Author Archives: ~Dawn - Page 17
One Advantage to Grocery Lists
I was standing in line at the grocery store watching a couple ahead of me. The guy put his food up on the counter and the cashier rang it up.…
Air Freshener Matchsticks
When the odor in the bathroom gets to be too much it is best to use something to freshen the air, so as not to stink out the next user.…
Coming Out, Work, and My Simple Life
A woman works with her coworkers; eats lunch with them and may even have a couple of drinks after work. She doesn't say anything about being gay, but then, she…
Of Safety and Expense
This next week surfgirl and I will be flying to Augusta, GA to check the city out, my possible job transfer location, enjoying the ocean and hanging out with her…
Garbage Dresser Refinishing
The apartment complex that surfgirl and I live in has dumpsters that rival almost any college dumpster. You can find some pretty interesting things. We've been needing a dresser for…
Parts of Frugality
How I became Frugal- I would have to say I am one of the lucky ones, in that I grew up in a house where my Mom made things last…
Creativity and Vehicles
One of the ways that Surfgirl and I save money is by only having one car. This was a conscience decision to reduce expenses. It is also helpful that surfgirl…
A Few Clothing Tips
Any way you can reduce little expenses, do it. It is the little stuff that adds up and causes your wallet to leak money when you aren't looking. Every now…
Home Repair Ideas
Here they are in all their glory. Use them, laugh at them or add your own in the comments below. Just use common sense and always test an area first.…
What Money Can’t Buy
I've seen the site before but never took the time to read it through; there is some good stuff. The site is The New American Dream and you could spend…