Site Update
Sorry for the lack of posts. This whole moving-thing has turned out to be a lot more stressful and time consuming than I thought it would.
The move is happening Thursday, so hopefully I’ll have some time to get back to posting this weekend or early next week.
Make Some Extra Cash: Money for Recycling
Earth Day is this Wednesday. That makes this week an excellent time to learn more about living greener lives. One of the simplest ways to make a difference is recycling.
Even if you’re not into the whole green movement or feel like you’re too busy to start recycling, I think it’s worth some consideration, especially since there are ways to not only recycle, but make some money while doing it.
Here’s a quick round up of links for places to recycle various items for money:
Electronics
*Only Cell Phones
Books
(More info on selling your books.)
Ink Cartridges
Home Recycling
To recycle anything else check out Earth911.com’s recycling center search. You may not get paid, but you’ll feel better for doing a little good.
For links to places to Recycle in the UK, check out this post @ Seeing Good.
Free Samples: Condoms & Lube
The majority of 20 somethings are sexually active (or at least want to be). I am a big proponent of safer sex practices and exploring the many fun erotic products available on the market. It’s a little costly to buy several different brands of condoms and lubes to find the ones that work best for you.
Although many websites and some stores sell sample packs of various condoms and lubes, it’s even better to try some new options for free!
Here are a few places to request free samples of condoms and lubricants.
Condoms:
- Trojan Condoms
- Natural Lamb Condoms
- Beyond Seven Condoms (requires you to fill out a short survey)
Lubricants:
- ID Lubricants (have to answer short survey)
- Astroglide
Durex doesn’t have any free samples available, but you can sign up for a free issue of their new magazine. I have no idea why this exists, but it includes $25 in coupons, so that certainly makes it worth the effort to sign up. There are also coupon codes available for Durex products at Drugstore.com.
Also, Durex occasionally recruits for people to be condom testers, basically sending people condoms to test out in their own homes. Currently they aren’t recruiting for that, but are looking for Vibrator Testers, so if that’s up your alley, you can sign up and possibly be selected (it’s done randomly) to receive a sample vibrator.
Another option for free condoms is JollyJohns.com. You can sign up and earn points which are redeemable for free condoms. I haven’t used the site personally yet, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has.
(If you are sexually active and having problems affording condoms, or other forms of birth control, I highly recommend contacting Planned Parenthood and other local family planning clinics. Many operate on sliding scales for those without heath insurance and a lot of them provide free condoms as well.)
ETA 7/13/09: Durex is now having a weekly contest for free condoms, which includes samples.
Score Free Stuff on Tax Day
Tomorrow is the dreaded April 15th. I’ve hardly noticed since I did my taxes in February in anticipation of a very stressful April.
Luckily other bloggers are on the ball, so check out some free stuff (and tax day discounts):
Income Tax Day Freebies & Deals @ Hey, it’s Free!
Wednesday Tax Day Freebies @ Coupon Cravings
7:26PM ETA: A few more tax day posts I’ve found:
Tax Day Deals @ Nifty Thrifty Mamma
Tax Day Freebies & Deals @ Common Sense with Money
Money Saving Tip: Reusable Swiffer Cloths
I love my Swiffer. It was one of the first things I bought when I moved out on my own, starting with the Swiffer Sweeper, soon adding the Duster, Wet jet, and Vac.
As great as these products are at cleaning, the major downside is the costly (and wasteful) disposable cloths. Of course, I try to be as thrifty as possible, so a few years ago I went to the internet looking for a cheaper alternative.
I was so glad when I discovered Mama’s Love. Run by a Susan, a stay at home mom who was looking to save a little money herself, she sews reusable clothes for a variety of cleaning products, including Swiffer. Just use, toss in the washing machine, and then use again.
All of her products are great, well made and durable. As I mentioned before, I’ve been using them for years and recommend them to everyone who uses Swiffer products. They save you money and they’re better for our planet since less of those tossable refills are ending up in the landfills.
One recommendation though, if you’re going to get the duster cloths, get the double thick ones. They are a little more money, but they’re far superior than the regular ones and worth the extra investment.
For a few more tips, check out 5 Sites to Help You Go Green and Save Money.
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I'm a 20-something living in the big expensive city of Chicago. I'm post-college and bouncing between underemployment and unemployment, while trying my best to be thrifty, save money, pay off my 6 digit student loan debt, and still have fun and enjoy life. I live with my boyfriend, a rabbit, and a chinchilla. Read more.
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