, Process, Organize, Review &… -
How do you get people to do what they said they would do?
7 Feb 2012 | 12:18 pmPeople who are starting with GTD often ask how to handle delegation, especially when a “waiting for” from another person doesn’t get delivered as agreed. Here’s a question and answer with David Allen on this topic. Question: I just finished the “Getting Things Done” book and I know the methods you have expressed will for sure help me! I was wondering if you can help answer one of my questions? For Actions, let’s say you have to delegate work to someone. If that person doesn’t do the work that they volunteer to, how do you act in a stress-free… -
GTD and Goal Setting
1 Feb 2012 | 3:08 pmHave you wondered whether goal setting works? The February issue of Productive Living has David Allen’s answer to that question. “Yes, but not the way most people seem to understand goal setting. In my experience, the real value of defining desired futures is not so much in the world they describe, but the change in perception the process of setting goals fosters.” DAVID’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT THE VALUE OF GOALS What we focus on changes what we notice. Our brain filters information, seeing one thing in a situation instead of something else, based on what we identify with,… -
Getting your Startup Under Control
30 Jan 2012 | 8:28 pmIn this Dorm Room Tycoon interview on huffduffer, David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, explains how entrepreneurs can be in control, and why planning and having an overall purpose are keys to success. David Allen: Getting Things Done Interview – Getting your Startup Under Control: Business Listen to the complete interview here. -
A Writer’s GTD Journey
26 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pmGTD Times reader Jenna contributed her ideas on how to adapt GTD to writing. A Writer’s GTD Journey About a year ago I was beginning to feel overwhelmed with my list of unfinished projects. I’m a writer and had about a dozen scripts, stories, and article ideas backlogged on my computer. Not only I was not completing any of the projects, I was adding new ideas every day. Each new idea, rather than filling me with excitement at the prospect of undertaking a new creative project, instead filled me with dread and anxiety because I felt like I was looking at corpses—great concepts…
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How to Set Goals – To Create the Best Year
6 Feb 2012 | 10:57 amPhoto by Kevin Russ Editor’s Note: We’re giving away a $265 stunning energy necklace at the end of this post. Remember to leave a comment to enter. Don’t miss it. :) By Tina Su For New Year’s Eve 2011, Jeremy and I sat down and made our goals for the year. We made sure the goals were measurable, challenging, and lead us in the direction we wanted to go. After all, the experts say to set SMART goals. As diligent students, we complied. Well, I accidentally opened up this document last week, for the first time since we created it (more than a year ago). I had completely… -
7 Lessons from a Broken Heart
30 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmPhoto by Rosie Hardy Editor’s Note: Even though this story contains life lessons from a broken heart (a painful break up), its lessons are applicable to many other life situations. I highly recommend reading this, even if you are not going through a broken heart. By guest contributor Kayla Albert “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” ~Charles R. Swindoll Nine months ago, as I carted my meager belongings into my parents house–a move that was supposed to be temporary–my world came crashing down. It was an… -
The Power of Rituals
23 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pmPhoto by Valerio Boncompagni Editor’s Note: This is a story by guest contributor Jordan Alam “The more I broaden my interpretation of what can be called a ritual, the more I find them, and find myself creating them in my life.” ~Lisa Weiner I was sitting with my therapist in the midst of college finals. It was one of our last sessions together before I would return home for the long summer vacation. It stunned me that my sophomore year at college was coming to an end. Where had the time gone? “I feel like it’s too soon,” I told her, “Like I’ve worked through all these changes,… -
Simplify Your Life This Year
16 Jan 2012 | 3:09 pmPhoto by Rosie Hardy By TSN Contributor Rajiv Vij This is the season for resolutions. I reckon you have considered one or two yourself. Unfortunately, as the year progresses, most New Years resolution tend to fall by the wayside and end up as mere intents. Here’s an insightful approach towards creating a life that’s not only happier and more fulfilling, but one that also automatically responds to your most meaningful resolutions. The Complicated Life Driven sometimes by ambition and other times by a sense of inner incompleteness, we instinctively immerse ourselves in a myriad of pursuits. -
How to Live
8 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmPhoto by Vanessa Paxton By Cat Li Stevenson “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures.” ~Henry Ward Beecher “Okay, let’s say life is a blank canvas. Anything you want. What would you paint, babe?” I asked my husband. There was a brief pause. He grabbed a few Almond Rocas off the kitchen counter, made his way to the couch, and then sat there … like a happy, modern Buddha. He responded, “I don’t think about what to paint, I think about how to paint.” Irritation quickly spread throughout my entire body. Regardless of the Zen…
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Like Water
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my future hoard?
