Every time I clean out the garage, I think it will be the last time for a LONG, LONG time.
Not so...somehow, it keeps filling up again. Of course, our laundry room is out there as well, so that fills up a little more space. (I just love the garage laundry room here in Florida.)
Sooo, today I decided to go out early and see what I could sort through and throw out or repurpose.
Some of my moneysavers:
Metal cookie tin with cover--Neal rescued this one from the trash. He said it would make an awesome container for his tool shelf. OK. Score one for free container.
Plastic food containers that previously held potato salad etc. Throw them out or save them? I guess I'll save them to take on picnics, so I don't have to bring home dirty dishes.
Vintage books about farming, building and the German language. Some of these were from Neal's dad, so I'll be asking if it's OK to sell them on Ebay or Amazon.
Also, I found a whole bunch of plastic containers for summer drinks and a big thermos that we can use for picnics. I saved $ by not having to go out and buy some of these things. We were looking at Big Lots yesterday at some summer stuff, and I'm glad we didn't buy any.
Found Frisbees and folding chairs to pack in our car in anticipation of fun times.
I also found ribbon and yarn in my chest of drawers where I've been storing them. Forgot about them. Yeah!
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
FREE 8 x 10 COLLAGE TODAY AT WALGREENS
Here is another good opportunity to get a free collage at Walgreens.
Just go to their website: www.walgreens.com and Log In (or create an account)
Upload the pix you are interested in for your collage.
During checkout, use the code: DADCOLLAGE
The 8 x 10" collage will be free at pickup at your local Walgreens!
Just go to their website: www.walgreens.com and Log In (or create an account)
Upload the pix you are interested in for your collage.
During checkout, use the code: DADCOLLAGE
The 8 x 10" collage will be free at pickup at your local Walgreens!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
A VISIT TO THE KEYS
It's been pretty busy around here, what with taking care of our granddaughter twice a week, selling tablets and generally trying to stay out of trouble. So, we decided to take a couple of days out of the normal routine and enjoy a little getaway.
We chose to go to the Florida Keys, first to Key Largo (where the famous movie was made with Humphrey Bogart) and then on to Key West (once the largest city in the whole state of Florida (1905.)
We like to enjoy the ride down too, so we took Route 41 instead of Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and we saved all the tolls. We were able to soak up all the beautiful scenery, saw where many of the Native Americans live now in south Florida and stopped at a visitor's center as we were nearing Route 1 heading for the Keys.
The photo ops were stupendous, both in the colors and the vegetation. I took almost 500 pictures in 3 days, so you can tell I really enjoyed the scenery. Key West, especially, was a treasure trove of architectural elements and color. And a great chance to eat well and walk it off. (It's 1.25 miles from one end of Duval Street where you see the marker for the southernmost tip of the United States to the other end where the big cruise ships dock and travelers go ashore for the shopping opportunities.)
We missed the 3-8 inches of rain they promised in Key West (Yeah!) and carried our umbrellas along with our ponchos, just in case.
It is off-season right now, so the room rate at our bed and breakfast was very reasonable and was located right in the middle of Old Town, full of history. We saved $20 by not taking the tram which travels up and down the same streets that we walk on. PTL that we can still get around really well.
Another great way to save money was with our new phone app: Gas Buddy. The app is free at the Google Play Store and when you click on it, it finds all the nearby gas stations and lists their prices and addresses. You can sort by price. We sometimes save 15 cents a gallon by using this new app! That really adds up.
We also found a Denny's in Key West with their delicious menu. AAA members get 10% off their bill and AARP get 20% off their bill after 4 pm. All these little discounts really add up.
Our last evening there, we shopped at a local grocery store and heated our burritos in the microwave. That, along with the giant chocolate chip cookies and soda chilling in our refrig, really hit the spot.
Here is Neal sitting in the "big chair" on Key Largo at the Visitor's Center and below is a typical house in Key West.
We chose to go to the Florida Keys, first to Key Largo (where the famous movie was made with Humphrey Bogart) and then on to Key West (once the largest city in the whole state of Florida (1905.)
