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This year, my goal is to spend 10% less than last year, and to help others find ways to do the same, without affecting our quality of daily living.

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Major Savings in Communications

By quixjote on Apr 19, 2013 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

So T-Mobile, my cell phone provider, has changed the way they do their rates... For the better! I am so happy because they got rid of their normal contract system and are doing a reduced rate for the same services. The catch? There is no more discounted… more »

All is quite on the electric front

By quixjote on Apr 16, 2013 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

Well,  I haven't done anything major yet, but I have managed to get my electric bill down to $38 last month! Granted, I no longer have roomates, but I was very happy to see this. The same month, my natural gas bill was $87. So Overall $125! Not bad for a… more »

Homemade Salsa

By quixjote on Aug 1, 2011 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

I love salsa! Homemade salsa with fresh ingredients is even better! My salsa though, is not chunky... It is more smooth. Simple Salsa Recipe: 1 Medium Tomato, 1 small white onion, 4 small cloves of garlic (NOT 4 WHOLE HEADS), 2-4 small peppers of y… more »
Tags: blender, cyanne, diy, garlic, homemade, onion, peppers, salsa, saving money, tomatoe

Burlap Shopping and/or Produce Bag

By quixjote on Jul 30, 2011 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

So yesterday I mentioned that I had made a couple burlap bags for produce. I made one more bag with some slight modifications to make it a handy grocery backpack for the wheelchair, but it is also a good produce drawstring bag. These ones take a little l… more »

Plastic Bag Ban Pass

By quixjote on Jul 29, 2011 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

Last week, Portland OR passed the plastic bag ban for major companies in the area. While I love the ease of use of the plastic bags because of the wheelchair, I understand the impact that they have on equipment when they are not disposed of properly (And… more »
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