Comments on: Somethin’ for Nothin’ http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/?&owa_medium=feed&owa_sid= Save Money @ BeingFrugal.Net Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:59 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: charge herbal cocaine http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-28000 charge herbal cocaine Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:14:13 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-28000 where can i buy poppers in nyc can i buy legal bud herbal ecstacy cigarettes review ecstasy pills price where can i buy poppers in san francisco herbal high shops buy xtc pills legal herb reviews how to buy marijuana in california spice diamond reviews weed shops in cali where to buy marijuana in berlin buy k2 incense legal bud florida does spice diamond work buy weed online silver bullet funk pills dusted legal high review green fish extacy herbal legal highs serenity now herbal smoke reviews pep spice blueberry review smoking blend spice spice gold banned best legal highs spice gold spice diamond green monkeys extacy buy k2 herb pep spice brownies pink rolex extacy where can i buy poppers in nyc can i buy legal bud herbal ecstacy cigarettes review ecstasy pills price where can i buy poppers in san francisco herbal high shops buy xtc pills legal herb reviews how to buy marijuana in california spice diamond reviews weed shops in cali where to buy marijuana in berlin buy k2 incense legal bud florida does spice diamond work buy weed online silver bullet funk pills dusted legal high review green fish extacy herbal legal highs serenity now herbal smoke reviews pep spice blueberry review smoking blend spice spice gold banned best legal highs spice gold spice diamond green monkeys extacy buy k2 herb pep spice brownies pink rolex extacy

]]> By: Kate http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-11074 Kate Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:40:33 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-11074 As a librarian (at a college, although I have also worked in a public library), I would add that many libraries welcome suggestions for book purchases. So if there's a book they don't have that you want to read, and you think others will want to read it too, you can suggest the library add it to their collection. Of course, you do then have to wait for the library to review your request, order the book, and process it. But with so many great financial books out there, you can just make a note to check back later. As a librarian (at a college, although I have also worked in a public library), I would add that many libraries welcome suggestions for book purchases. So if there’s a book they don’t have that you want to read, and you think others will want to read it too, you can suggest the library add it to their collection. Of course, you do then have to wait for the library to review your request, order the book, and process it. But with so many great financial books out there, you can just make a note to check back later.

]]> By: Aaron http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-11015 Aaron Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:44:27 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-11015 The library is definitely a great resource to utilize. I live in a big city, so the main library here has tons of books on every topic, and carries nearly all the semi-popular and popular books. If you're looking for information rather than reading material, the Internet is often the primary resource, and the library can provide Internet access as well for those who don't have home Internet. The library is definitely a great resource to utilize. I live in a big city, so the main library here has tons of books on every topic, and carries nearly all the semi-popular and popular books.

If you’re looking for information rather than reading material, the Internet is often the primary resource, and the library can provide Internet access as well for those who don’t have home Internet.

]]> By: pam munro http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10994 pam munro Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:20:56 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10994 P.S. I would love to have as many ways to circulate free used books as I can. I used to be able to trade them in at a local used book store - but now they are crammed to the gills, and rarely accept books anymore! And no one will even buy them at yard sales, etc. sad to say... P.S. I would love to have as many ways to circulate free used books as I can. I used to be able to trade them in at a local used book store – but now they are crammed to the gills, and rarely accept books anymore! And no one will even buy them at yard sales, etc. sad to say…

]]> By: pam munro http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10993 pam munro Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:19:41 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10993 Wish we had that here in L.A. - we don't as far as I know....or even in Ventura - Wish we had that here in L.A. – we don’t as far as I know….or even in Ventura -

]]> By: Marci http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10992 Marci Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:11:08 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10992 @pam ...fyi - our local library has free no check out paperbacks.... just tell the librarian I grabbed 6 or so, and then I can bring them back whenever I finish them... or not. No accountability for them at all - they just like the numbers for their books circulating numbers. I like to leave a couple in the car for emergency 'stuck here' reading also :) @pam …fyi – our local library has free no check out paperbacks…. just tell the librarian I grabbed 6 or so, and then I can bring them back whenever I finish them… or not. No accountability for them at all – they just like the numbers for their books circulating numbers. I like to leave a couple in the car for emergency ‘stuck here’ reading also :)

