tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post7458560635439083577..comments2024-03-28T13:35:48.863-04:00Comments on Fake-It Frugal: "31 Days of Nothing" ChallengeHeather Beahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854964536231001049noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-36178453037751880222024-03-10T10:56:39.395-04:002024-03-10T10:56:39.395-04:00Retro consoles and cloud gaming - what a mix! Gam...Retro consoles and cloud gaming - what a mix! GameXta covering both would be <a href="https://gamexta.com/" rel="nofollow">how to build a gaming pc</a>. Retro reviews alongside guides to the latest cloud services? Sign me up!<br /><br />sofiajohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15421965695227443420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-21234007450504265692024-03-09T23:23:39.731-05:002024-03-09T23:23:39.731-05:00"Virtual assistants like Google Assistant and..."Virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa can be a great way to control some smart products. If you already use one, look for <a href="https://bestsmartproduct.com/smart-home/bathroom/the-best-smart-curtain-openers-in-2024/" rel="nofollow">vr headset brands</a> compatible with that system for a smoother integration."sofiajohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15421965695227443420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-17010398604941688912024-01-23T07:17:55.799-05:002024-01-23T07:17:55.799-05:00Embarking on the '31 Days of Nothing' chal...Embarking on the '31 Days of Nothing' challenge sounds intriguing! As you navigate this unique journey, consider exploring academic support with services like UK Assignment Help. While your challenge may be about embracing simplicity, academic tasks can find clarity and excellence with expert assistance. <a href="https://www.ukassignmentshelp.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">UK Assignment Help</a> James Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00779484915820088113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-63254053595144656372021-11-10T21:03:39.301-05:002021-11-10T21:03:39.301-05:00I have always been surrounded by a lot of amazing ... I have always been surrounded by a lot of amazing people. Thanks for being one of them.<br /><a href="https://factorsleadtogambling.blogspot.com/2021/11/top-8-online-casinos-in-nigeria-to-play.html" rel="nofollow">카지노사이트</a><br />Chehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083019815376367855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-91933697905502153442012-02-03T13:01:48.840-05:002012-02-03T13:01:48.840-05:00Oh I agree COMPLETELY, it IS a good exercise (been...Oh I agree COMPLETELY, it IS a good exercise (been there, done that).....just maybe not NOW is all Im saying. If all you were doing was not spending money, that would be great. And some folks might already be self-sufficient enough to accomplish that...but not most. Typically there is a move backward with this type of thing is all Im saying, and most folks cant "afford" that.<br /><br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-2203457116826552202012-02-03T10:17:17.211-05:002012-02-03T10:17:17.211-05:00I agree with you...in part. I found this exercise...I agree with you...in part. I found this exercise to be immensely helpful in setting my future goals for budgets and food storage. I now actually KNOW what I need and don't need. It was also good to use up some old food that would otherwise go to waste.<br /><br />As far as preparedness goes, I was a bit nervous during the month. Ask my husband - he saw me walking around with anxiety Heather Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854964536231001049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-68613244031732102922012-02-03T02:04:52.553-05:002012-02-03T02:04:52.553-05:00As FUN, and even educational, as these sorts of ch...As FUN, and even educational, as these sorts of challenges sound, Im not sure NOW is a good time to be experimenting with using up your pantry stores. Our economy is precarious at best right now and elections this year could be a pivot point for more challenging REAL LIFE situations. <br /><br />Rather than NO SPENDING...MY challenge has been to make sure that I DO spend...BUT ONLY on things thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-9536550008147059262012-01-04T16:01:22.309-05:002012-01-04T16:01:22.309-05:00I did a 30 day challenge of no spending (except gr...I did a 30 day challenge of no spending (except grocery & gas) and I actually completed it. I was very hard but worth while. I even wrote about it on my blog.Ashleyhttp://ryanandashleyblair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-32593466300325706582012-01-02T10:45:37.568-05:002012-01-02T10:45:37.568-05:00Amy,
