By wesehret on July 20th, 2010
The following is the second in a two part series by my Freecycle Extraordinaire husband, Wes. You can read part one here.
Here is the big picture on Freecycle.org. We all have the need to acquire or get rid of items. The idea behind Freecycle is generosity and reusing things. I’ve seen everything from gently used [...]
Posted in Frugal Tips, Saving money
By wesehret on July 19th, 2010
I shared with you last week that my husband has scored us hundreds of dollars of quality free items through Freecycle. I honestly leave this part of saving money entirely all to Wes. He takes great delight in the thrill of the hunt (as you will soon see). So I begged him to asked him [...]
Posted in Freebies, Frugal Tips, Saving money
By wesehret on July 9th, 2009
“Nothing is too good for the heavily mortgaged.”
My buddy Jeff dropped this quote on me as we drove into a pricey mall in Orlando, Florida a while ago, and it has really stuck in my mind. This little eight word quote has helped me remain content with what I have as we struggle to make ends meet[...]
Posted in About Us
By wesehret on June 9th, 2009
I ask because I care. Besides, I’d forget my head if it wasn’t screwed on! I almost missed out on my chance for free money from YouData this week. I’m spent though, it took a good 20 seconds to log in and pick up my cash. It might only be a buck or two, but if it were sitting fluttering around in the yard you know you’d be diving for those suckers[...]
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By wesehret on May 21st, 2009
Kaley and I are big fans of free money, so when I learned about YouData.com, I couldn’t pass it up. And all I have to say is:
“Dang, FREE MONEY doesn’t get any easier than this, folks!”[...]
Posted in 'Free Money', Favorite things, Saving money
By wesehret on April 30th, 2009
Have you ever had a bully on the playground or on the school bus ride home? You know the drill–you try not to make eye contact. You walk completely around the playground just to keep from being seen by them…
Posted in Saving money
By wesehret on April 27th, 2009
My wife has a way with words. On the contrary I only have a bad way with commas. I once got a 40 on an English paper in college due to my unabashed misuse of commas. To this day I am gun-shy when it comes to using them so I would suggest taking one BIG BREATH before trying to read the story of my life…
Posted in About Us, Money Saving Monday | Tagged how we got here