Comments for www.RadiatorToast.com http://radiatortoast.com www.RadiatorToast.com A frugal website for Gen Y Millenials, Gen X, and "the rest of ya" Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:16:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Detailed Money Management by Penny http://radiatortoast.com/?p=532&cpage=1#comment-1708 Penny Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:16:07 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=532#comment-1708 Hi Ava, I like that you took the time to experiment and find a system that works for you. Aside from human error, it seems like the biggest obstacle for everyday Joe's to live within their means is actually using a system. Agree or disagree? I would go one step further and suggest that the second largest obstacle to average folks living within their means is (ultimately) greed---in various forms such as compulsion, selfishness, entitlement, addiction, vanity, etc. Agree or disagree? Some people would suggest making "enough" money would be the first or second largest obstacle to living within ones' means, but IDK... Hi Ava,

I like that you took the time to experiment and find a system that works for you. Aside from human error, it seems like the biggest obstacle for everyday Joe’s to live within their means is actually using a system. Agree or disagree?

I would go one step further and suggest that the second largest obstacle to average folks living within their means is (ultimately) greed—in various forms such as compulsion, selfishness, entitlement, addiction, vanity, etc.

Agree or disagree? Some people would suggest making “enough” money would be the first or second largest obstacle to living within ones’ means, but IDK…

]]> Comment on Toasted Pumpkin Seeds_101 by Connie http://radiatortoast.com/?p=491&cpage=1#comment-964 Connie Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:40:34 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=491#comment-964 I prefer Stephanie’s Seasoned Salt on my pumpkin seeds, it is all natural and all purpose. It has no fillers, caking agents, sugar or MSG. It is available in Kosher Salt, Sea Salt, Lite (low sodium) Salt and Salt Substitute (no salt). And it tastes great on everything! Here is the website- http://www.stephanieseasonings.com Have a great day! I prefer Stephanie’s Seasoned Salt on my pumpkin seeds, it is all natural and all purpose. It has no fillers, caking agents, sugar or MSG. It is available in Kosher Salt, Sea Salt, Lite (low sodium) Salt and Salt Substitute (no salt). And it tastes great on everything! Here is the website-
http://www.stephanieseasonings.com
Have a great day!

]]> Comment on My Momma Told Me….Part II by Monica http://radiatortoast.com/?p=500&cpage=1#comment-761 Monica Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:09:49 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=500#comment-761 Just to give readers an idea of how much prices can vary between areas...I'm in CT and 77 cents a can for beans is a good deal. I can get turkey (frozen) for 47 cents a pound at the local Stop & Shop, though - so that's not bad! Ham is around the same price. Another version of the pricebook would be to have it electronically in Excel with each tab being a different food type. This is my ultimate goal, but I haven't gotten past the scribbled notes in a tiny notebook I keep forgetting to write the prices in... Just to give readers an idea of how much prices can vary between areas…I’m in CT and 77 cents a can for beans is a good deal.

I can get turkey (frozen) for 47 cents a pound at the local Stop & Shop, though – so that’s not bad! Ham is around the same price.

Another version of the pricebook would be to have it electronically in Excel with each tab being a different food type. This is my ultimate goal, but I haven’t gotten past the scribbled notes in a tiny notebook I keep forgetting to write the prices in…

]]> Comment on My Momma Told Me….You’d Better Shop Around by My Momma Told Me….Part II | www.RadiatorToast.com http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487&cpage=1#comment-756 My Momma Told Me….Part II | www.RadiatorToast.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:20:27 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487#comment-756 [...] asked me how they know when the Autumn deals that I blogged about HERE are actually a good [...] [...] asked me how they know when the Autumn deals that I blogged about HERE are actually a good [...]

