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Oh My God I Did It! – Budget Update – September 2010

/ September 17, 2010 / awesome, save money, Technology / Permalink

Exactly 465 days from my first blog post here about how I was going to whip myself into shape and start paying off debts – I have completed my original goal. I have to admit that I haven’t given an update to the budget on purpose for quite some time (June 3rd, 2010 I believe [...]

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The Little Things Add Up! Contact Solution??

/ August 8, 2010 / health, save money / Permalink

I wear contacts, in fact I just got another years supply not that long ago that should do me for awhile, but one thing that I never really noticed before but do you realize how expensive saline solution is? It is! $14.99 for two bottles unless you get it on sale and it lasts what.. [...]

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Where Did I Buy My New Computer? (buy.com? tigerdirect.ca? ncix.com? future shop?)

/ August 6, 2010 / photography, Technology / Permalink

I broke down yesterday and ordered a new computer. I’ve got lots of reasons for doing this but the number one was that it’s time – and mine is having a tough time keeping up with today’s tasks. I am currently running a Pentium D 2.8 which is Dual Core, and will work wonders for [...]

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Use Google For Coupon Codes For Stuff I’m Already Buying (Clearlycontacts.ca, Buy.com, Etc.)

/ July 17, 2010 / save money, sponsored, Technology / Permalink

I just finished ordering contact lenses for myself and Liz which will do myself for likely the next year and a half, and Liz at least another few months. She’s still trying to figure out which ones she likes the best while I just plain ran out. Anyhow just as we were about to checkout [...]

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Laptop Or Desktop – Which Computer Would You Recommend?

/ July 8, 2010 / save money, Technology / Permalink

So I’ve decided that I need a new computer, and I don’t know which I want.. a laptop of a desktop model. The differences are obvious, but which would suit me better? I would LOVE feedback on this issue as I’m sure lots of laptop users have had this debate and I’m sure lots of [...]

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Why Do I Keep Fighting The Urge To Buy A Netbook?..

/ May 30, 2010 / Technology / Permalink

I’ve had a netbook before – for those of you whom don’t know what a netbook is, it’s basically a laptop – but very much smaller, and more limited. The biggest difference generally is the lack of a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM player in it. They’re pretty slick and I keep thinking that I want one… the problem [...]

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And The Newest Member Of The PEI Humane Society Board Of Directors Is…

/ May 29, 2010 / everyday life, local, save money / Permalink

Me!! Yes, that’s right.. I’m extremely proud to announce that I am one of two people hired on to the board of directors for the PEI Humane Society! Obviously anyone that knows me knows that I’m a huge animal lover and do a lot to support not only the PEIHS, but also Heavenly Creatures where [...]

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Best Long Distance Driving Invention Ever

/ May 11, 2010 / Technology / Permalink

So I just got back from Beantown the other day, and I was thinking about all kinds of different ideas for blog posts as I was traveling. It’s at least about 10 hours of driving both ways – so obviously a lot of quiet time and time to just sit with your own thoughts. Anyhow [...]

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Fighting the “Don’t Buy Anything” Urge Big Time…

/ April 22, 2010 / save money, Technology / Permalink

I guess I shouldn’t say that I’ve been completely successful with fighting the urge to buy anything as I’m expecting my Roomba robotic vacuum that I purchased anytime this week :S But I guess I can defend that purchase with the fact that I’ve been curious about them and have been looking at them since [...]

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I am a sore man…

/ March 14, 2010 / everyday life / Permalink

I just spent pretty much the last 3 hours waxing, vaccuming, and cleaning my car. Poor thing hasn’t been cleaned in quite some time – and I’m usually pretty darn good to her! It was nice to actually use some of the toys I purchased on sale at Canadian Tire over the winter or last [...]

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