Frugal Wins: Made an offer on an old debt and settled it for 50% off! Yay! This old debt stems from changing cell phone carriers. We had a two year contract and mistakenly changed carriers a measly one week early. They would not budge on the early termination fees for three phones (over $300 each) so I decided not to budge on paying them. This did not have much of an effect on our credit score or our ability to buy our house but it still nagged me. It will nag me no more. Used a $10 … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
The Most Eco-Friendly Ways to Cut Utility Bills
Being eco-friendly is more about changing the way your family uses energy than buying new things to reduce usage. Remember, every item we buy requires energy to manufacture, package and ship. Even though a product helps you save water or electricity, energy is expended to create it. If you want to make your home a greener place to live, there are easy ways to reduce energy use without making a single purchase. Choose Utility Providers Wisely Who supplies your energy and where the energy … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Basil Face Cream with Essential Oils
Who needs expensive beauty counter anti aging lotions and potions? This anti-aging face cream can be made at home using natural ingredients such as basil and avocado oil. It is soothing and hydrating and it uses non oily avocado oil, though you can use any carrier oil of your choosing. If you have problem skin pick one that has a low comedogenic rating (see this chart for ratings). It also provides the option of the three different essential oils. All are great for your skin and anti-aging in … [Read more...]
So What’s in Your Pillow?
So what's in your pillow? For a better night's sleep you may want to try a pillow with a natural fill. The synthetics like polyester that you find in conventional pillows draw on non-renewable resources and can be more hospitable to allergens. The chemicals can also lead to headaches. So try a natural fill and even organic if possible. A quality pillow can cost anywhere from $40.00 to $250.00 but if you take care of it...it can last a decade. Here are some of your options: Goose Down - … [Read more...]
Taro Coconut Ice Cream
I came across delicious taro for the first time in an Asian market where I ordered taro bubble tea. I ordered it because the of the lovely purple color but quickly fell in love with the flavor. Afterwards I would often buy taro buns or taro popsicles from this same market as occasional treats. Last week I noticed that the thai market had several boxes of taro root for sale and I bought some to make homemade ice cream. The recipe is super simple (only 3 ingredients!) and the finished product … [Read more...]
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