We all have a million different numbers that we are supposed to be able to remember off the top of our head. Our phone number, our cell number, our family's cell numbers, our PIN numbers, bank numbers. Not long ago I was supposed to put my phone number into the grocery store's machine for my discount & I drew a blank. And the blank didn't fade away. I literally dug out my check book & with a red face, glanced to see what is was. Well, here is a web site that may be of a little bit of help. myPhonr is really easy to use. You just enter in your phone number --or whatever number you are needing to be able to memorize a bit easier, & see if it has any English words in it. You may be able to dial the "word" rather than the numbers. The … [Read more...]
Appliances – When to Fix, When to Buy
When I was young appliances were made to last a lot longer. When it broke, you called the repairman. Now day, however, it is sometimes more financially smart to recycle the old one & purchase a new one. Though the costs involved may not be welcome in our monthly budget, paying 40% of the appliances value & having it last just a few more months, may not be the best choice either. So how do you know when to fix it & when to start shopping? With more energy efficient appliances as well as rebates, it can be hard to know which way to go some times. A website by Dan O'Neill, Appliance411.com can help you decide. The web site has a lot of well-organized information even if you have to dig a bit. And most of it worth reading at some point … [Read more...]
Have a Space to Rent? Great Way to Make Some Extra Money
Do you have an extra room in your house that you would love to be able to make some cash from but you don't want to have a roommate? Here's a website we ran across & although we can't recommend it from personal use, we thought we would pass the information on. The website is called Sparefoot & it allows individuals as well as companies or organizations to rent out anything from an extra room to a parking place or workspace. If you have an extra garage space, or a free bedroom where boxes could be put, & if you are needing some extra funds to get you through a difficult financial time, this would be worth looking into. If you are looking to rent out a storage unit at an affordable price, it can also be a great place to start. You can … [Read more...]
What is on my Food?
Wondering what pesticides are likely on the food you are eating? If so, here is a quick reference, whatsonmyefood.com They have a database that you can quickly search by product or pesticide name (helpful it you know you have a reaction to certain pesticides.) Each food listing also has a great deal of information about the quantity of pesticides used, their types, health effects & toxicity "legends." This isn't a fly by night web site either. All of their data is from trusted sources such as United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pesticide Data Program (PDP), U.S. EPA & PesticideInfo website. Related articles Organic-Learn to read the labels (informationonhealth.blogspot.com) … [Read more...]
Where Was That Movie Filmed?
So, if you are sitting around feeling blue because winter is a comin' here is a fun little web site to click around a bit & provide some entertaining trivia for family get togethers. Sometimes, we just don't want to think about illness, & that is okay, right? In fact, this post convinced us to add "silly stuff" to our navigation bar above. If you have ever wondered, "Where was that movie filmed?" this is the web site for you: Famous Locations. It's kinda of fun to click around. Since I am a long-time fan of "Grease" I went through some of those locations, seeing where in Los Angeles they filmed some of the famous scenes. So go ahead & take a break from health & illness stuff for a few minutes & see where your favorite flicks were … [Read more...]
Get Printer Ink at the Pharmacy
How much do you typically spend on printer ink? I read online that if you calculate the price of printer ink it comes out as possibly one of the most expensive everyday consumer fluids there is at about $8000 per gallon! Walgreen’s pharmacy will now refill your printer cartridges with high quality in just a few minutes for $12.99 for either black or color ink at the photo counter. Watch their ads for coupons that can bring the price down to $5 or even "free days." For more information, including if your name-br& is one of them they fill, see Walgreen's web site . Their web site states it can usually be done in under an hour. Another tip they list that surprised me: "Will using refilled cartridges void the printer manufacturer's … [Read more...]
