My Frugal Life - There are so many ways to save...

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eveh

I think you could make a foil square into a round one. Just cut it into a circle and turn in the outside so it won't snag. Worth a try on studry things anyway. I'm going to try it on blue jeans and work clothes.

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prizerebel.com is good

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Can anyone give specific reputable sites to do surveys from?
Thanks!

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There are things out there that are hazardous to the environment to recycle, and they have to be properly disposed of in any area. Try researching before you say "everything".

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camo_angels

Crunchy Mama....you hit it right with the surveys! I also take classes online, so I combine all my survey/email/school duties in one or two times a day (usually nap/quiet time and after bed!) I fit the same demo, and I know the casserole kit you mean, I am saving up for the gas grill ;)

There is also another one that has a pasta press - the same brand/model I drooled over in a kitchen store I worked at! We try to cut down, but my DH loves it homemade (His great grandmother was from Italy!) I agree with your view on it, and I pick store brand or other 95 % of the time....I won't even get into my Wal-mart rant!!!

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Crunchy Mama

Hi There,

This is in response to the responder who asked if you really get paid for online surveys... I have never chosen to receive money, but I have chosen prizes, things I can use or barter. The last thing I got in the mail was a rubbermaid container (a 9"x13" rectangular one, perfect for taking a salad to a party) with an insulated carrying case. For free, I'll take it! I can't spend a whole lot of time online (I've got 6 year old twins and a toddler...not a lot of time available!) but when I do sit down, I make a list of the things I have to do...find freebies, take surveys, answer email, barter stuff...so that I am sure to use my time online wisely, and so I get all the things done that I'd like to accomplish. But, yes, there are reputable online survey companies. Don't get fooled into giving them any personal info. You probably have to give your address, name and email address when you register, but other than that...they don't need anything else...they do ask for demographic info, so they know what surveys to send you...and I don't have time to answer all the surveys I get. I'm the main shopper (grocery, household goods) in our home, I'm a 30 year old female with children and I'm a stay at home parent with a professional husband....with that demographic info...I've hit the survey gold mine. They don't have to know that I am disgusted by the conspicuous consumption of our society and that I'm not buying anything anyone's selling...but again... they don't know that and my survey answers pay just as much as anyone elses! Good stuff.

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OK HERES HOW YA LIVE FRUGAL. I shop garage sales and always hit the thrift stores i know where all are virtually across ohio we day trip a lot ok now dont laugh i also curb shop called nighttime garage saling by my lil daughter. i have an old 1800s farmhouse and have so many antiques I found on the lawn. Some i have to do a lil work some I paint and distress but i have furnished all my rooms this way and believe you me i have friends who live in nice new homes and i have nicer stuff than them. i almost never go into the other stores but walmart i do love cheap and practical.

I make my garden lanterns from mason jars and votives and decorative glass beads from dollar store. Way cheaper and nicer then ones in store. Just learn as ya go along. No wrong way and if it is cheap or free ya don't mind spending a lil extra, old chandoliers can be made to look like really nice wrought iron ones with primer and stain. Have fun and learn as ya go along

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Mrs.Rem05

those are some really great ideas! I have tried some of them but I'll have to try the others.

I'm not sure if I would want to put foil in with some clothes.....couldn't it snag some delicate fabrics?

Thanks for all the great tips.....Michelle

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Debbie52

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!

By lisa (Guest Post)

Hello<
So nice you are using such great ideas.. I have another for you..
instead of fabric softener or sheets.. Use plain old foil from your kitchen !! :_) Just place a square in the dryer. When the foil gets really balled up.. toss it and start again., No Static cling !!
use a 1/2 cup of vinegar in rinse cycle too.
Also .. hang clothes when you can.. I only dry small things.. and hang the rest outside or on the backs of chairs .
Keep Up the good work !!
Lisa

By BARBARA (Guest Post)

DO YOU REALLY GET PAID AND GET FREE STUFF FROM SURVEYS I KNOW SOME PEOPLE SAY THEY NEVER GOT ANYTHING AND I DIDNT KNOW THEY PAID YOU CASH GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FRUGAL LIFE