Comments for Green Minded Wallet http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb Musings on striving for a financially fit and environmentally friendly lifestyle Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:10:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 Comment on Do The (Non-)Conservation Habits of Others Bug You? by Kelly http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/07/06/do-the-non-conservation-habits-of-others-bug-you/#comment-153 Kelly Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:23:28 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/07/06/do-the-non-conservation-habits-of-others-bug-you/#comment-153 I have to say that I am right there with the "Why you have it matters" thing, if a person has a low mpg minivan because they have 2 kids, 4 foster kids and 2 dogs they adopted from the humane society I feel a lot better about them owning the minivan (apposed the person who is a baby factory, pumping out a kid every 2 years because it is "Gods will"). The same with trucks if it is a small farmer, homesteader, or a handyman I feel better about them owning a truck for work then the guy who owns a truck because it is "manly". Does that person own a Jeep because they travel rough roads during harsh weather with a SAR (Search and Rescue, in most places are volunteer) group, or because they like the image. I really feel like why you own something affects how I feel about you owning it. *Smiles* If a person is other wise frugal it can mitigate things too. Kelly I have to say that I am right there with the “Why you have it matters” thing, if a person has a low mpg minivan because they have 2 kids, 4 foster kids and 2 dogs they adopted from the humane society I feel a lot better about them owning the minivan (apposed the person who is a baby factory, pumping out a kid every 2 years because it is “Gods will”). The same with trucks if it is a small farmer, homesteader, or a handyman I feel better about them owning a truck for work then the guy who owns a truck because it is “manly”. Does that person own a Jeep because they travel rough roads during harsh weather with a SAR (Search and Rescue, in most places are volunteer) group, or because they like the image.

I really feel like why you own something affects how I feel about you owning it. *Smiles* If a person is other wise frugal it can mitigate things too.

Kelly

]]> Comment on Someone Better by Kathryn B. http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2008/05/28/someone-better/#comment-106 Kathryn B. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:45:49 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2008/05/28/someone-better/#comment-106 You're right; there will always be someone better (and someone worse!) It's true, there can be a bit of competition, friendly or otherwise. But when I read those kinds of comments on a blog, I try to take them as a source of inspiration rather than a contest for self-comparison. That way, I can learn something that I may be able to apply in the future, instead of just feeling inadequate! You’re right; there will always be someone better (and someone worse!) It’s true, there can be a bit of competition, friendly or otherwise. But when I read those kinds of comments on a blog, I try to take them as a source of inspiration rather than a contest for self-comparison. That way, I can learn something that I may be able to apply in the future, instead of just feeling inadequate!

]]> Comment on An Unexpected Break on a Prescription by Green Minded Wallet » An Even Better Deal http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2008/01/29/an-unexpected-break-on-a-prescription/#comment-100 Green Minded Wallet » An Even Better Deal Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:08:28 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2008/01/29/an-unexpected-break-on-a-prescription/#comment-100 [...] 04 Jun 2008 at 10:08 pm | Tagged as: Spending A couple of months back, I mentioned that one of my prescriptions (Zyrtec) had gone over-the-counter and generic and as a result my co-pay went from $14 for a 30-day [...] […] 04 Jun 2008 at 10:08 pm | Tagged as: Spending A couple of months back, I mentioned that one of my prescriptions (Zyrtec) had gone over-the-counter and generic and as a result my co-pay went from $14 for a 30-day […]

]]> Comment on Eco Vs. Frugal: Body Soap Edition by cami http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/06/09/eco-versus-frugal-body-soap/#comment-88 cami Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:14:37 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/06/09/eco-versus-frugal-body-soap/#comment-88 The soap I mentioned actually comes in a box, so none of the individual units are packaged, but my guess is the box could be closed overnight. I've seen other soaps that have simple sleeves or boxes that aren't air-tight; I've used a few of them as well but I haven't noticed any problem with them. Also, I leave my soaps open after they've been wet and I haven't noticed any problems. The soap I mentioned actually comes in a box, so none of the individual units are packaged, but my guess is the box could be closed overnight. I’ve seen other soaps that have simple sleeves or boxes that aren’t air-tight; I’ve used a few of them as well but I haven’t noticed any problem with them. Also, I leave my soaps open after they’ve been wet and I haven’t noticed any problems.