29 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pmLast Tuesday, Sidney at Milbetweenus.com posted the story of Greg’s journey through his parents’ hoard. It’s a compelling and tragic read that helped me understand why some COHs have encouraged me to say something now to my parents instead of waiting until they’re found clinging to life (or worse) under the weight of their hoard. the "office" When I consider the mass of things my parents have accumulated in their lifetimes, I prefer to just never look back. What’s really sad about it in retrospect is that while I lived in that house for the 2 years or so… -
Three Home Health Benefits To Carpet Cleaning
29 Jan 2012 | 12:35 pmCarpet cleaning can improve the appearance of your home and extend the life of your carpet, but perhaps the most valuable benefit from the process is improving you and your family’s health. According to the American Lung Association, if members of your household suffer from conditions that can affect their breathing, such as snoring or asthma, it’s especially crucial that you vacuum your carpets at least three times a week. Beyond vacuuming regularly, you may also benefit from having your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year. If you’re not fully convinced of the benefits… -
And I thought I was busy in London...?!
29 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amIt was bound to happen. I’m my own worst enemy. But then, where’s the fun in relaxation?! In our planning and preparation prior to the move to Bermuda, we read about the difficulty in finding work if you didn’t have the right skills…which it appeared I probably didn’t. I tested the water with a few potential Bermudian companies and to cover all bases, I tried to find freelance work I could pick up from anywhere in the world. A little freelance work came in, but it wasn’t going to keep me ‘Michelle busy’. I’ve been busy making… -
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Feb 2, Frugal Shopping Tips - For Thrifty Living
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Jan 24, Valentine Gifts On A Thrifty Budget For Romantic Frugal Fun day
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Jan 9, Sale Time
9 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmWell it's that time f year again. everyone as eaten too much, spent too much and basically over done it. Now its time to put those frugal ahts on and make the most of those sales. Get out there and buy next years Christmas cards as half the price or less. Look out for gifts which are in the sales and which can be use as extras or stocking fillers. But remember just because it's in the sale doesn't mean you have to buy it. Only buy what you need and will use. Happy shopping -
Dec 21, Calendars - Everyday Frugal Tips and Uses
21 Dec 2011 | 3:02 amUncommon uses for calendars
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Spear Phishing Uses Friendly Faces to Spread E-Mail Fraud
4 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amFrom New York Times.com Most people know to ignore the e-mail overture from a Nigerian prince offering riches in exchange for a bank account number. That is a scam, plain to the eye. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the F.B.I. would investigate a series of fraudulent e-mails. Enrique Salem, Symantec's chief executive, said hackers personalize messages. But what if the e-mail appears to come from a colleague down the hall? And all he asks is that you add some personal information to a company database? This is spear phishing, a rapidly proliferating form of fraud that comes with… -
Eating Fish Reduces Alzheimer's Risk
4 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amFrom NewsMaxHealth.com Eating baked or broiled fish once a week improves your brain health and cuts your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "This is the first study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption, brain structure, and Alzheimer's risk," Dr. Cyrus Raji said in a statement. "The results showed that people who consumed baked or broiled fish at least one time per week had better ... Read… -
Great Work-at-Home Jobs for Retirees
4 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amFrom AARP Bulletin Returning to work is an economic necessity for some retirees and a personal choice for others. Either way, the prospect of long commutes and annoying co-workers can be daunting. A good compromise might be to find a work-at-home job. That's what Jackie Booley did. In 2007, she retired from her position as an AT&T call center manager. Her husband had recently died from chronic kidney failure, and Booley, then 61, was exhausted from serving as his primary caregiver while holding down full-time employment. But retirement proved to be short-lived. Two years later, with… -
The Employee Mindset Needs To Go
29 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amFrom Afford-Anything.com Last week I jetted to New Orleans for a journalism conference and then zoomed to Chicago for a blogger’s conference. After seeing these two groups back-to-back, I had a huge “A-Ha!” moment. I figured out why one group is beating the pants off the other. You see, there’s incredible pessimism in journalism circles: everyone’s crying about the lack of jobs. And there’s enormous optimism in the blogger community: everyone’s celebrating the zillion ways to launch a career ... Read the entire article. This Website is Sponsored by The Herbs Place - Wholesale… -
Stop Spending Money - The Definition
29 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amFrom EnemyOfDebt.com Here are stories of two people who just didn’t “get it” when they were told to “stop spending money.” Before we dive into the personal lives of others, let me be clear about my intentions. I’m not here to embarrass anyone, find fault or make fun. My intention is to use examples from real life situations that will help some of this “soft technology” stick better, so we can improve our chances of success in personal financial matters based on insights from genuine experience. Read the entire article. This Website is Sponsored by The Herbs Place - Wholesale…
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Fun, Frugal Challenges to Try
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Shopping from a Surplus
7 Feb 2012 | 8:12 amThe act of shopping from a surplus will help you save money on groceries. When you shop from a deficit, you will always pay more money. Here is some information that will help explain the practice of shopping from a surplus and how you can do it to lower your grocery bill. -
When You Want to Stay at Home
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When You Need a Gratitude Boost
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How to Become a Mystery Shopper
31 Jan 2012 | 8:23 amWhat is a mystery shopper and how can you become one? Mystery shopping can be a good way to earn extra money and get items for free. All you need is a flexible schedule and the desire to go shopping and try new things.