]]> By: pam munro http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10991 pam munro Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:56:14 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10991 Thinking about another way to get what you need/want has always been my byword! Currently I get my paperback mysteries and so on from thrift shops and used book stores, etc. (At anywhere from $.25 to $.50 to $.99)- because I always incur library FINES! and I like to have a pile of books available to read at any one time. Then I swap with friends - just gave away a bag of classic Brit mysteries - or I have found another book swap shelf at the local college where I take a class. I brought in a big bag and exchanged them for a few. There used to be one in the club house up at the boat - but they remodeled & did away with it! Shame on them. But there is a branch library around the corner from a regular appt. - & I have thought into looking in again. Hoorah for libraries! You can also download books from the internet, put on CDs & read on your laptop. I have cached a few funny old ones I ran into - including the bio of Marie Antoinette's portrait painter - a Mme. LeBrun. Still, the printed page is easier on the eyes.... Thinking about another way to get what you need/want has always been my byword! Currently I get my paperback mysteries and so on from thrift shops and used book stores, etc. (At anywhere from $.25 to $.50 to $.99)- because I always incur library FINES! and I like to have a pile of books available to read at any one time. Then I swap with friends – just gave away a bag of classic Brit mysteries – or I have found another book swap shelf at the local college where I take a class. I brought in a big bag and exchanged them for a few. There used to be one in the club house up at the boat – but they remodeled & did away with it! Shame on them.

But there is a branch library around the corner from a regular appt. – & I have thought into looking in again. Hoorah for libraries!

You can also download books from the internet, put on CDs & read on your laptop. I have cached a few funny old ones I ran into – including the bio of Marie Antoinette’s portrait painter – a Mme. LeBrun. Still, the printed page is easier on the eyes….

]]> By: Ryan http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10990 Ryan Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:46:37 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10990 Great Post. "Whenever you’re confronted with a need, ask yourself how you can fulfill it without digging out your wallet." We have really adopted this mentality and it has enabled us to save and control spending while being very flexible with our budget. It's all those little daily decisions that make the biggest difference. Great Post. “Whenever you’re confronted with a need, ask yourself how you can fulfill it without digging out your wallet.” We have really adopted this mentality and it has enabled us to save and control spending while being very flexible with our budget.

It’s all those little daily decisions that make the biggest difference.

]]> By: Lori http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10989 Lori Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:34 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10989 YES!!! The library is a great resource for books, movies, magazines, computer use, children and adult programs, craft programs, etc. etc. etc. Your library probably offers some sort of Inter-Library Loan program as well, which is a way to obtain and read a book that your library doesn't have on the shelf. Your library can "borrow" the book, etc. for you from another library. Sometimes there is a small S&H fee, sometimes not. Check out your libraries website, too. Our libaries' site has Chilton Online, Tumblebooks, and Ancestory.com and other services - all free for library patrons. Your tax dollars pay for the library - you should use it! (and yes, I am a librarian!) YES!!! The library is a great resource for books, movies, magazines, computer use, children and adult programs, craft programs, etc. etc. etc. Your library probably offers some sort of Inter-Library Loan program as well, which is a way to obtain and read a book that your library doesn’t have on the shelf. Your library can “borrow” the book, etc. for you from another library. Sometimes there is a small S&H fee, sometimes not. Check out your libraries website, too. Our libaries’ site has Chilton Online, Tumblebooks, and Ancestory.com and other services – all free for library patrons. Your tax dollars pay for the library – you should use it! (and yes, I am a librarian!)

]]> By: Marci http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/22/alternatives-to-spending-money/#comment-10987 Marci Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:28:17 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=949#comment-10987 Isn't it funny how when you tell people there are books, movies, audiobooks, etc, available at the library, they look at you like you are nuts :) It takes a lot more imagination and flexibility to be able to find the free or low cost alternatives to things we'd like to have or use. Some people won't take the time nor mental energy to do it - it being 'easier' they feel to just whip out the ol' wallet or plastic :( Isn’t it funny how when you tell people there are books, movies, audiobooks, etc, available at the library, they look at you like you are nuts :)

It takes a lot more imagination and flexibility to be able to find the free or low cost alternatives to things we’d like to have or use. Some people won’t take the time nor mental energy to do it – it being ‘easier’ they feel to just whip out the ol’ wallet or plastic :(

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