When DIY Isn’t Worth It
Mar 11th
Growing up, we weren’t rich by any means, but we weren’t poor either… I guess we could have been considered lower middle class. Anyway, to save money, my mom pinched pennies (No Name Brand food, etc.) and my dad did stuff around the house. His thinking was “Why should I pay somebody else to do it when I can do it myself”, and I agree, to an extent.
BorrowMe for Scouting
Mar 8th
Since it’s inception in 1916, the Cub Scouting movement has taken millions of young boys through the skills of knotting, the togetherness of camping and the general rituals of growing up. They learn first aid, how to tie knots and go hiking with their packs, and there are generally multiple packs or groups within a city or area.
BorrowMe for Moms
Mar 2nd
Ask any parent and they will tell you that their children were a gift from God, and they would do anything for them. This includes obtaining mass amounts of clothing, toys, cribs, strollers and other accessories that end up consuming their basements and garages. As the children continue to grow, so do the boxes and piles of outgrown items sitting around.
How Much Could We Save?
Feb 23rd
I find it funny, ironic even, that I hear so much on the radio (I don’t have cable) about this Government or that politician whining about how in debt the City/Province/State/Country is in, and how there will be cuts to this, that and the other thing; I have even heard about politicians accepting *GASP* a pay freeze (And in some rare instances, a pay CUT). I hear from nurses about how they are already short staffed and overworked, yet there are hiring freezes and more cuts coming to health care. I hear about schools closing down and students being shuttled to already overcrowded facilities, and then the shocker… there will be more cuts to education.
BorrowMe for Book Clubs
Feb 19th
I was working away the other day and I began looking around our living room for some inspiration, when my eyes fell upon our book-shelf. I forgot about what I was doing and stared at all the books lining the shelf from top to bottom, purchased, read and filed. Now they sit there, collecting dust, their stories yearning for another mind to absorb their fantasy, fiction and reality. They seemed so lonely, so unappreciated, so… dusty.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Your Spending
Feb 11th
With the recent economic downturn, people are trying to find ways to save money. Without realizing it, many of the things they are doing to reduce costs are also helping to reduce their carbon footprint. Whether you are a believer in Global Warming or not, you have to agree that the less pollution being spewed into our atmosphere is good for all of us (Especially if you live in LA!). Here are a few things you can do to reduce your own costs and carbon footprint.
BorrowMe for Freecycle Users
Feb 8th
The ideals behind the Freecycle Network are noble and geared towards helping the planet. They have thousands of groups with millions of members across the globe, but they have been facing the loss of members and groups left right and center (Most notably in the UK where Freegle has sprung up in the upheaval). Many have accused Deron Beal of trying to stifle the community, and others compare his opposition to change to Craig Newmark of Craigslist. Most agree though, the biggest issue with Freecycle is option.
Success Story #42 – Pickup Truck
Feb 3rd
We have all been there. We’re forced to move, or need to pick up a large item, but we just can’t pack it into the Kia no matter which way we bend, push or fold. Most people call a friend who has a truck and get it dealt with Tout de suite (Look at me using fancy french words!), but what about those poor souls who don’t have somebody on speed dial? You guessed it, BorrowMe.com!
BorrowMe for Theater Groups
Feb 1st
“O BorrowMe, BorrowMe! Wherefore art thou BorrowMe?”… OK, while Shakespeare may not have lived long enough to experience theaters crumble from the pressures of the Mega-Movie-Plexes, his legacy of plays are faithfully re-enacted year after year by starving artists in underfunded playhouses. As more people shy away from cultured performances in favor of over-budgeted, over-acted screen adaptations of stage classics, theaters struggle for financing to fund wares for their next production. If only there was a better way…
BorrowMe for Offices
Jan 29th
We spend 8 hours or more a day with our co-workers, yet many of us have little to no interaction with each other outside of the throws of work. It would be nice if we could get to know our co-workers a bit more, and save some money in the process. I’m not saying we need to be having BBQ’s on the weekends or helping each other move, but a little extra chatter and a bit of resource sharing never hurt anybody.