jap631's comments

Toilet Frugality - Blog Entry

19 Aug 2009 06:00 AM

What about the old saying "if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down" for toilet water savings?!!

Eight Rules for Buying Groceries without Coupons - Blog Entry

28 Jul 2009 05:46 AM

I would add, if you like to eat things out of season, preserve them. Dehydrate, can or freeze them and enjoy them later!

How to Shop at Outgrown Sales - Blog Entry

17 Feb 2009 07:05 AM

what is an outgrown sale? I've never heard of it. i've bene to rummage sales, yard sales, etc. but not an "outgrown" sale.

Will Buying Used Clothes and Toys or Reselling Them Soon Be Illegal? - Blog Entry

09 Jan 2009 07:33 AM

Resellers have officially been exempted. See here: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html

Adolf Hitler Denied Birthday Cake - Blog Entry

18 Dec 2008 07:40 AM

Those children are going to be ridiculed and ostracized no matter what their personal beliefs, due to such a poor decision on the part of their parents.

Rich Parents Doing Away with Expensive Holiday Gifts - Blog Entry

18 Dec 2008 07:38 AM

I love their approach and I hope that since they are so popular in our culture, perhaps some will follow in their lead (and in their lead in charitable giving). I have a 2 year old and she doesn't watch tv either. She does go to daycare and, sadly, knows "Elmo" and a few others, but she doesn't ask for stuff (well, other than candy for dinner). On occaision I do take her grocery shopping with me, or to the thrift store, and she does like to look at the toys and dolls. Sometimes I've offered her that she can choose one to get, and she says "no want it". Now what 2 year old turns down toys?!! MINE! :)

A little frugalite in the making! :)

Preparing for Worse Times Ahead - Blog Entry

18 Dec 2008 07:32 AM

I would add medication/health insurance needs. If you require medication for your health, especially to be able to continue to work or function, make sure you can continue to get it.