The Water Drought Is Here: Home Conservation Tips

February 27, 2009

photo credit: Zack Sheppard A notice came in the mail this week from our water district for a proposed hearing to address the current water shortage brought on by the California drought. Rates for the baseline water usage will not change. However, a proposed penalty increase of 10 times the current fee is being suggested [...]

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Public Library Offers Free Internet and Job Training Seminar

February 26, 2009

photo credit: San Jose Library A recent headline in our Sunday paper caught my attention about the current economic trend and how citizens can utilize some great free services at local libraries. I imagine the statistics are not unique for Northern California and can probably be found for cities all over the country. Books, cd’s, [...]

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Keeping Track Of Reward Certificates

February 25, 2009

photo credit: joelogon I received my Staples reward certificate this week for $8.80 on Canon inkjet toner cartridges purchased last year. Keeping track of all the junk mail we receive can be overwhelming and the Staples certificate almost made it straight to the junk mail pile. Fortunately I decided to open it up and was [...]

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Money Saving Tips: When A Sale Item Still Isn’t Worth Buying

February 24, 2009

photo credit: timparkinson I recently visited a Home Depot that is closing in our area and had to use extreme caution and utilize my own money saving tips. We have a local Home Depot that is closing and they are offering discounts starting at 15% and some deals can be found for 40%. Immediately I [...]

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Foreclosures Causing Dogs and Cats To Become Homeless Too

February 23, 2009

photo credit: superfem The economic recession is causing families to become displaced and also has the potential to make up to 1 million dogs and cats homeless too. The ASPCA has researched the economic trends and is forecasting that an alarming 500,000 to 1 million dogs and cats could become homeless and need rescue. It [...]

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