Mary Ann Romans's comments

Pile Up Your Laundry (And Save) - Blog Entry

21 Mar 2010 04:48 AM

Ironing socks and underwear, now there is a perfectionist! Have you ever tried any of those wrinkle sprays? I haven't, but supposedly, you just spray the garment and pull at it to get the wrinkles out.

How to Publicize Your Yard Sale - Blog Entry

12 Mar 2010 01:50 PM

Ah, Jessica, that is the secret! I would probably have asked someone to watch my sale so I could sneak away and browse. :)

How to Find College Scholarships - Blog Entry

12 Mar 2010 01:49 PM

Thanks Mark. Good luck to your son!

Saving on a Dryer - Blog Entry

17 Feb 2010 02:52 PM

What do you do when you have company over?

Early Bird Specials Evolving - Blog Entry

16 Feb 2010 04:28 PM

Michele, I haven't been in a McD in a bit. Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a great early dinner treat for the kids one night.

The Danger of Frugality - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2010 01:07 PM

Good point, Andrea!

Living on One Income - Blog Entry

23 Jan 2010 03:51 PM

It is so true. I tried counseling a friend who decided to go back to work full time, even though she wanted to stay home with her child. She was in tears because they needed the income.

At the same time, she scoffed at the idea of cutting the cable bill, cooking means from basic ingredients and doing without the once a week maid service or the third car (for emergencies).

Redecorating without Spending a Dime - Blog Entry

23 Jan 2010 03:25 PM

What a great idea! I bet it keeps those drafts at bay as well as visually warm up the room.

Shrinking the Cell Phone Bill - Blog Entry

16 Jan 2010 12:05 PM

Yes, that is the one thing that I can't argue about cell phones. They are certainly good to have for emergencies.

Four Ways to Reuse a Shower Curtain - Blog Entry

16 Jan 2010 12:04 PM

We have the same problem here with the staining when we use shower curtains in the actual showers. I found that spraying the curtain with a 50-50 solution of vinegar after use seems to eliminate this. The vinegar has to be freshly mixed and higher concentrations don't seem to work as well. Hope that helps