Author Archives: ~Dawn - Page 9
Frugal Ways to Put Color On Your Walls
Having white walls or blank walls may keep your home simple and if that is the direction you want to go than more power to you. However, decorating your home…
Many Uses for Towels
It can be embarrassing to put out threadbare towels for guests, but your rag box will only hold so much. So what do you do with the other towels? Old…
An Aversion to Generic
What are some things that you would not buy generic or 2nd hand? For Myself: 1. Underwear! - This includes socks and bras. 2. Exercise shoes '“ I buy shoes…
Slang Words for American Money
I've always been curious about some of the origins of different slang words we use for money - here is what I found: Buck '“ Popular in 1856; this was…
Thrifty Tips for Odor Removal
Natural ways to remove odors or cut down on them; because you don't want a face like this when you come into your home. Homemade Airfreshener 1- Check your cupboard…
Coupon Mom Vs. Grocery Game
I did the Grocery Game and I have visited the Coupon Mom website and out of the two, I prefer the Coupon Mom. Here's why. For the Grocery Game: I…
Know your Rights as a Debtor
Just because you owe someone money doesn't mean that they can walk all over you, call you endlessly, and make life a pain in the bum. There are some things…
Free Air Conditioning for the Home
One of the best investments anyone can make for using their AC less and cool the house down is an Indoor/Outdoor thermometer. I check this lil' guy everyday: I check…
Consumerism. Sinful?
I read different websites that answer this question, from the title, with varying degrees of opinions. They vary from the thought that consumerism is bad and people should throw out…
Cool Your Home and Your Spending
I'd like to highlight a few ideas that I have found work in my residence and of course if you have further ideas, don't hesitate to speak up and post…