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Homemade Valentine's Gifts for Men
9 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amForget about trying to woo your guy with some store-bought fancy. A homemade Valentine's Day gift is the best gift of all: 6 Homemade Valentine's Gifts for Men Related Reading: Gifts from the Kitchen Valentine's Day Coupon Books More Homemade Gifts for Men Photo © Flickr user Veganbaking.net Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter -
An Interview with The Coupon Mom
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amEver wonder how the financial experts handle their own money? Well, it's time to find out. This week we interviewed Stephanie Nelson, a leading coupon expert and the woman behind CouponMom.com. Check it out: Stephanie Nelson Q&A Like this interview? We'll have more just like it in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. Related Reading: Stores that Accept Competitor's Coupons How to Make a Coupon Binder What is Coupon Overage? How to Stack Coupons Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter -
Homemade Valentine's Gifts for Kids
7 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amWant to raise frugal kids? Then, show them how much fun frugality can be. Start by giving them a homemade Valentine's Day gift (very fun), and build from there: 9 Homemade Valentine's Gifts for Kids Related Reading: Homemade Gifts for Girls Homemade Gifts for Boys Homemade Gifts for Teens Photo © Erin Huffstetler Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter -
How Long Food Keeps in the Freezer
6 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amPut an end to freezer burn by learning (and adhering to) the recommended freezer times for all of your favorite foods: The Shelf Life of Frozen Foods Related Reading: Printable Freezer Labels Freezer Inventory List Should I Replace My Freezer? Photo © Flickr user Merelymel13 Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter -
Cheap Super Bowl Eats
3 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amLooking for some budget-friendly Super Bowl munchies? Give these recipes a try: Easy Egg Rolls Pan Pizza Dough Biscuit Popovers Oven Fries Ham and Cheese Calzone Crockpot Chili Vegetarian Chili Kettle Corn More Cheap Party Foods Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter
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Mighty Bargain Hunter
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Mr. Rebates is turning 10 … and giving away $10,000
7 Feb 2012 | 9:49 pmI’ve talked about Mr. Rebates before many times. This website, which has now been around ten years, allows you to save money online through thousands of stores simply by clicking through Mr. Rebates on the way to the online store. The rebates accumulate until you reach $10.00, and then you can request them through PayPal. After you sign up, they’ll even kick in $5.00 toward your first payout. Got friends? If they sign up through you, then whatever rebates they earn will trigger a 20% commission to you. Forever. (It doesn’t reduce their rebate at all. This is a… -
The magic of compounding has left the building?
