Mary Ann Romans's comments

Green Back to School - Blog Entry

06 Aug 2009 06:09 AM

True Linenkids!

Meals to Make When You Have No Money for Groceries - Blog Entry

06 Aug 2009 05:06 AM

Bless you for your noble work, Memartha. I am sure that you are touching so many lives, both the haves and those in need. I would love to hear more about your experiences and your insight.

And thanks for reading, too!

My Weight Loss Journey - Blog Entry

06 Aug 2009 04:57 AM

When you hit a weight loss wall, how do you get through it?

Long Engagements: Yay or Nay? - Blog Entry

05 Aug 2009 08:56 AM

DRLINAMAN Thank you for the professional advice! Do you know if longer engagements are more or less likely to be broken? Do they have any influence over the likelihood of divorce?

How to Spend Less on Toys 2 - Blog Entry

05 Aug 2009 08:29 AM

Thanks Queen! I forgot to mention that another great toys is a parent! Spending time with the kids, even if it is just playing simon says or follow the leader can be a great substitute for store bought toys.

My Weight Loss Journey - Blog Entry

04 Aug 2009 11:21 AM

I made Monday's goal! Mini goal for Tuesday: No eating after 7 pm

My Weight Loss Journey - Blog Entry

03 Aug 2009 08:22 AM

Mini goal for Monday: Pass on the kids' leftover mac & cheese for lunch and find something healthy to eat when the food stock is low.

Aiming for Zero Waste - Blog Entry

03 Aug 2009 08:19 AM

Here, the trucks come and pull up. Then a mechanical arm comes and lifts the bin and empties into the truck before setting it back down. So the workers never even have to leave the truck at all.

I'm always surprised how my neighbors can fill up these big bins with garbage twice a week while we tend to fill it halfway about once a week. Perhaps they aren't sorting their stuff?

A List of the Best Generic Brands - Blog Entry

29 Jul 2009 10:52 AM

The Walmart Brand does tend to be pretty good in a lot of areas. I tend to really like their trail mix. It is cheaper than the more expensive brands and tastes better.

Thanks so much for all of the behind the scenes information about the store brands. It is interesting stuff, especially about the milk. I'm inspired to go ask our dairy manager!

Eight Rules for Buying Groceries without Coupons - Blog Entry

29 Jul 2009 04:26 AM

Great ideas! You can probably stock up on great bulk deals that way, too.