Wonderful! You'll be amazed how much yo...Amy,<br /><br />Wonderful! You'll be amazed how much you'll save by turning down the thermostat even a few degrees - turn it down to 68 and you're going to be hooked! Check out some other painless ways to save on electricity here: http://fakeitfrugal.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-ways-to-save-on-electricity.html<br /><br />Cheers!Heather Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854964536231001049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-34167974625345336712012-01-02T01:44:08.222-05:002012-01-02T01:44:08.222-05:00We're trying the "Electric Bill" par...We're trying the "Electric Bill" part of the challenge, and I'll work on the eating and budget aspect, but my dedication to the lowering of the thermostat and watching the lights is firm. I'm throwing on a sweatshirt and keeping the heat low, no need for it to be 75 in the house all the time! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm quickly becoming addicted to your blog! :)Amy (Wicker)Gilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711864310493420875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-39362689326601829072012-01-01T21:29:35.836-05:002012-01-01T21:29:35.836-05:00So excited to watch your progress! Thanks for lin...So excited to watch your progress! Thanks for linking up and joining the challenge. I am really looking forward to reading how everyone does. Best of luck!Frugal Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190205304276427805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-36585392557521104212012-01-01T16:33:50.535-05:002012-01-01T16:33:50.535-05:00Hi. I don't think we would be very successful ...Hi. I don't think we would be very successful with this challenge, but with that said we are definitly trying to become less wasteful and more frugal! I will enjoy watching your progress through out the month. <br />TheresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-25430172283856228402012-01-01T00:41:23.910-05:002012-01-01T00:41:23.910-05:00I will try this challenge. We need to re-look at o...I will try this challenge. We need to re-look at our budget and save a little more.Melissa M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-32304200667415749032011-12-31T19:34:06.567-05:002011-12-31T19:34:06.567-05:00Hi Jennifer,
I have tried, and failed, many times...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I have tried, and failed, many times at making a decent pizza. It's just not the same as Mama Lucia's New York Style pizza. :( I'd rather wait till February! Cheers!Heather Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854964536231001049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-84063589811471538712011-12-31T18:36:04.566-05:002011-12-31T18:36:04.566-05:00Instead of giving up pizza, why don't you just...Instead of giving up pizza, why don't you just make it at home? You probably have the ingredients for crust in your pantry, and probably the sauce as well. That just leaves cheese and toppings. Use fresh veggies for the toppings, and add the cost of cheese to your food budget. When you are making a lot of changes at once, some things are worth hanging on to.Jennifer Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799640294806980763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-74940333511960284982011-12-31T09:18:53.753-05:002011-12-31T09:18:53.753-05:00Twyla, Thanks so much for the heads-up about the l...Twyla, Thanks so much for the heads-up about the link! Cheers!Heather Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854964536231001049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-17767772038693674492011-12-31T09:13:20.330-05:002011-12-31T09:13:20.330-05:00thats cool, but I am not sure how I could do more ...thats cool, but I am not sure how I could do more scrimping than usual.<br />Oh, the fake busquik link on the left of the page only goes to a photo of the scottie pillow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10357741911850530189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-16688079719906129312011-12-31T00:49:50.073-05:002011-12-31T00:49:50.073-05:00I love these ideas! It really inspired me to be mo...I love these ideas! It really inspired me to be more thrifty! I shared the ideas in this post with my husband, and we decided to do this in July. Also, we are going to have "no-spend weekends" once a month starting in January. Here's to frugality, simplicity and savings!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891165111617225391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-19589443420057474402011-12-30T12:58:16.093-05:002011-12-30T12:58:16.093-05:00I try to do this every new year as well. It really...I try to do this every new year as well. It really helps to jump start our new yearly budget. Most of these things I already do however, i have noticed the issue of not turning things off when not needed has become a problem again. And another problem area that has become very laxed is not crushing boxes, cantainers and bottles before throwing them away.Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724974941235663416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446510302276602364.post-25930844526245386352011-12-30T11:14:30.134-05:002011-12-30T11:14:30.134-05:00Good strategies...I'm going to take the challe...Good strategies...I'm going to take the challenge as well. The food part and gas to work is a hard one for me. I want to cancel all the "Sale" emails so I am not tempted to buy...and stay out of the cafeteria at work and bring my food. The cold weather is a "keep me home" time...that helps. I will keep checking in...godd luck!tootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258969373918222258noreply@blogger.com