]]> Comment on Date Night–a Cool Frugal Tool by Toasted Pumpkin Seeds_101 | www.RadiatorToast.com http://radiatortoast.com/?p=448&cpage=1#comment-739 Toasted Pumpkin Seeds_101 | www.RadiatorToast.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:44:27 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=448#comment-739 [...] Date Night this past week consisted of the annual pumpkin carving; we did “Shrek” this year, if you’re curious! [...] [...] Date Night this past week consisted of the annual pumpkin carving; we did “Shrek” this year, if you’re curious! [...]

]]> Comment on My Momma Told Me….You’d Better Shop Around by Penny http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487&cpage=1#comment-735 Penny Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:41:53 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487#comment-735 Hey Nicole, I know what you mean! I have had potatoes go bad on me twice now :( If you cook and freeze them, their consistency changes, as does their color---but they're edible. From what I've seen, your best bet is to store them in a cool/dark place that's dry, and don't seal them in a bag. Also; if you store them next to pungent or acidic things, that could affect the shelf life and/or flavor (ie; onions). For most households, your taters will last maybe 3 weeks or so. If they sprout an eye or two, feel free to cut it out and eat the rest--so long as the veggie is still mostly good and firm. Anyone else have input?? Please share! I'm all ears (or eyes??---pun intended) Hey Nicole,

I know what you mean! I have had potatoes go bad on me twice now :( If you cook and freeze them, their consistency changes, as does their color—but they’re edible.

From what I’ve seen, your best bet is to store them in a cool/dark place that’s dry, and don’t seal them in a bag. Also; if you store them next to pungent or acidic things, that could affect the shelf life and/or flavor (ie; onions).

For most households, your taters will last maybe 3 weeks or so. If they sprout an eye or two, feel free to cut it out and eat the rest–so long as the veggie is still mostly good and firm.

Anyone else have input?? Please share! I’m all ears (or eyes??—pun intended)

]]> Comment on My Momma Told Me….You’d Better Shop Around by Nicole http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487&cpage=1#comment-729 Nicole Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:47:13 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=487#comment-729 How do you store potatoes long term? I am loving all of these 10lbs/$1 sales, but we don't eat THAT many potatoes and I end up throwing some out! How do you store potatoes long term? I am loving all of these 10lbs/$1 sales, but we don’t eat THAT many potatoes and I end up throwing some out!

]]> Comment on Frugal Fall Date Ideas…or…For a Good Time Call by Penny http://radiatortoast.com/?p=475&cpage=1#comment-676 Penny Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:41:44 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=475#comment-676 Thanks for making the suggestion, Hadley; much appreciated. Of course, where you go and what you can do will depend on where you live (here in Minnesota, for example, we could already go sledding!). Thanks for making the suggestion, Hadley; much appreciated. Of course, where you go and what you can do will depend on where you live (here in Minnesota, for example, we could already go sledding!).

]]> Comment on Frugal Fall Date Ideas…or…For a Good Time Call by Hadley http://radiatortoast.com/?p=475&cpage=1#comment-670 Hadley Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:09:20 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=475#comment-670 Another fall date idea- Drive-in movies! The weather is just perfect to pull up to a drive-in theatre, bring some blankets and snacks and cuddle with your loved one. Living in Arizona, the nighttimes in the fall are perfect to do anything outdoors. Also, in your blog post maybe think about adding some links to the ideas that you have said. It makes it easier for the reader to read something they like, click on it, and access the information a lot easier. Another fall date idea- Drive-in movies! The weather is just perfect to pull up to a drive-in theatre, bring some blankets and snacks and cuddle with your loved one. Living in Arizona, the nighttimes in the fall are perfect to do anything outdoors. Also, in your blog post maybe think about adding some links to the ideas that you have said. It makes it easier for the reader to read something they like, click on it, and access the information a lot easier.

]]> Comment on Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins by Ava http://radiatortoast.com/?p=480&cpage=1#comment-669 Ava Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:01:44 +0000 http://radiatortoast.com/?p=480#comment-669 Wow, these look amazing. Maybe I'll try this weekend. Wow, these look amazing. Maybe I’ll try this weekend.

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