Category Archives: Everyday Living
Repurpose Your Toothbrush Around the House
Do you have a drawer full of old toothbrushes? Don’t toss them out just yet. They’ve done their dental duty but they can serve you well in other ways! Use a toothbrush to clean artificial flowers and plants, costume jewelry, combs, shower tracks, crevices between tiles, and around faucets. Also clean computer keyboards, can-opener [...]
Harness the Sun to Save Money this Summer
Sunlight is powerful, providing both light and heat. Think consciously about how the sun is affecting the temperature inside your home, depending on what time of year it is. In the summer, lower your window shades and close your blinds to keep your home cooler. Spend more time in cooler rooms, typically on the north side of the [...]
Old bananas or a new opportunity?
Just because you’re a wildly successful entrepreneur doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy saving money sometimes just for the fun of it. My friend, Josh W., in Raleigh, NC (http://joshwhiton.com) founder and owner of Transloc, shared two of his favorite tips with me recently. 1. Buy ripe bananas at a discount. The grocery store marks them [...]
Save money with these 3 quick substitutes
1. Wasp Spray or Pepper Spray? My friend Angela in Pittsburgh says she carries a can of wasp spray instead of pepper spray for safety. Wasp spray shoots out 20 feet with incredible accuracy, which is much better than pepper spray, and it will temporarily blind your attacker just as well as the pepper spray. [...]
Skip the Wash, Freeze Your Jeans!
If you’re denim connoisseur like me, then you have a solid collection of jeans in your bedroom at home. It’s not that I go out and buy a new pair every month, it’s that I try my best to preserve them and keep them looking new for as long as possible. I may be a [...]
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