Comments on: Cents and Sensibility

By: Some More Ways to Go Green at Home

Some More Ways to Go Green at Home — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:07:52 +0000

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By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:06:37 +0000

Very funny Denise! Hot dogs do add up.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:08:13 +0000

HA. I love it.
The lamp was on a driveway on Meadowbrook Drive years ago and as I drove past, it reminded me of one belonging to my ex-mother in law who was a decorator in Massachusetts. I turned around to check it out and it was the exact same one! My mother in law’s was green and turquoise. This one was beige and rose. I replaced the shade and took it to Commercial Art Supply for advice on the kind of paint to use to cover the pink and beige harlequin pattern with the green and gold to match my decor. It’s now one of my favorite things.
Your advice is great. I also ask myself, do I love it, or like it? If I just like it, it stays at the store. Lately even when I love it, it still stays. Thanks Ken. Maureen

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:07:33 +0000

I can’t think of many more but these are all good ideas.
Maybe eat less hot dogs? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. :>)

By: Ken Temple

Ken Temple — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:12:23 +0000

That lamp?? Seriously??

As for saving money, When I am in the store, I look at the item in my hand and ask myself “do I need this or do I want this”, if it isn’t a need, I put in back on the shelf for someone else to buy. (and then sell at a garage sale for a huge loss) sorry just had to add that…..lol

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:16:42 +0000

Great ideas Don. Thanks!

By: Don

Don — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:46:45 +0000

Hi Maureen-
They’re not new, but tried and true….coupons, coupons, coupons.
Thermostat lock, and just wear another layer….with a glass of “inexpensive” wine. You’ll stay warm!
Don