We like to enjoy the ride down too, so we took Route 41 instead of Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and we saved all the tolls. We were able to soak up all the beautiful scenery, saw where many of the Native Americans live now in south Florida and stopped at a visitor's center as we were nearing Route 1 heading for the Keys.
The photo ops were stupendous, both in the colors and the vegetation. I took almost 500 pictures in 3 days, so you can tell I really enjoyed the scenery. Key West, especially, was a treasure trove of architectural elements and color. And a great chance to eat well and walk it off. (It's 1.25 miles from one end of Duval Street where you see the marker for the southernmost tip of the United States to the other end where the big cruise ships dock and travelers go ashore for the shopping opportunities.)
We missed the 3-8 inches of rain they promised in Key West (Yeah!) and carried our umbrellas along with our ponchos, just in case.
It is off-season right now, so the room rate at our bed and breakfast was very reasonable and was located right in the middle of Old Town, full of history. We saved $20 by not taking the tram which travels up and down the same streets that we walk on. PTL that we can still get around really well.
Another great way to save money was with our new phone app: Gas Buddy. The app is free at the Google Play Store and when you click on it, it finds all the nearby gas stations and lists their prices and addresses. You can sort by price. We sometimes save 15 cents a gallon by using this new app! That really adds up.
We also found a Denny's in Key West with their delicious menu. AAA members get 10% off their bill and AARP get 20% off their bill after 4 pm. All these little discounts really add up.
Our last evening there, we shopped at a local grocery store and heated our burritos in the microwave. That, along with the giant chocolate chip cookies and soda chilling in our refrig, really hit the spot.
Here is Neal sitting in the "big chair" on Key Largo at the Visitor's Center and below is a typical house in Key West.
Monday, May 20, 2013
SAVE BIG MONEY AND GET LOTS MORE FLAVOR
How, you say? By making your own soup.
A can of soup (the better kind, not condensed soup) costs ~ $2 a can and that is for about 2 cups worth.
I am making a really easy and delicious lentil soup today. When I'm done, it will cost me about $1.50 for lentils, $1 for meat and 50 cents or so for onions. Those are the main ingredients. I will have over 12 cups of soup when it's finished cooking in the slow cooker.
So, it costs about 26 cents a cup or about a quarter of what the canned soup costs, plus there are no chemicals or hidden preservatives in it.
And lentil soup is really delicious and loaded with fiber to keep you feeling full after you eat it. Whatever you don't eat when you first make it, you can store in a quart jar or plastic container and continue to enjoy it, heated up in the microwave.
A can of soup (the better kind, not condensed soup) costs ~ $2 a can and that is for about 2 cups worth.
I am making a really easy and delicious lentil soup today. When I'm done, it will cost me about $1.50 for lentils, $1 for meat and 50 cents or so for onions. Those are the main ingredients. I will have over 12 cups of soup when it's finished cooking in the slow cooker.
So, it costs about 26 cents a cup or about a quarter of what the canned soup costs, plus there are no chemicals or hidden preservatives in it.
And lentil soup is really delicious and loaded with fiber to keep you feeling full after you eat it. Whatever you don't eat when you first make it, you can store in a quart jar or plastic container and continue to enjoy it, heated up in the microwave.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
WANT AN IPAD BUT DON'T HAVE $400-500?
I know a lot of people who are interested in tablets.
You know what they are--portable computers that connect to the Internet, can hold E-books, can be used to check your email and offer an array of games to play on the run or keep your kids entertained.
How do you get around the huge price tags on these things?
I have an idea. Look for comparable products that are generic, not name brand. Right now, we are selling 9.2" Android tablets for $150. These are new, and in the box.
Our customers are very satisfied with the product. It comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects.
We have been using tablets since August, 2012 and have been very happy with the value that these generic tablets provide.
If you are interested in ordering from us, we can ship to any place in the United States for a reasonable amount. Leave a comment on this post with your email or phone and we will contact you.
You know what they are--portable computers that connect to the Internet, can hold E-books, can be used to check your email and offer an array of games to play on the run or keep your kids entertained.
How do you get around the huge price tags on these things?
I have an idea. Look for comparable products that are generic, not name brand. Right now, we are selling 9.2" Android tablets for $150. These are new, and in the box.
