Comments on: The Best Laid Plans… Fail. Epically. http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/07/the-best-laid-plans%e2%80%a6-fail-epically/ putting the fun in frugal living! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Maureen Heinen http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/07/the-best-laid-plans%e2%80%a6-fail-epically/comment-page-1/#comment-6689 Maureen Heinen Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:03:11 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2677#comment-6689 I've been a member of www.HourDollars.org for years and I think it's a great organization. I'm a professional organizer so that's what I usually do for people. I've received haircuts, oil changes, help with moving, cleaning, office tasks etc. And even though my rates in my business are considerably higher than what someone else would charge for their services, I see bartering as an easy way to receive services without spending any money (especially when I have the extra time). One important note: be sure to communicate clearly about your expectations. Communication is key to ensure that everyone gets what they want out of the deal. I’ve been a member of http://www.HourDollars.org for years and I think it’s a great organization. I’m a professional organizer so that’s what I usually do for people. I’ve received haircuts, oil changes, help with moving, cleaning, office tasks etc. And even though my rates in my business are considerably higher than what someone else would charge for their services, I see bartering as an easy way to receive services without spending any money (especially when I have the extra time). One important note: be sure to communicate clearly about your expectations. Communication is key to ensure that everyone gets what they want out of the deal.

]]> By: Mom of Two http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/07/the-best-laid-plans%e2%80%a6-fail-epically/comment-page-1/#comment-6683 Mom of Two Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:28:28 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2677#comment-6683 Today I just watched the kids of one of my friends who works as a colorist, next month I will have her put in new highlights & lowlights for me. I will also be helping her out by supplying her with my weekly curriculum plans for preschool at home since her work schedule doesn't allow her to enroll her daughter in one. And she will do coloring for my hair throughout the year as needed. With other friends we swap babysitting hours. We also swap garden excesses so we can get other things than what we planted and kepp grocery costs down. In the past, DH traded his web development skills for chiropractic adjustments and electrical help (different ppl that needed websites for their own businesses.) Today I just watched the kids of one of my friends who works as a colorist, next month I will have her put in new highlights & lowlights for me.

I will also be helping her out by supplying her with my weekly curriculum plans for preschool at home since her work schedule doesn’t allow her to enroll her daughter in one. And she will do coloring for my hair throughout the year as needed.

With other friends we swap babysitting hours. We also swap garden excesses so we can get other things than what we planted and kepp grocery costs down.

In the past, DH traded his web development skills for chiropractic adjustments and electrical help (different ppl that needed websites for their own businesses.)

]]> By: Tashi http://www.thecheapchick.com/2010/07/the-best-laid-plans%e2%80%a6-fail-epically/comment-page-1/#comment-6682 Tashi Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:47:44 +0000 http://www.thecheapchick.com/?p=2677#comment-6682 I didn't get a chance to see the segment, unfortunately. Was Keith Marler serious??? I don't think that was a kind or appropriate thing to say regarding your topic, in my humble opinion. You probably know him better than most of us, and can tell how he meant it, one way or the other. Perhaps if I had been able to see the show, I'd have come to a different conclusion, based on your reaction on-camera, and the entire thing in general. For what it's worth, thanks, Erin, for the useful info posted today. :-D Good stuff! I didn’t get a chance to see the segment, unfortunately. Was Keith Marler serious??? I don’t think that was a kind or appropriate thing to say regarding your topic, in my humble opinion. You probably know him better than most of us, and can tell how he meant it, one way or the other. Perhaps if I had been able to see the show, I’d have come to a different conclusion, based on your reaction on-camera, and the entire thing in general. For what it’s worth, thanks, Erin, for the useful info posted today. :-D Good stuff!

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