Thrifty Links for 7-8-08
July 8, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under thrifty-links
Find out how to care for orchids, hamsters, kittens, and more at How to Care for It.
Find out what the Bible says about money. I especially like the ones about contentment and debt.
Pick of the Crop – Your Guide to Choosing Flavorful Fruit
Last year, I wrote an article about souvenirs just being over priced crap. My mind has not changed on that one, but I thought we could use a refresher since it’s vacation season.
Some people have a natural gift for organization. Check out these 9 top secrets of naturally born organizers. Maybe there’s hope for the rest of us.
Marye, …read more
Burning Question: Do You Buy Souvenirs?
August 21, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under financial matters, frugal living, travel
My friend and I were having a discussion the other day and I disagreed with her. When she takes her kids places she always buys them a souvenir.
Last year she took the family to Disney on Ice. The tickets alone cost her more than $100. Then she bought each child a souvenir and I think she also bought them a drink that came in a special Disney cup or something like that.
When it was all said and done, with tickets, souvenirs, drinks, food, gas, etc., she had probably spent $200 on the outing. To me, that’s money that could be …read more