]]> Comment on Eco Vs. Frugal: Body Soap Edition by Jennifer http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/06/09/eco-versus-frugal-body-soap/#comment-86 Jennifer Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:26:40 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/06/09/eco-versus-frugal-body-soap/#comment-86 HI. I came to your site searching for 'eco friendly soap packaging.' I make handcrafted natural soaps. I am curious about the soap you mention in this post that came without package at all. How was this done? Do you think soap that is left out would retain all it's properties when exposed to air for undisclosed amounts of time? Though it may be more eco friendly, for lack of packaging, wonder the role of packaging... What are some other packages you have found eco-friendly? Thank you. HI.
I came to your site searching for ‘eco friendly soap packaging.’ I make handcrafted natural soaps. I am curious about the soap you mention in this post that came without package at all. How was this done? Do you think soap that is left out would retain all it’s properties when exposed to air for undisclosed amounts of time? Though it may be more eco friendly, for lack of packaging, wonder the role of packaging…
What are some other packages you have found eco-friendly? Thank you.

]]> Comment on Would You Switch Prescriptions to Save Money? by Green Minded Wallet » Choosing Your Meds http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/12/10/would-you-switch-prescriptions-to-save-money/#comment-84 Green Minded Wallet » Choosing Your Meds Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:57:38 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/12/10/would-you-switch-prescriptions-to-save-money/#comment-84 [...] by cami on 12 Mar 2008 at 09:57 pm | Tagged as: Miscellaneous I, like most people I know, take medication on a regular basis (and I’m not saying that’s necessarily a bad thing). But given all [...] […] by cami on 12 Mar 2008 at 09:57 pm | Tagged as: Miscellaneous I, like most people I know, take medication on a regular basis (and I’m not saying that’s necessarily a bad thing). But given all […]

]]> Comment on Would You Switch Prescriptions to Save Money? by Green Minded Wallet » An Unexpected Break on a Prescription http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/12/10/would-you-switch-prescriptions-to-save-money/#comment-60 Green Minded Wallet » An Unexpected Break on a Prescription Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:59:53 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/12/10/would-you-switch-prescriptions-to-save-money/#comment-60 [...] by cami on 29 Jan 2008 at 09:59 pm | Tagged as: Spending So, I mentioned awhile back that I was currently paying $14/mo for each of my three prescriptions. Well I found out [...] […] by cami on 29 Jan 2008 at 09:59 pm | Tagged as: Spending So, I mentioned awhile back that I was currently paying $14/mo for each of my three prescriptions. Well I found out […]

]]> Comment on Putting the Environmental Cart Before the Horse by Green Minded Wallet » Do All the ‘Going Green’ Articles Seemed a Bit ‘Recycled’? http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/09/30/putting-the-environmental-cart-before-the-horse/#comment-33 Green Minded Wallet » Do All the ‘Going Green’ Articles Seemed a Bit ‘Recycled’? Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:34:30 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/09/30/putting-the-environmental-cart-before-the-horse/#comment-33 [...] eating local produce, walking to the library, and only doing full loads of laundry. As I mentioned before, I don’t mind if people want to implement small changes, so long as they realize that there [...] […] eating local produce, walking to the library, and only doing full loads of laundry. As I mentioned before, I don’t mind if people want to implement small changes, so long as they realize that there […]

]]> Comment on The Fifty Cent Bike by Green Minded Wallet » Maybe I Need An Oops Fund http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/09/13/the-fifty-cent-bike/#comment-31 Green Minded Wallet » Maybe I Need An Oops Fund Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:48:10 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/09/13/the-fifty-cent-bike/#comment-31 [...] last week when I talked about my fabulous fifty-cent bike. Well, unbeknownst to me the key to my bike-lock key fell off of my key ring. Of course I only [...] […] last week when I talked about my fabulous fifty-cent bike. Well, unbeknownst to me the key to my bike-lock key fell off of my key ring. Of course I only […]

]]> Comment on Old Computer Dilemma by Green Minded Wallet » Looking Towards the Future http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/05/24/old-computer-dilemma/#comment-30 Green Minded Wallet » Looking Towards the Future Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:52:52 +0000 http://www.greenmindedwallet.com/wpdb/2007/05/24/old-computer-dilemma/#comment-30 [...] to show a little wear, I’m talking about when then lose their reliability. For example, my laptop lost it’s functionality as a portable computer some time ago; however I hadn’t done [...] […] to show a little wear, I’m talking about when then lose their reliability. For example, my laptop lost it’s functionality as a portable computer some time ago; however I hadn’t done […]

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