Archive for September, 2010

Family & Kids»

Fall 5k Fun Runs

Fall is an excellent time to take advantage of the great outdoors! The weather will become cooler and more pleasant. What more of a perfect time to put on those running shoes and start training for a 5K. Yes, a 5K. I have ran a couple 5K’s within t [...]

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Food & Dining Out»

Introducing the Egg – A Budget Shopper's Best Friend

The egg is a lovely little staple food that should reside in every budget shopper's fridge, week in and week out. From hard boiled to scrambled and beyond, this fine little dairy friend serves a hefty packing of essential protein and nutrients while [...]

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Family & Kids»

Preparing for the Fall…

Fall is a time in which we become infused with millions of things from back to school to holidays. We must make it a priority to prepare for fall accordingly so that we do not become overwhelmed. In order to avoid mess and disaster try de-cluttering [...]

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News, Tips & Information»

Eco-Volunteering – Working with Elephants in Thailand

So I've literally stumbled upon (pun intended) one of the coolest sites in existence. Ecovolunteer.org presents ample opportunities to spin your conservation wheels in several countries across the globe, helping conservation efforts in local village [...]

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Family & Kids, For Moms»

College students: Time Management

As a first year graduate student, attending school full time, I have found myself a bit lost and not sure how to manage my time. I was working Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, like most people but now as I mentioned previously my new full ti [...]

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Food & Dining Out»

Money Saving Ideas – A Visual Potlock for Foodies

Perhaps a bit of a reach with the saving money aspect, but a stumble worth noting nonetheless. I've discovered TasteSpotting, a community driven visual potlock. Mouthful? Yes, and pun duly noted. At first glance, the cascade of images on the front [...]

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Be Green & Save, Energy Efficiency, Gadgets & Technology»

Five Green Items for Less

As you may have noticed, going green sometimes means spending more green.  However, sometimes (depending on the item) it can help you save money down the road.   Here are some cool, eco-friendly products that are good for the environment and on yo [...]

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Family & Kids»

Good Ol' September

School has started and everyone has shifted to the “fall mode” but we can still squeeze out some summer from what is left. Just because classes have started does not mean that the beaches have closed. Beaches are less packed with all the children [...]

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Personal Finance»

What I've Learned About the Art of Living Simple

We talk a lot about frugal living and saving money here at Bounce Energy Savings, and often the very tips and tricks we offer come straight from the source, a.k.a. our own experiences. That being said, I'm a big proponent of simple living. Our famil [...]

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Personal Finance»

Shoeboxed: Organize Receipts with Ease

Low-cost solutions for receipt wrangling are few and far between, but thanks to Shoeboxed, the ability to "digitize" receipt-keeping is alive and kicking. Offering free online receipt and business card organization software, Shoeboxed allows users t [...]

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