2 Feb 2012 | 11:56 pmYou’ve heard of the magic of compounding, right? If not, here’s a quick version. Let’s say you have a savings account that earns 1% per month. (Don’t laugh too hard. My dad had one that paid this rate at one point.) Let’s say also that you put in $1,000 at the start of 2012, and never add anything more. According to the Rule of 72, after about 72 months, I’ll have about $2,000. In another 72 months, I’ll have $4,000. In another 72, $8,000. The amount in the account doubles each 72 months it sits there. This happens because the amount… -
How to save money on gifts for your spouse
25 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pmNext week I’ll have been married ten years to the best woman in the world. (Yeah, I know — I’m biased.) We’ve gotten into the habit of letting each other know before we’re about to purchase something big — something that costs in the neighborhood of $150 or more. When I tipped my plans to get a rather expensive 10th anniversary gift, my wife thought that we had better uses for the money at this time. This leniency extends to other gift-giving occasions like Christmas, birthdays, and even Valentine’s Day. She lets me off the hook. But… -
Reusing paper towels?! Hmmmm …
15 Jan 2012 | 11:50 pmWe don’t watch a whole lot of TV — and we only have basic cable anyway — so I’m not a regular watcher of Extreme Cheapskates on TLC. The first time I had heard of the show was through a video on MSN.com. This particular one-minute clip features four extreme cheapskate tactics: Cutting open toothpaste tubes to get at the last bit of toothpaste Sharpening the blades from disposable razors on the striking surface of a box of matches Pulling apart two-ply toilet paper to get two one-ply rolls Hanging up paper towels to dry Life is a giant exercise in opportunity cost… -
My two cents on Suze Orman and her prepaid card
11 Jan 2012 | 12:03 amSuze Orman needed to upgrade her leather jacket to a flak jacket tonight in a personal finance scrap match with personal finance bloggers over her new self-branded prepaid debit card. The Approved Card is her own personally-branded prepaid debit card with what appears to be a decent package of tools and features. The downsides, as pointed out by PT Money, are a $36/year minimum fee and a less-than-clear path to using it for building or rebuilding credit. Some of the more outspoken posters got tweets back from Orman’s Twitter account. 20 and Engaged has a history of the…
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Northern Cheapskate
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Green Up Your Lighting & Save on Your Utility Bill
9 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amSome say pictures are worth a thousand words and since I don’t want to type out a thousand words (I’ll still type out some), I am going to provide you with a handful of pictures from my home to help you learn some ways you can green up your lighting by using less electricity and ultimately save money on your electric bill. Replace Incandescent Lights with CFL Lights The give off the same amount of light, but at a lower wattage. A lower wattage means less electricity is being used. Many utility companies are still giving rebates for the purchase of CFLs or they may provide them to… -
Track Your Spending, Cut Your Costs
8 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amIt seems like such a simple thing: Track what you spend your money on, and then you’ll figure out how to set a budget. But if you don’t have a good system for tracking your expenses, it will be hard for you to come up with meaningful data from which you can make better decisions on how to spend your money. I’ve found a few simple ways to track my expenses over the years. Here are a few: Paper and pencil. In college I jotted down everything I spent money on in a little notebook and then tallied it up at the end of each month. This was easy because I could carry the… -
Free Ioda SXSW 2012 Music Sampler
7 Feb 2012 | 11:25 amLooking for some new music? Get a FREE download of Ioda SXSW Opening Day Bash Sampler 2012. The MP3 collection contains 13 songs from the opening day of one of Austin’s biggest music events of the year. Amazon is one of my favorite sources for free music – and I love that the downloads can be played on your computer or any MP3 player. Note: This post contains affiliate links that helps support this site at no cost to you. Please see our full disclosure policy for more information. You May Also Like: A Look Ahead: My 2012 New Year’s Resolutions Libraries: More than Free Books! -
5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas on the Cheap
7 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amphoto credit: Will Merydith The following is a guest post by Angelita Williams. It’s only a week away—that one day that we all love to hate, the day in which we are all reminded how inadequate we are romantically, regardless of whether we are single or taken—Valentine’s Day. Most Valentine’s Day dates are remarkably unmemorable, and the sad part is that you usually end up spending oodles of money in the process. Instead of doing your typical date night—fancy restaurant, post-meal event, etc., why not spend more time thinking of creative, cheaper ideas, and less money… -
Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic: Valentine Card Creator
7 Feb 2012 | 4:30 amGet ready for Valentine’s Day with this weekend’s project at Lowe’s. Your child can make Valentine Card Creator for free at the Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10 a.m. at participating Lowe’s stores. You should sign up in advance for these free workshops, and a parent must be present at the workshop with the child. Each workshop runs about an hour and is geared toward kids in first through fifth grade. Many of the projects are completed in much less than an hour. My boys have gone since they’ve were four and they do fine with…
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Couponing 101
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RecycleBank: Earn 40 New Points!
9 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmRecycleBank has a new opportunity to Earn up to 40 Points! Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank Click on the Valentine’s Day icon. Explore the page. Take the Sustainability Quiz for 20 points. Submit a favorite sweet recipe for 20 points. You can redeem your points for a number of great rewards including a 20% Off Flowers and Gifts at ProFlowers, 20% Off all orders at Personal Creations, and More! Not familiar with RecycleBank? RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. The points can be redeemed for a variety of great items. -
Free in Stores This Week: Vitamin D, Kikkoman Mixes, CoQ10, and More!
