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Comments Contest Update: Oops

I messed up.
For those of you who read the initial contest posting, I apologize for the rules confusion. I think it’s pretty clear now.
I’m reducing the number of comments required for prizes to be awarded from 1000 to 500 total comments. Please read this link if you’re interested in further details:
Comments Contest
Let me know […]

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Lisa | May 11th, 2008 | Continued

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I Had a Dream That I Maxed Out All of My Credit Cards in One Glorious Day

And what a day it was! A massive spending spree.
I just woke up, and I’m still a little fuzzy as to whether or not I dreamed it, or actually did it.
I currently have seven credit cards, six of which I don’t use. At this very moment, I have a total of 97 thousand […]

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Lisa | May 10th, 2008 | Continued

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My Personal Carbon Footprint

I wanted to find out what my personal contribution to global warming is.
This is called a carbon footprint - a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated and released to the environment. Carbon footprints can be calculated for anything- individuals, products, businesses, industries, communities, countries.
They’re computed either as a “Life Cycle Assessment […]

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Lisa | May 9th, 2008 | Continued

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About this Site

Hi. My name is Lisa Spinelli, and welcome to my blog. I started this site in January, 2008, on blogger. I’ve since become quite obsessed with the whole thing, and decided to make the switch over to WordPress/DreamHost March 15th.
About this blog:
Frugality, Personal Finance, and Sustainability are long time interests of […]

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21 More Great Free Websites That Will Save You Time and Money

When sleep eludes me, I inevitably end up wrapped in a blanket, on the computer, rambling about the Internet with Google. Thus, my “favorite bookmarks” tab is overflowing with random, haphazardly filed, great links, discovered in the middle of the night, while half asleep, with no particular agenda.
Periodically, I attempt to weed through and […]

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9May2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Going Paperless: The Post Office Fights Back

The Washington Post reports that the US Postal Service (USPS) says they need junk mail to survive, and are working to thwart legislator’s proposals that would allow consumers to set up blocks on unwanted mail.
The USPS says the economic benefits of standard - their term for junk- mail outweigh the environmental benefits, and claim […]

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8May2008 | Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
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Frustrated at the Pump? Tips on Improving Your Gas Mileage

Still more gas saving tips -from Wall Street Week:
1. Only fill up your car in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands so when buying in the afternoon or evening… your gallon is not exactly […]

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6May2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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The Dope on CEO Blogs: 41 Blogs By, About, or For, the Great and Not-So-Great CEOs

Who would have thought that Lee Iacocca would sit at his bells and whistles lap tap and blog? And why does Jack Welch not have one?
Is it real, or is it their personal secretary? Or perhaps they have become philanthropic in their old age. Who can really know. But, nevertheless, I’m enjoying getting into […]

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6May2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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The Psychology of Money: Which Money Personality Do You Identify With?

Dr. Kathleen Gurney, CEO of the Financial Psychology Corporation, believes that each of us falls into one of nine money personalities. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your type, you can optimize your financial planning to a style that fits you.
Do you see yourself […]

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5May2008 | Lisa | 3 comments | Continued
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Blog Carnival Round-Up, Week of May 5th, 2008

 
I’ll be adding more as the week progresses. Check back!
 
On Personal Finance and Frugality:
Carnival of Personal Finance# 151 at Alpha Consumer begins Monday 5/05.
My submission- Book Review: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Favorites-
Money Hack’s Carnival, #11 at Save and Conquer begins Wednesday, 5/07.
My submission- The Psychology of […]

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5May2008 | Lisa | 5 comments | Continued
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“Snap” Sunday Sermon - The Devil and the Angel

Words of Wisdom in a Snap-
I have individual values and group values. And often, my individual values win.
I struggle with the trade-offs every day.
 
 
 
 
It goes something like this:
 
 
Angel Lisa- Let’s go to the Local Farm and buy some local eggs and milk, honey. Maybe the chickens will be out in their pen, […]

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4May2008 | Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
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Ten Little Known Money Facts For Around the Water Cooler

Here’s a few shockers on money. At first they surprised me, and then, after I thought about it, they didn’t surprise me at all!
 
 
 
 
“I know nut-ting! NUT-TING”
 
 

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees makes more money than the entire Florida Marlins team. - San Diego Union, 4/2/08
 
 
 
 
Trash into Cash(ABC News, May, 2004)-
“Pornography […]

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3May2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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The Comments Contest - Your Chance to Win $50 Dollars Or…?!

One of my goals for this blog is to make it as interactive as possible.
I want to know what you think.
In that vain, I’m starting the Comments Contest-
Here’s your chance to speak your mind, and perhaps win one of 3 great prizes!
Contest Rules:
Leave a comment- you’re entered in the contest.
Leave up to five different comments […]

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2May2008 | Lisa | 5 comments | Continued
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