August 2007
Sarah is tandem cycling around Oregon's Wallowa...
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Sarah is trying madly to get everything done...
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Review: Frugal Mania
One of the new kids on the block in regards to frugal blogs is Frugal Mania, located at www.frugalmania.com. This website is a part of the 451 Press network, an ever-expanding presence on the Internet that now boasts over 300 blogs. Frugal Mania is run by Allison Goines, who is a “student, homemaker and mother of three,” according to to her bio on the site. This site started just in July, but...
Sarah is sorting through some bizarre z-index...
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reCAPTCHA: Stop Spam, Read Books →
I *love* this concept. Make your spam fighting accomplish something bigger.
Elite Access →
I can’t help it. I want to do this, even though I’d never have the time to really use it.
My Great Data (migratedata) →
This seems like a sensible way to convert blogs and other CMSs. I do that from time to time so I’ll probably release some customizations as I create them.
Web Site Hosting Information - Website Hosting... →
This looks like a good, less-biased source of hosting information.
Sarah is cooking up some killer mushroom...
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Sarah is bringing a broken blog back from the...
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Ruby on Rails Manual →
Another essential reference.
RDoc Documentation →
I always seem to have a hard time finding the reference info I need for RoR. This site helps a ton!
How to make road trip neck pillows
Photo by JonDays
Do you like to take road trips with your family? Does anyone ever complain about their neck hurting? I’m sure that you have seen those comfortable-looking neck pillows that are made for travel. If not, I should tell you that they can be a bit expensive for a pillow. Here is a way that you can provide some comfort without spending the extra money on the luxury.
Use the...
Sarah is getting organized for a crazy day.
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CSS Rounded Corners 'Roundup' | Smiley Cat Web... →
Sarah is coding a super-secret site.
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Sarah is working on a blog install for Lee...
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Sarah is poking around facebook, trying to figure...
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CreativePublic.com - Members Area →
I purchased a membership here. I’m planning on reviewing it on one of my blogs.
FreelanceSwitch Hourly Rate Calculator →
A helpful tool for determining a target hourly rate based on living expenses, wants, and time availability.
Articles | alexking.org →
A nice example of what a helpful articles page looks like, handily created by Alex’s free plugin.
Internet Marketing Articles Membership →
I’d like to sign up for this but am not sure if I have the time to adequately evaluate it.
Frugal wedding tips
Photo by k-girl
Everyone wants their wedding day to be special. Unfortunately, most people can’t afford the fairy tale wedding that celebrities have. You can get into serious debt if you don’t know how to get the best deals. Here are some simple, and practical money saving tips for planning a wedding. (This is a subject that’s near and dear to me, since my youngest sister, Leanna, got...
Review: The Frugal Duchess
The Frugal Duchess says of herself, “I’m another spoiled writer, with fine tastes and a small budget.” Sounds like my kind of girl! The Duchess’ real name is Sharon Harvey Rosenberg, and her website, found at sharonhr.blogspot.com, is one of the blogs on the ‘net if you’re interested in money-saving tips. The tagline? “A fun, frugal & fashionable way to save money & live well.” After...
Don’t throw it away!
You might be throwing away things that you could use again. There are plenty of created ways to make treasure out of your trash. Here are a few ideas:
Use your old mustard or ketchup squeeze bottles as a cake decorating tube.
Use a cardboard box and manila folders for a filing system.
Give the stuffing paper from purses, book-bags or shoes to the kids for drawing paper.
Photo by HagitR
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Vector Stock: Royalty Free vector graphics >... →
Another great resource for design.
Portable Employer of Record for Consultants, 1099s... →
This seems like a good service for the solopreneur, particularly with the benefits involved.
Guest post: Ten interest-saving tips your credit...
Drowning in credit card debt is a burden for many people. Sometimes you don’t know where to begin, or it seems like your debt is so large you’ll never escape. The following are ten simple ways to help you move towards debt-freedom.
1. Pay your highest interest rate cards off first.
This is considered common knowledge these days, but it’s easy to confuse paying off your highest interest credit...