9 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmCheck out all the things you can get for FREE in stores this week! Hurry, most of these deals end Saturday, February 11th. CVS Zarbees Children’s Cough Syrup 4 oz. $6, Earn $6 in ECBs (Limit 1) = Free Vaseline Lotion 3 oz 99¢ - $1/1 Vaseline Lotion Coupon (1/29 RP) = Free Target Bic Crystal Stick Pens 99¢ - $1/1 Bic Pens Coupon (1/8 RP) Free Just For Men Color $6.99 - $2/1 Just For Men Printable Coupon - Mail-in Rebate for purchase price up to $9.50 = Free Up & Up Pantiliners 79¢ – 89¢ - $1/1 Feminine Care Product Target Printable Coupon Free Aquafresh Extreme Clean… -
Whole Foods Market Coupon Matchups and Deals 2/9 – 2/15
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amThese are the best deals at Whole Foods Market this week. Keep in mind that prices will vary by region, so verify these sales with your online ad. Whole Foods will allow you to use one Whole Foods store coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item, however I suggest you check with your local Whole Foods to be sure. Kettle Potato Chips $2- $1/1 Kettle Brand Chips Coupon (1/29 RP) = $1Oikos Organic Fat Free Yogurt $1.25 - 50¢/2 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt Printable Coupon = $1 ea.Garden Of Eatin’ Chips $3- $1/1 Garden of Eatin' Product Whole… -
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: B1G1 Free Drinks on Valentine’s Day
9 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amHere’s another great restaurant deal for Valentine’s Day! The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf will be offering Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Drinks all day long, Valentine’s Day, February 14th only. Thanks, Surviving The Stores! Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: B1G1 Free Drinks on Valentine’s Day is a post from Couponing 101 -
Walmart Coupon Matchups and Deals 2/9
9 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amIf you need help with abbreviations, please reference this post: Couponing Terms & Abbreviations. Remember that Walmart prices will vary from store to store. The prices for these items may be slightly higher or lower at your store. Here are some of the great deals you can pick up at Walmart right now: Yoplait Yogurt 60¢- 40¢/6 Yoplait Yogurt (2/5 GM) or Printable Coupon = 53¢ ea.Crave Treats for Cats $1.47- B1G1 Crave Treats for Cats Printable Coupon = 74¢ ea.Tucks 12-ct. $2.84- $4/2 Pepcid, Lactaid or Tucks Product Coupon (2/5 SS) = 84¢ ea.Betty…
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Freebies and Much More
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Add or Enter Giveaways at our Tuesday #Giveaway Linky (01/17 - 01/23)
17 Jan 2012 | 7:06 amIt's that time again...Tuesday Giveaway Roundup Time! Come list your giveaways, contests, and sweeps for free...or...sign-up for some wonderful giveaways, contests, and sweeps!Don't forget to visit the other Tuesday Giveaway Linky's by clicking here!Or...use the list below to go directly to the various Tuesday Giveaway Linky's...CakeblastFrom PDX with LoveFrugal For My FriendsGiving & Sharing Reviews and GiveawaysGrammy Janet's PlaceHip Mama's PlaceHome Grown FamiliesMommy Has to WorkMoney Saving Tips & Offers by UFLMrs Nespy's Frugal WorldOutnumbered 3 to 1Reviews From the… -
January 16th Coupon Alert: Glade, Hormel, Smuckers, Nabisco, Athenos, Nivea, Colgate, and More
16 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pmGlade® - $3.00 off Glade® PlugIns® Lasting Impressions Glade® - $1.00 off on any Glade® Press & Spray starter kit Glade® - $1.00 off any Glade® Scented Oil Candle holder Glade® - $2.00 off Glade® Expressions Oil Diffuser Glade® - $0.55 off Glade® Premium Room Spray (9.7-oz) Glade® - $1.00 off on any Glade® Automatic Spray refill Glade® - $1.50 off TWO Glade® Scented Oil Candle refills Glade® - $0.55 off Glade® Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator Glade® - $3.50 off Glade® Sense & Spray starter kit Glade® - $1.00 off Glade® Expressions Fragrance Mist Glade® - $1.00… -
Tallahassee Coupon Alert: $5 Off Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash January 26th - January 29th
10 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum Bash plays the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center January 26-29, 2012. All of our amazing acts are tricked-out for the circus party and are ready to perform wild feats of wonder and strength. The fun begins with a rockin' All Access Pre-show Party where party goers can learn fresh dance moves from Ringling Bros. clown DJ Dean, style in glitzy costumes, learn balancing and juggling skills, take photos with circus stars and get an exclusive backstage look at our exotic animals, only at Barnum Bash. Get your tickets today at… -
