#60 Recession Busters

At the Recession Cookbook website, I found recipes for Black Bean Soup, made from bagged black beans, and Arugula, Avocado, Orange Salad. The cost of the raw materials for this meal was less than $10.

One useful tactic I use at the grocery store to save money is to use coupons. I use them for items on sale and also for items that I use often, and stock my pantry ahead of my needs.

Shopping the sale ads for seasonal items, checking shelves for discontinued items and seeking out the 'bent & dent' bins for items that I can use right away can be a way to reduce the 'pain' at the checkout register.

#84 Writer communities

I have gone to some of my favorite authors websites - actually what is written on the book jacket is usually enough information for me. Even though some of my authors have websites, I do not wish to interact via the web. I consider that way too invasive.

Books published on popular vote is way too close to voting for a politician-I would have way less faith in the material.

#83 Paper to pixels

I prefer the traditionally printed on paper books.

I don't normally buy books - paper or digital - I wait until thety appear in the library and borrow them.

I guess for those who buy books, the preview would be a good idea.

#82 Publishing Evolution

Looking at the published book list on the self publishing web sites - none of the titles seemed familiar. I was truly amazed at the number of web sites for self publishing. As a reader, I would prefer books that have passed through the 'ritual of fire' and been published the traditional way.

#59

I was unaware of how a Credit Score was calculated until I read "How Credit Scores Work".

The budget we use in my home is very loose-but it seems to work for us.

The TCDRS site was interesting. I found all the ways(5,I think) I can choose to get my funds from them.

Money & Finance #58

My bank does offer online banking, however I do not use their service.

I know that budgeting is a good tool to use, and I do it in a very loose way.

The article on cutting back on spending was good. I do employ some of the ideas expressed in the article. My grocery store offers a 10% discount for store brand items, and also a 10% discount for shoppers over 55 years of age. I also seek out the 'bent & dent' bin for items that I use all the time.

Zines

I cannot see any reason why I would make a 'zine'. I barely have enough time to apply myself to my favorite interest, let alone write about it to share with anyone.
With as much information that is available on the internet, I fail to see why homemade, handmade items should be catalogued in our library.

#62

Many years ago I did decoupage projects as gifts, so this craft is not new to me. I didi greeting cards made into placques for the grandparents of my sons. I enjoyed doing them: however, I don't think I will be doing any more of it.

#61

The "apron tee shirt" @ craftzine really looked cute. I would prefer written instructions, with perhaps video as a back-up. Sometimes seeing is more helpful - but not always.