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Re: Podcast 6: Frugality and 397 Ways to Save Money

squawkfox — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:40:15 -0000

Hey Guys! Thank you so much for an amazing interview and discussion on frugality! I finally mustered up the courage to listen and I loved doing this show. Thank you so much! Kerry

Re: Citibank Offers Citi Forward Credit Card, Rewarding Users for Good Habits

squawkfox — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:36:59 -0000

I think the 29.99% interest rate says it all there - OUCH!

Re: The Best Online Savings Accounts (Updated Oct. 18, 2009)

squawkfox — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:27:20 -0000

I have three high interest savings accounts. I tend to move my savings around based on interest rates. The money I keep on hand in cash is generally for my emergency fund. You've listed solid savings options. :)

Re: Giving Away My Old Television

squawkfox — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:18:24 -0000

I'd be happy to give my TV away for free. Most places charge a recycling fee to "take" the tube.

Re: 5 Years of Consumerism Commentary: What Would You Like to See Here?

squawkfox — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:17:40 -0000

Congratulations Flexo! Very inspiring!

Re: Festival of Frugality #119: The Quitting My Day Job to Blog Full Time Edition

squawkfox — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:39:15 -0000

Thank you for including me Flexo! I've linked back via Carnivals.

Re: Reminder - 7 days left to enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

squawkfox — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:23:16 -0000

Hey BibleMoneyMatters! Thanks for linking back to the carnival! The Debt Reduction Carnival was lots of work, but I had lots of fun putting the theme together. :)

Re: gimme my cash blankee

squawkfox — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:27:24 -0000

I keep a stash of cash on hand. Never know when you'll need the funds for an emergency.

Re: unscrambling the egg

squawkfox — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:46:24 -0000

I too think this way. How much is my time worth in CDs, or whatever I am looking to purchase. The answer is usually not to spend considering the cost to earn the money.

Ohh, taking pictures of food is not easy. I've done a series of posts now on food (visual guides), and it's darn hard to make real food look tasty in pics...most food advertising does not contain actual food. ;)

Re: unscrambling the egg

squawkfox — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:28:05 -0000

Maybe I'm weird...but I think the egg looks kinda good. I felt inspired and ate an omelette for lunch.

Re: how I managed to spend almost $9000 on lunch this year

squawkfox — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:39:51 -0000

Ahh, the cost of not investing the "lunch money" brings the total to 9K. You got me in a panic there. My work colleagues always poke a little fun at me for brown bagging my lunch daily. I'm laughing all the way to the bank to be honest. I even put together a guide to eating lunch frugally: 5 Frugalicious Lunches (A Visual Guide).

Basically, being honest and less lazy is a good start. ;)

Re: the newest problogger on the block

squawkfox — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:41:06 -0000

Congratulations Steve! Very exciting news. :)

Re: linklings, jellyfishy edition

squawkfox — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:54:55 -0000

Hey Steve! Thanks for the electrifying mention. I also just submitted an article to your inaugural edition of the "Carnival of Careers". Thanks for starting this up!

Re: Carnival of Careers #1

squawkfox — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:54:16 -0000

The first Carnival of Careers is a HUGE SUCCESS! Way to go Steve! Starting this carnival is a brilliant idea and obviously fills a needed and popular niche.

Thank you so much for including my post as an Editor's Pick! Congratulations once again on such a successful inaugural carnival!

Re: Carnival of Careers #1

squawkfox — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:25:02 -0000

I have linked back via Carnivals. Thanks again!

Re: linklings, ch-ch-ch-ch-changes edition

squawkfox — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:18:13 -0000

Thank you so much for the mention. I'm so happy you liked my cars and smoking analogy. Sooo many people were rather upset with me for writing this article.

Re: linklings, michael jackson passed away edition

squawkfox — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:12:14 -0000

I must be the only person on the planet who hasn't bought Thriller - yet. LOL I too loved MJ's earlier albums and was glued to MTV as a kid in the 80s when he released the Thriller video. Very cool stuff. :D Anyhoo, I'm thrilled that you liked my garden post and thank you for the linky love.

Re: New gym = WIN!

squawkfox — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:37:02 -0000

Wow. Your gym sounds like a dream! I workout in my basement using foam rollers, stretch cords, and my Bosu ball. Since I live in the country (in the middle of a forest) the amenities of city life are all but a dream. I must admit to missing the YWCA in Vancouver. I loved the pool. :D

Re: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Newspapers?

squawkfox — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:49:26 -0000

I used to work at a paper. My problem with being a journalist long again was my voice was always buried in the "voice" of the paper. The real story was buried to appease advertisers and sell copy. People want real. With self-publishing platforms like blogs, readers can tailor their preferences to what they want. Publishers need to work to provide quality information with value to earn readers. I think this model works. Readers choose. Publishers don't dictate and push content. Readers pull content in their feeds.

Re: Are you a storyteller? What is your story?

squawkfox — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:50:32 -0000

As a former journalist, I never could insert myself into my stories. This is one reason I have grown to love blogging. Not only can I write about my own experiences but I can use my OWN voice.

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Re: The Happiness Quilt - Share your pattern piece and help me sew the Happiness Quilt!

squawkfox — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:03:55 -0000

Helllo Maya! I'll give this a go.

My happiness qualities:

1. Riding my road bike through Canadian mountain passes.
2. Living pain free post knee surgery.
3. Finding my voice.

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Re: How do I look? And do you need a pee break?

squawkfox — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:21:45 -0000

I don't have kids but I found your story very touching and sweet. :) Congrats on the blog look update -- looks awesome.

Re: WHAT do you want to HAVE/FEEL in YOUR life?

squawkfox — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:21 -0000

Maya! I love how you add personal diagrams and pictures with your posts. With today's post - I think I need to get a better grip on my steering wheel. :)

Re: PageRank and Alexa: How Important Are They?

squawkfox — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:36:48 -0000

I don't usually think about my site's PR or Alexa rankings - but some advertisers may ask. If you're looking to monetize your blog it may be worthwhile to consider these numbers.

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Re: How Simple Steps Can Put \$678,000 in Your Pocket

squawkfox — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:30:11 -0000

I decided long ago to just say NO to buying crap. Crap hits your wallet, abuses the environment, and needles your health both mentally and physically. We vote with our dollars. The more we vote for quality and the less we vote for crap the better our health, our wealth, and our self.

Re: U.S. Consumers \"Get the Cheap Stuff.\"

squawkfox — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:58:15 -0000

I become dismayed when I see people purchase fake packaged foods by thinking it's more affordable. In reality, buying crap food is more expensive when you consider the costs to your health, wealth, and self. It is so simple to make frugal and affordable meals by soaking beans, eating at home, and making extra. Cooking simple stews and soups is very affordable. Using fresh fruits and veggies is NOT more expensive than nuking packaged single servings. Besides, people are confused to think "sugar cereals" are food. Oatmeal is food. Oatmeal is healthy and very affordable. The marketing of packaged products is what makes it expensive.

Re: Small Cars are HOT, Prius Hybrid Waiting Lists are Getting Longer

squawkfox — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:36:55 -0000

I love this trend towards smaller cars. I am waiting for a fully electric auto about the size of a Smart car. I usually just ride my bike everywhere.

Re: Another Plastic Bag Free \"Village\"

squawkfox — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:06:56 -0000

This is a story near and dear to me. I live on an organic ranch (no stores for miles) yet those plastic bags constantly blow into the fields putting our crops and animals at risk.

I wrote this plea: 50 Reasons to Go Green with Reusable Shopping Bags.

Bravo Belsize Park for launching a voluntary plastic bag ban. Awesome. I hope many more cities follow your lead.