Product Review: Add Vitalicious Banana Choco Chip VitaTops to Your Christmas Wish List
14 Dec 2011 | 11:54 amMy family is moving in the upcoming weeks and it has been complete chaos. I'm not complaining because I enjoy chaos, but my time has been dedicated to packing, packing, and more packing. In all the hustle and bustle of packing, I've been enjoying healthy snacks throughout my busy days and thanks to Vitalicious, I've also been completely satisfied after eating my healthy snacks.I was sent the new Banana Choco Chip VitaTops to review and this flavor was the best one the company sells. I've had almost every flavor and I've always loved the chocolate flavors...call me a sweet toothed person. Come… -
Got Inflammation this Winter? Try Natural Rx-Free Inflammation Relief from Nopalea
13 Dec 2011 | 8:58 amWinter is here folks and it sure is taking over the entire US quite quickly. Here in North Florida, the weather has been hovering in the 40's and 50's. This is cold for us! I could tell Winter was coming because my joints start telling me. Waking up is harder the colder it gets.Do you or someone you know suffer from inflammation and its related health problems like I do? I'm thankful it's just during the Winter months...and thanks to Florida, we don't have but a few. I recently came across a new product that helps with inflammation and joint related issues. It's called Nopalea.Nopalea…
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Young and Frugal
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I’m Not Dead…
8 Feb 2012 | 6:45 pmHi Internet, It’s been about 14 months since my last blog post, so excuse me while I shake off some rust and update you about my life. About 14 months ago I announced to the world my immediate friends and family that Mary and I were expecting a baby. See the video below for how we made the announcement. This announcement on top of a few other things turned our lives upside down. You see as we made this announcement I changed jobs to go to accept a high risk/high reward opportunity that had me working 70 to 80 hour weeks for six months straight. Then my son was born in July, and I cut… -
The Giving Pledge
9 Dec 2010 | 6:46 pmToday I was inspired by my good friend Corey sending me a text message related to the latest news that Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of facebook, had decided to become a part of “The Giving Pledge.” For those who are not aware of what the giving pledge is I will sum it up briefly for you: it’s a group of extremely wealthy people, formed by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, in which everyone in the group agrees to give the majority of their wealth to charity by the end of their lives or at their death. While the concept is noble, I’d like to look at the economics of a… -
The Importance Of Sports In Business
6 Dec 2010 | 8:11 pmWhen I was a child I played every sport because all of my friends were playing them; baseball, soccer, basketball, and flag football. While I was never particularly great at any of them, I was never bad. But as I grew, and sports became more competitive (and my asthma got progressively worse) I lost interest. I only played flag football for one year, basketball for 4 years, soccer for 4 years, and my true love, baseball, I gave up in the seventh grade. Truth be told, I was never really a huge sports fan, but I admit to being a bandwagon fan for most of the local sports teams. I… -
Stay On Your Toes, Or You Might Get Knocked On Your Ass
28 Nov 2010 | 7:47 pmOn Black Friday I was roped into what I knew was going to be a horrible, horrible mistake, and that was going to the mall with my wife. But what I knew was going to be awful ended up being quite nice for a few reasons. Since we went at night the mall was not that packed (as witnessed by our easy to find parking space), and since we had a mission to get in and get out, it was fairly tolerable, but the most non-awful part about it was that I got inspired. I got inspired to write this post, and the photo below is the reason why. Our sole purpose of the trip was to go to Lulu Lemon, a company… -
Co-Brand With Your Employer
4 May 2010 | 7:02 pmI work for a company that has a great brand and a cool culture, and part of that brand and culture requires that I adhere to a strict dress code of jeans (or solid color shorts), tennis shoes, a belt, a company branded hat (optional), and an embroidered polo shirt. Some people love it, some hate it, but it’s our dress code and we stick to it. As a result we are all extensions of the brand wherever we go. After work when we all go out to happy hour we are walking advertisements and representatives for the brand, and the way that we carry ourselves reflects back on the companies brand; if…
