Mary Ann Romans's comments

No Excuses! Hang Your Laundry

23 May 2011 06:52 AM

Alaska--one thing that I have found that helps is to wash linty items, such as towels, separate from the rest of the laundry. Also, if you have a dryer, you could choose to put the clothes in it for five to seven minutes just to collect the lint.

Friends Don't Let Friends Have Debt

17 May 2011 03:00 AM

Thank you Bethorie!!!I could use your encouragement.

Frugal Easter Egg Ideas

03 Apr 2011 12:59 PM

Wow--what great memories! I never thought about a hunt with prizes at the end.

This year, I had to really work at keeping the Easter treat budget under $50 for three kids plus friends. It seems like a lot, but with the price of things, it didn't go very far.

Getting Out of Debt: How Did We Do?

03 Apr 2011 04:37 AM

Thanks Memartha! I need all of the encouragement I can get!

Are Store Brands Second Best?

02 Apr 2011 05:03 AM

Mommyteaches, isn't it funny how there are certain brand names that are worth the extra cost. I can't get used to generic cotton swabs, for example!

Roadrunner the Sprinting Kitty

25 Mar 2011 04:14 AM

Wow--that is an amazing story. I used to try to walk our cat on a leash, but it took hours. He would have to stop and smell the roses, and the bushes, and the cars and the sticks, and the rocks...

A Guide to Buying a Chain Saw

25 Mar 2011 04:11 AM

Angela,

The chain saw seems to come with home ownership around here. I think it might even be a right of passage.

Safety Tips for Driving at Night

25 Mar 2011 04:09 AM

PEBAC, that is very scary. I'm glad you are okay.

Double Duty Kitchen Tools

25 Mar 2011 04:07 AM

That is a great idea, MNTASHI, since it can be so hard to get pizza dough the right thickness.

Are Store Brands Second Best?

20 Mar 2011 04:41 AM

Queen, you are so right. That is an excellent suggestion for anyone who is reluctant about trying store brands.

Sometimes I do see a difference in milk between the store brands, such as one that tends to go bad quicker than the others. Truthfully, we have gotten so used to store brands for most things that we usually prefer them.