Comments on: Ten “Necessities” That Really Aren’t http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:53:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: N'Awlins Kat http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-72492 N'Awlins Kat Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:03:58 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-72492 For those of you with sensitive skin, vinegar is a great alternative to dryer sheets for fabric softening, especially if you have a dispenser in your washer. If not, a "Downy ball" dispenser does the trick. My skin has gotten so sensitive to laundry detergents that I'm really limited in what I can use. I was a Downy devotee for years, but I've found that 1/4-1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse water works like a charm for fabric softening, and it doesn't leave any scent behind. Don't worry, your clothes won't smell like pickles.... :) For those of you with sensitive skin, vinegar is a great alternative to dryer sheets for fabric softening, especially if you have a dispenser in your washer. If not, a “Downy ball” dispenser does the trick. My skin has gotten so sensitive to laundry detergents that I’m really limited in what I can use. I was a Downy devotee for years, but I’ve found that 1/4-1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse water works like a charm for fabric softening, and it doesn’t leave any scent behind. Don’t worry, your clothes won’t smell like pickles…. :)

]]> By: Julie http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-71999 Julie Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:33:14 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-71999 I don't agree about using body lotion and regular soap for your face. You sound like you don't have sensitive skin, which is great for you. For those of us with sensitive skin, a non-soap cleanser is required. Otherwise, I would end up spending a LOT more money at the dermatologist's office. My husband also has sensitive skin, and he breaks out even if he has a thin film of lotion on his hand if he touches his face. As for me, I would rather spend a little extra money and prevent clogged pores and a face that hurts if I try to smile or talk. I don’t agree about using body lotion and regular soap for your face. You sound like you don’t have sensitive skin, which is great for you. For those of us with sensitive skin, a non-soap cleanser is required. Otherwise, I would end up spending a LOT more money at the dermatologist’s office. My husband also has sensitive skin, and he breaks out even if he has a thin film of lotion on his hand if he touches his face. As for me, I would rather spend a little extra money and prevent clogged pores and a face that hurts if I try to smile or talk.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-71533 Shawn Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:49:45 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-71533 I recently was inspired by my sister's use of cloth napkins at all meals to stop using paper napkins. A few more trees may survive and I LOVE trees! I recently was inspired by my sister’s use of cloth napkins at all meals to stop using paper napkins. A few more trees may survive and I LOVE trees!

]]> By:   Variable Universal Life, Investing Guide, Family, Financial Myths: All About My Carnival Picks by FILAM Personal Finance http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-69568   Variable Universal Life, Investing Guide, Family, Financial Myths: All About My Carnival Picks by FILAM Personal Finance Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:12:19 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-69568 [...] of Frugality Picks from Tight Fisted Miser Ten Necessities That Really Aren’t at Savings Advice Benefits and drawback of spending cash at The happy rock Understanding Chapter 12 [...] [...] of Frugality Picks from Tight Fisted Miser Ten Necessities That Really Aren’t at Savings Advice Benefits and drawback of spending cash at The happy rock Understanding Chapter 12 [...]

]]> By: » 81st Festival of Frugality: Tight Fisted Miser on the Festival of Frugality http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-68937 » 81st Festival of Frugality: Tight Fisted Miser on the Festival of Frugality Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:49:21 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-68937 [...] Shannon Christman presents Ten “Necessities” That Really Aren’t. [...] [...] Shannon Christman presents Ten “Necessities” That Really Aren’t. [...]

]]> By: K T Cat http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-68930 K T Cat Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:37:11 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-68930 I do NOT agree with your point about using different cleaners on different surfaces. Limestone-based surfaces like marble and granite will be etched if you use the wrong cleaner. Citrus juices and other acids will permanently damage very expensive surfaces. Otherwise, I'm on board with this list. I guess I just won't invite you over to clean my granite countertops! :-) I do NOT agree with your point about using different cleaners on different surfaces. Limestone-based surfaces like marble and granite will be etched if you use the wrong cleaner. Citrus juices and other acids will permanently damage very expensive surfaces.

Otherwise, I’m on board with this list. I guess I just won’t invite you over to clean my granite countertops! :-)

]]> By: Best Frugality Posts from Festival of Frugality 81 at Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-68734 Best Frugality Posts from Festival of Frugality 81 at Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:45:25 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-68734 [...] details 10 “Necessities” that really aren’t necessary. It seems this site is becoming a staple in my Carnival/Festival recaps these last 2 [...] [...] details 10 “Necessities” that really aren’t necessary. It seems this site is becoming a staple in my Carnival/Festival recaps these last 2 [...]

]]> By: Anabda http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-68160 Anabda Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:44:31 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-68160 Check out Tracfone if you want a cell phone for emergencies and don't use it to make a lot of long distance calls. Check out Skype to make free calls over the internet. Check out Tracfone if you want a cell phone for emergencies and don’t use it to make a lot of long distance calls. Check out Skype to make free calls over the internet.

]]> By: Monica http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-66267 Monica Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:51:32 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-66267 dotm, I grew up without a television (in the 1980s) and I would not trade that experience for anything. It is no coincidence that my siblings and I all became voracious readers. We followed our interests and learned about so many things through books, many of them very untypical for children/teenagers. We were more knowledgeable about so many things than our peers, except about TV shows and advertising jingles and so on. Our parents also taught us to think outside the consumerist mindset and set us an example of non-materialism. We were so rich because of it. dotm, I grew up without a television (in the 1980s) and I would not trade that experience for anything. It is no coincidence that my siblings and I all became voracious readers. We followed our interests and learned about so many things through books, many of them very untypical for children/teenagers. We were more knowledgeable about so many things than our peers, except about TV shows and advertising jingles and so on. Our parents also taught us to think outside the consumerist mindset and set us an example of non-materialism. We were so rich because of it.

]]> By: dotm http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/06/27/ten-necessities-that-really-arent/#comment-65728 dotm Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:36:29 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/06/27/101576_ten-necessities-that-really-arent.html#comment-65728 Television - a qualified "disagree" - I am always amazed when my college age kids talk about some really interesting, educational, socially responsible TV program they watched when the were much younger. Yes, they watched some cartoons, but limited to a couple of hours early Sat morning. We had pretty strict rules about what they watched - Discovery, TLC, National Geographic. On the flip side, my brother's family didn't own a TV when their kids were growing up. They really missed some wonderful learning experiences and didn't learn to be very discriminating consumers, either. Television - a qualified “disagree” - I am always amazed when my college age kids talk about some really interesting, educational, socially responsible TV program they watched when the were much younger. Yes, they watched some cartoons, but limited to a couple of hours early Sat morning. We had pretty strict rules about what they watched - Discovery, TLC, National Geographic.

On the flip side, my brother’s family didn’t own a TV when their kids were growing up. They really missed some wonderful learning experiences and didn’t learn to be very discriminating consumers, either.

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