Comments on: Odd, Like A Bodkin http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/ putting the fun in frugal living! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Larue http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/comment-page-1/#comment-5830 Larue Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:46:06 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2223#comment-5830 Um, first, Jon Hamm IS HOT. I think perhaps your man meter is off. Secondly, you know what a bodkin is, because you have used one at my house. (That sounds dirty, unfortunately.) It is a little metal piece that allows you to thread shoestrings through the tops of drawstring skirts. Sigh. Do I have to explain EVERYTHING to you? (hee) Um, first, Jon Hamm IS HOT. I think perhaps your man meter is off.

Secondly, you know what a bodkin is, because you have used one at my house. (That sounds dirty, unfortunately.) It is a little metal piece that allows you to thread shoestrings through the tops of drawstring skirts.

Sigh. Do I have to explain EVERYTHING to you? (hee)

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/comment-page-1/#comment-5828 Kathleen Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:24:13 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2223#comment-5828 It's always interesting to check out your spending recaps. *Love* the new title -- "I Spent WHAT?" LOL (I think that every time I go to Tarzhay.) I second Carol's comment that you're inspiring. Thanks, Erin! It’s always interesting to check out your spending recaps. *Love* the new title — “I Spent WHAT?” LOL (I think that every time I go to Tarzhay.) I second Carol’s comment that you’re inspiring. Thanks, Erin!

]]> By: Carol N. http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/comment-page-1/#comment-5825 Carol N. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:27:52 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2223#comment-5825 Just reviewed your spending and one thing surprises me...you mail out your bills? I do all of mine online and avoid the postal service. My husband still mails his out and is constantly spending money on stamps. I use maybe 5-6 stamps a year, outside of Christmas cards, and only write about 20 checks a year as well. So, saving money on both fronts. Just a thought...my credit union, where I bank because of no fees, no minimum balance and a boat load of perks, has a bill payer program that is free. Plus, all transactions using my debit card as a credit card (not entering the PIN) they round up to the nearest dollar, put it into a savings account and pay interest quarterly. Now, I'm not rolling in dough but I started this in August and between the round ups and interest I'm up to $150 in that savings account. No pain and it is just a small account that I'll let grow for a while and then use it for something fun or for spending money for a trip. Just a couple of ideas for additional saving. Love what you are doing and thanks for the inspiration! Just reviewed your spending and one thing surprises me…you mail out your bills? I do all of mine online and avoid the postal service. My husband still mails his out and is constantly spending money on stamps. I use maybe 5-6 stamps a year, outside of Christmas cards, and only write about 20 checks a year as well. So, saving money on both fronts. Just a thought…my credit union, where I bank because of no fees, no minimum balance and a boat load of perks, has a bill payer program that is free. Plus, all transactions using my debit card as a credit card (not entering the PIN) they round up to the nearest dollar, put it into a savings account and pay interest quarterly. Now, I’m not rolling in dough but I started this in August and between the round ups and interest I’m up to $150 in that savings account. No pain and it is just a small account that I’ll let grow for a while and then use it for something fun or for spending money for a trip. Just a couple of ideas for additional saving. Love what you are doing and thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Ron Kolb http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/comment-page-1/#comment-5822 Ron Kolb Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:50:16 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2223#comment-5822 Hi C.C., Regarding "swap something I already own..." Consider precious metal recycling. Exciting new jewelry made out of old jewelry that isn't that exciting. Ron Kolb St. Clair & Snelling Jewelers 651-699-4711 Hi C.C.,
Regarding “swap something I already own…” Consider precious metal recycling. Exciting new jewelry made out of old jewelry that isn’t that exciting.
Ron Kolb
St. Clair & Snelling Jewelers
651-699-4711

]]> By: Emily http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/01/odd-like-a-bodkin/comment-page-1/#comment-5821 Emily Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:27:04 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2223#comment-5821 Not bad! But I have to say any photo of Viggo Mortenson makes me swoon... Not bad! But I have to say any photo of Viggo Mortenson makes me swoon…

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