Mary Ann Romans's comments

Things in Your Pantry that Cost You Money - Blog Entry

29 Jan 2009 01:19 PM

Did you know that one of those myth busting shows proved that they survived levels of radiation that would kill a human a thousand times over? They even survived the cockroach. Ugh.

Hold on to Your Money: Cabinet Knobs - Blog Entry

29 Jan 2009 11:50 AM

:) Our yellow is very dingy, so it isn't warm at all.

Snow End in Site - Blog Entry

29 Jan 2009 11:48 AM

I spent two hours last night in the dark shoveling our driveway--not fun.

Seven Habits That Will Harm Your Marriage - Blog Entry

29 Jan 2009 11:47 AM

I actually haven't read the book, but I am going to look for it at the library. I read an interview that was given by the authors.

Hold on to Your Money: Cabinet Knobs - Blog Entry

28 Jan 2009 11:41 AM

Uh, we have yellow formica, but it is original to the house built in the 60s! I would love maple cabinets.

Breastfed Infants Are Less Likely to Be Neglected - Blog Entry

28 Jan 2009 10:30 AM

Breastfeeding requires an investment, so perhaps that is a factor as well. I am sorry to here about your buy Samual. Some people do actually breast feed for their own benefit, such as weight-loss.

Your Thrift Store Purchases Can Affect Your Credit Cards - Blog Entry

28 Jan 2009 10:28 AM

So far, the credit card companies can't see what you buy just where you buy. So to them, shopping at Lord & Taylor is less risky behavior than shopping at Goodwill, because you know only people who have trouble paying their bills shop at Goodwill ;P

Breastfed Infants Are Less Likely to Be Neglected - Blog Entry

27 Jan 2009 01:14 PM

That is an interesting theory. So perhaps in certain cases breastfeeding might even be prescribed by a doctor.

Are Your Frugal Efforts Going Down the Drain? - Blog Entry

27 Jan 2009 09:00 AM

You can get great deals on toiletries with coupons, especially when they are doubled or tripled. I routinely get free toothpaste this way.

Dried beans are easier to prepare than you might think, especially if you use your crockpot!

Our BJs here doesn't double coupons--lucky girl!

Can a Messy Home Make you Spend More? - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2009 12:00 PM

It could be a vicious cycle. Stuff tends to expand to the size of your home. We recently purchased (at the thrift store) a Star Wars play tent for the kids. Now it does fold up, but it would never have fit in our old home which means we wouldn't have purchased it!