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Want To Save a Grand!

October 8, 2012October 8, 2012 James Burnette 2 Comments

Last night at work I was playing on the Survivalpunk twitter account and saw a link to an article that looked interesting. The article was Saving mad money on car insurance! I’m a big fan of saving money so I greedily read this article. The article was short and sweet, very direct and full of tips. I’ve read this guys blog o occasion but after this I’m going to dig into it. I’m a cheap guy and I am working on becoming even cheaper. Let me share with you how I shaved $948 annually on my car insurance.

Tax Free Weekend and Back to School for preppers

August 3, 2012August 3, 2012 James Burnette

Starting today and running through the weekend in many parts of the country is tax free weekend. It’s mostly for clothes, school supplies and some electronics. Although I don’t support blowing money on things you don’t need, but if you need to replace or upgrade now is the time.

Don’t Buy Shit!

May 17, 2012May 17, 2012 James Burnette 5 Comments

Today’s post should have been a review of the Green ceramic skillet I’m sure you’ve seen on TV. Instead its going to be an article on not buying shitty products. Which the Green skillet certainly is. I’ll tell you why it sucks but more importantly I’ll tell you how to avoid making the same mistake and wasting your precious federal reserve notes.

Baking in the Bathroom – Baking Soda and Vinegar

April 16, 2012April 16, 2012 Shannon 2 Comments

4431643843_478c691852_z — Jessica Mullen Flickr

I have a natural inclination towards all things homemade and “green” which has really blossomed since I’ve become an adult, and
even more recently, started a family. I enjoying trying new recipes and finding substitutes for staples around the house.
The easiest way to make cleaning products and toiletries more natural and much cheaper is to pull from your kitchen. Who
needs Comet when you have baking soda? Spa products are easy to make with a few simple staples. You will save money, save
space, and save the world! by spending a little time making these things at home.

How to cut your electric bill by 74%!

March 5, 2012November 13, 2015 James Burnette 11 Comments

This is the story how I managed to cut my electric bill 74% over this winter. No I did not freeze my balls off. I kinda hate the cold so the idea of sitting around shivering or having to stay bundled up all winter did not appeal to me at all. No I remained nice and toasty all winter long while averaging a monthly electric bill of $55.32.