Our customers are very satisfied with the product. It comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects.
We have been using tablets since August, 2012 and have been very happy with the value that these generic tablets provide.
If you are interested in ordering from us, we can ship to any place in the United States for a reasonable amount. Leave a comment on this post with your email or phone and we will contact you.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
DO YOU HAVE $5 AND NEED HELP?
It only costs a little to get the help you need to
market your book
design a book cover
find a recipe that will really impress and be delicious
proofread something you've written, but you are no good at grammar and punctuation yourself
find a way to reach someone else that is new and different
Just go to www.FIVERR.com.
For $5, there are thousands of items that people offer to help you out.
And $5 is very little money and you get something SOOO good!
I have two items listed on Fiverr right now.
1. You can find my new picture recipe book, Chicken Italian, on Fiverr. Look under Lifestyles and then Recipes. Click on New and it will come up. To make sure that you are getting mine, it should say that it is offered by SaveMoney101. For $5, I will send you the actual book with the full color pictures. You will get it delivered to your computer where you can save it or even print it out if you want. (It is copyrighted, so you are entitled to one copy only.)
2. Another item that I have on Fiverr I put up yesterday. Many of you know that I taught shorthand for years and I am an expert in it. Shorthand forms are really beautiful to look at and I have delighted many students by writing their names in shorthand. That is what this gig is: For $5, I will write your name in shorthand in the color of your choice and send it to you. What can you do with that, you wonder? You can save it, copy it, print it out or use it to enhance your signature line on correspondence (copy and paste.)
Just go to Fiverr and click on Fun and Bizarre, then Your Message On. Click on New and scroll down until you see the photo with the shorthand on it. To make sure that you are getting mine, it should say that it is offered by SaveMoney101.
market your book
design a book cover
find a recipe that will really impress and be delicious
proofread something you've written, but you are no good at grammar and punctuation yourself
find a way to reach someone else that is new and different
Just go to www.FIVERR.com.
For $5, there are thousands of items that people offer to help you out.
And $5 is very little money and you get something SOOO good!
I have two items listed on Fiverr right now.
1. You can find my new picture recipe book, Chicken Italian, on Fiverr. Look under Lifestyles and then Recipes. Click on New and it will come up. To make sure that you are getting mine, it should say that it is offered by SaveMoney101. For $5, I will send you the actual book with the full color pictures. You will get it delivered to your computer where you can save it or even print it out if you want. (It is copyrighted, so you are entitled to one copy only.)
2. Another item that I have on Fiverr I put up yesterday. Many of you know that I taught shorthand for years and I am an expert in it. Shorthand forms are really beautiful to look at and I have delighted many students by writing their names in shorthand. That is what this gig is: For $5, I will write your name in shorthand in the color of your choice and send it to you. What can you do with that, you wonder? You can save it, copy it, print it out or use it to enhance your signature line on correspondence (copy and paste.)
Just go to Fiverr and click on Fun and Bizarre, then Your Message On. Click on New and scroll down until you see the photo with the shorthand on it. To make sure that you are getting mine, it should say that it is offered by SaveMoney101.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
SAVE MONEY BY MAKING YOUR OWN HOT FUDGE SAUCE!
And is it good. If you really LOVE chocolate, you'll especially love how easy this is to make. We like to serve it over vanilla ice cream, but you can also use it instead of frosting on a cake. Sprinkle with pecans or walnuts to top if you wish and dig in. It tastes great.
Ingredients:
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/4 c milk or light cream
a pinch of salt
Stir these ingredients together in a saucepan until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes.
Take off the burner and add:
1/2 t vanilla
1 1/2 T butter
Stir to blend.
This hot fudge sauce will harden up pretty quickly. Plan to keep this on a warmer or low burner so it stays soft for serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Ingredients:
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/4 c milk or light cream
a pinch of salt
Stir these ingredients together in a saucepan until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes.
Take off the burner and add:
1/2 t vanilla
1 1/2 T butter
Stir to blend.
This hot fudge sauce will harden up pretty quickly. Plan to keep this on a warmer or low burner so it stays soft for serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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