Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Looking for something different to do this July 4th holiday? Want to celebrate ecology and green mindedness while you’re at it? Well, if you happen to be in upstate New York, consider swinging by the Clayton Opera House for July fourth and fifth.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Love Indian food? Not finding the mile-long ingredient lists particularly frugal? Ruta Kahate’s book, featuring dishes made only from five readily available spices, could be just what you need.
Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
It’s official. Summer has started, and with it comes the onslaught of family picnics and pot luck gatherings. Seventh Generation wants to help. They are giving away a gift pack of picnic items from their eco friendly product line to one lucky Wise Bread reader. Simply submit a comment telling us why you need picnic support this summer season and you’ll be entered to win. The deadline? Wednesday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m. EST. Read on for gift pack details and of course, enter to win!
Posted 3 weeks 3 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
In these days of planetary consciousness and squeezing every nickel, any new idea helps. Here’s an “extreme green” list of ways to put previously discarded items to new use.
Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
How little luggage can you take and how low can you go on the budget end? This article will help spell it all out.
Posted 3 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
A special thanks to Tim Smith over at Smile-Therapy.Com for turning me on to this one. For a limited time, E.L.F. brand makeup has a coupon code that will let you get their normally one dollar products for half off. That’s right, half. Fifty cents a piece. Read on to get the full details.
Posted 4 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago in the same medium. So I got to thinking, what else can you create from old neckties?
Posted 5 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
It’s all well and good to save money on meal prep, but for those working outside the home or juggling various other projects, saving time can be just as critical. Here are ten simple meal ideas you can prepare in ten minutes or less.
Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Love to travel? Need some specialty items you can roll up in a ball and still have look good? Those of you who hit the road on a regular basis are probably already aware of Travel Smith, the adventure and travel clothing company. Did you also know there were daily savings opportunities on their web site? Read on for details.
Posted 6 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
The creative design team at Nomination is in love with New York and particularly crazy about Sex in the City. Now that the movie is about to come out celebrating the TV series, the company felt inspired to honor the event by creating thematic women’s charm bracelets. Like that’s not cool enough, they only created thirty of them, and they are not for sale anywhere. That’s right, this limited edition series is only available for the short term via online give-aways. And guess who’s getting first crack at two of them? That’s right, you! Read on for prize and contest entry details. (Contest closed - awaiting confirmation from selected winners)
Posted 6 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
I always find it interesting to see how others solve problems that seem so prevalent here in the states. Three simple ideas from Europe come to mind.
Posted 7 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
When it comes to industrial shelving, I’m a total groupie. Why? This stuff is everything a significant other should be. Read on for details.
Posted 7 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Here at Wise Bread, we’re not just about saving money and reducing budgets. We’re also about providing ways to live a more luxurious lifestyle within a reduced set of financial parameters. In other words, we show you how to be a high end cheapskate. Want some ideas? Read on.
Posted 8 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
It struck me recently as I was working on something in the kitchen that what I was doing was actually quite eco-friendly. The funny thing was, I made the actual choice as a budget strategy. So I started thinking, were there other areas of my life where I was being “coincidentally green”?
Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
With food prices on the rise and available prep time also at a premium, quick and affordable meal ideas are always in demand. Here are ten simple meals you can whip up using basic tortillas.
Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
With food and fuel prices continuing to rise, we all need help finding areas to conserve. One of the cheapest items at the grocery store? Boxed frozen spinach. Think it can’t be sexy? Read on.
Posted 10 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Whether it’s here at the lake, elsewhere, or both, my husband and I know we want to build a home from scratch some day. We also know we want to do our ecological part when we do so. With all of the information floating around out there, our heads were starting to spin whenever we looked into the subject. So when a colleague at Chronicle asked if I was interested in checking out a review copy of their new green design title by Suzi Moore McGregor and Nora Burba Trulsson, I was truly relieved that some guidance might be in my immediate future. Read on to see what I learned, and whether this book is for you.
Posted 12 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
Closing in on the big day and concerned the budget is spiraling out of control? Believe it or not, you can have a classy event without going permanently in debt. Here’s a peek at various categories to consider, and suggestions for each.
Posted 13 weeks 2 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
Got a room or area you need to sex up on the cheap? These things are readily available on the road, inexpensive and super versatile. Read on for a list of simple ideas to get rolling with them at your house in less than an hour.
Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
I made an interesting discovery this week while shopping for an inexpensive cordless phone. Family Dollar is giving away over thirty dollars of free coupons this month! And they are yours for the grabbing. Read on for details. But hurry. They are only good through the end of April 2008.
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