Here's some links I've come across this week that were of interest to me, so I hope they'll be of interest to you:
- Jess over at Making Home reminds us that God is Sovereign over ALL Human Authorities. This is a good reminder that we should acknowledge the Sovereignty of God not just when we want to and not just at election time, but all the time.
- How Facebook Status Updates Are Ruining Your Post-Election Social Life. I have Facebook friends of various social and political leanings. Some were thrilled about the results of the election because they believe the country will have an abundance of hope, change, prosperity, and other great things. Some have mused that our country is heading towards Marxism, Socialism, Godlessness, Terrorism and that we should stock up on guns because pretty soon we won't be able to own any. Everyone's entitled to their opinons, but I'm more inclined to respect those (despite their political preferences) who present them in a knowledgeable and non-condescending way. Until then, I can select the "Less about (name)" option in my news feed.
- In non-election news, Ramit over at I Will Teach You To Be Rich has begun a Save $1000 in 30 Days challenge. He's posting one tip per day for the month of November. He promises no stupid frugality tips:
I’m not trying to save $1 or even $10 per week, because it’s not worth changing your behavior for that kind of money. Guys, we’re aiming to save $1,000 in 30 days. That’s why this series will not include suggestions like “Start a garden” or “Buy day-old food from bakeries.” I certainly won’t tell you to cut your rent or move to a cheaper place, because NOBODY WILL DO IT! Does anyone ever follow those stupid tips? No, but it sure makes other personal-finance authors feel good about themselves for coming up with a suggestion that theoretically, maybe, somehow could save money for the moron who would do it. Not here.
- Dry Pet Food and Salmonela in Humans - FYI, eight new cases of human salmonella infections linked with dry pet food have been reported this year. I erronosely thought dry food was safer than wet food, but apparently not.
And finally, The Shiba Inu Puppy Cam. How can anyone resist a webcam of adorable puppies?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
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I'll try to see if any of the tips that the "I will teach you to be rich" guy hasn't been tried in my household already.
We brown bag our lunches every day and are getting really good about creating dinner menus ahead of time. We have a programmable thermostat that we actually use. Our cell phone bill could only go about $20 lower if I got rid of my unlimited txt/pix/data, but I refuse to on the basis that we still don't have internet and besides, my sister texts me non-stop these days. I've implemented many a "don't spend money today/tomorrow/anytime this week"-days.
Heck, I'll even add to his list of a way to save money: Pick up one serving shift a week. Kevin and I have worked three Saturdays this fall doing weddings at a local reception hall. We make about $200 a gig and get a really nice free dinner out of the deal (not to mention snacks, drinks, etc). That's $600 we didn't have before, let alone the ~$210 in meals we saved.
I'm ready for some actual tips! ;-)
- b
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