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Dumpster/Skipping Project :: The Chair That Time Forgot

Dumpster/Skipping Project :: The Chair That Time Forgot

Dumpster diving (known as skipping in the UK) is the practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash to find items that have been discarded by their owners, but which may be useful to the dumpster diver. Yesterday on the corner there were three freebies all ready for the taking: Propane grille all B52-ed (rusted) Chair Multi-shade lamp (missing an shade extension) We pulled the grille into our garage and with two parts and a paint job it should be good as new.  The lamp we left but I took the chair after inspection. Before & After Cost of Materials…

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What’s In the Box: 04-25-2010

What’s In the Box: 04-25-2010

Hermit Creek Farm CSA Second Box of the Season May 25, 2010 Spring Kick Start the Season Share – 3 weeks. Start your vegetable season early with gourmet delicacies from the hoop house. Box includes the earliest salad and saute greens plus other spring treats such as eggs from our happy chickens and maple syrup! Hermit Creek Farm is the only certified organic CSA located in northwestern Wisconsin. We are a stand-alone CSA, growing all of its offered produce, syrup, and pork on its own land located about 15 miles south of Lake Superior as the raven flies. Hermit Creek…

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Frugal Tip: Get the Most From Netflix

Frugal Tip: Get the Most From Netflix

Netflix is the world’s largest online DVD movie rental service, offering more than 8 million members access to more than 100,000 titles”for a flat monthly fee. First things first. Head on over to Frog Circus for the Netflix Fee Calculator and select information.  The summary will include rental cost per DVD, Daily late fee per day except and maximum rentals DVDs per month.  The analysis will breakdown the information even more which will assist you pin picking the best Netflix program for your dollar. Now that you have Netflix, it is about getting the most entertainment value from Netflix. FeedFliks…

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What’s In the Box: 04-18-2010

What’s In the Box: 04-18-2010

Hermit Creek Farm CSA First Box of the Season May 18, 2010 Spring Kick Start the Season Share – 3 weeks. Start your vegetable season early with gourmet delicacies from the hoop house. Box includes the earliest salad and saute greens plus other spring treats such as eggs from our happy chickens and maple syrup! Hermit Creek Farm is the only certified organic CSA located in northwestern Wisconsin. We are a stand-alone CSA, growing all of its offered produce, syrup, and pork on its own land located about 15 miles south of Lake Superior as the raven flies. Hermit Creek…

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Frugal Tip: Home Phone Alternatives

Frugal Tip: Home Phone Alternatives

There are many ways to actually make sure you get the best deal for a home phone. Cheaper is not always better, but there are some smart ideas on how to make a home phone cheaper.  But are they great ideas? Now most people have moved away from having a home phone and exclusively to a cell phone. Especially if you get free cell phones, those are the best deals.  Did you know that most unlimited cell phone plans will cost over $1500 for two years.  Do the math.  Average Cell Phone: $99 + ($69 unlimited calls * 24 months)…

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