My thoughts as of late, saving money to GIVE

So not much going on around here as of late, other than YAY I GET TO SEE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK IN JUNE WEEEEEE! 
Anyway back to the subject at hand. Let's go over some ways to save so you can GIVE back. So many times I catch myself feeling bad that I can't give to my church, or to other people like I feel that I should.
Then it dawned on me there are ways that I can give back and not always have it be money.
The best FREE way to give back is to try to make some ones day EVERY DAY. Compliment some one on their hair. Ask a work friend if they are okay if they seem down. Just listen and agree no advice needed. Stuff like that is easy and makes you and them feel better and opens your heart to receive blessing. If you shout it out that is your blessing, but if you wait, it will eventually come back to you in turn...maybe not today but when you need it most.
Other ways to help others is to clear the clutter. Rather than having a garage sale, donate your items to a thrift store or via freecycle. 
If you  come across a really good clearance deal and its your budget, buy extra and donate to someone "new with tags!" just take off the clearance sticker.
If you have coupons you aren't going to use leave them by the product for some one else. Coupons are a great way for you to save of course, but it will bless some one else that may be planning to purchase that product.
The other thing I am doing is when I get cash set aside a few dollars. SAVE the money. Rather than buying a coffee treat or the like, I give it to church on Sunday.Again not to be seen but to bless some one.
If you do stuff a round the house that will also free money up to give. 
Here is an extended list of stuff I do to save, to help me and you give and put money towards saving:

-Unplug non-essential appliances when not in use: blender, toaster even your dsl or other Internet box when not in use. If you don't use your TV box to DVR then unplug that. Saves a lot on electricity.

-reuse bags received for other stuff around the house. I find that my Rx bags are great for sandwiches and dry food in my lunch bag. BTW I lose stuff a lot so buying a lunch box  is not a good idea for me..if you are organized by all means take a lunch box. I also reuse bags like Ziploc by washing them. Plastic bags for garbage. I HATE buying stuff that is just MADE to be thrown away.

-Remember the good to the last drop commercials? Apply that concept to household  cleaners. I had to train myself to use the ends. Manufacturers know most people don't try to get the ends...that is their hope. use deodorant til it scrapes. Invest in a dollar store toothpaste roller-these can be used on other tubes such as hand or face lotion.If there isn't quite enough shampoo to use it can clean other areas-soap is soap. One thing I want to try is using scraps in a freezer bag to make soup or stew.

-OK last one for the day :) If you have a household issue(my last one was drapes ha ha) stew on it for a while before rushing out to buy new. For example, cloth shower curtains make great drapes and no one knows the difference. I got one panel for $4 on clearance had been $20-makes it really easy to put up. My biggest investment was tension rods since I am short and cant reach up that high even standing on the couch. Another example is that I was using the couch to work on my laptop which is on a portable table. I found an office chair for $15 at goodwill and the setup fits perfectly between my couches and i have an end table for my "stuff." 
All this to say-let it work in the back of your head until you have that "aha" moment. What in your house can you re purpose? If its in the back of your head also shop goodwill or clearance for an item that you need or get creative(like the shower curtain) and make do.

Whew, sorry about the novel. Use these tips to help you free up money and time and items to give. No matter your moral belief system, it is scientifically proven that giving does something in your brain that opens you up to feeling better and being more receptive to getting good back...accept when good stuff happens and don't feel guilty! Especially when you have been giving.God bless! Have an awesome day! 

Katys' Freebie for the day Aerosmith-"Dream on" In tribute to the Boston Marathon Bombing.

Today, I was planning to give you the freebie of dream on by Aerosmith. Didn't expect to be brought to tears by this video, where he makes tribute to the Boston Marathon Bombings. 
The first reason I went to look for the video is to remind myself, Allen Prefacy Rodriguez  and all of our followers to follow your dream. Don't give up. Hold on like a bulldog with a bone. 
Seeing this video totally changed my perspective on this. My life is NOT that bad. If Boston isn't giving up, I certainly SHALL NOT GIVE UP. Our generation needs to bring change. End the violence and teach our children and grandchildren right from wrong and lead by example. Dream on and hold our selves accountable for the future's future. God bless and think on these things. Find the video here: 

.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zthQPe41w24

Some how can't get this to show the vid on this page! 


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Battle of the Bands Remakes

Ok So I have been obsessed with remakes lately. You will find out that my head is a font of useful info and weird music mashes. So here is our first one. The Shangri-Las vs Twisted Sister The Leader of the pack! Have fun and let me know which is better and why? AS you know I write also for www.menacerecords.net so find this post there as well! have fun and God bless! 

Updates, complaints and positives from the rambling Burgher

Hi guys so lets get the complaint out of the way first. My back is out and is killing me. Went to the er and got prednisone and Vicodin and its not touching a thing.

Ok so on to the positives! I have a $30 check from send earnings coming woot! My work at www.menacerecords.net is rewarding, fun and pays well! I had an awesome Aldi trip and even got some clearance items there! 

Any way trying not to type to much due to back but will be on and off throughout the day! 

ttfn! and God bless! 

Dont Forget To VOTE!

Hay all Just a reminder that tomorrow is voting day! Really, I don’t care HOW you vote just that you DO VOTE. If you don’t vote you can’t complain about things because you didn’t put your say in. it just takes a few minutes of your day and it’s incredibly important. So, PLEASE vote! Have a great and blessed week!

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Rambles and Hacks for Life from the Burgher

Hi all! Know its been a while here but just keeping you updated. i had a death in the "family" my blood family. I was adopted and now have re-connected with a lot of family, including my brother. Its amazing and has opened me up to drop a lot of the baggage, it was devastating but also a golden opportunity to drop a heavy load.

Any way here is a few tips that I keep forgetting to tell you. For those two heavy boxes of powder dish soap or laundry soap, save a creamer package or something similar. Just fill it up, make sure every one knows what it is and it makes it easy and neat to pour into the spouts. Great f or those of us with chronic pain. Also, if you get stuck on gunk anywhere put soap  and a bit of water and take an expired drivers license or credit card and it scrapes right off. Reduce and reuse! 
God bless! 

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Be Yourself!

Now days its so easy in being caught up in the "status quo" and wanting to impress others. Today, just writing briefly to remind you to be yourself. WE are all unique. Some are kinder, some are better leaders and others have their own talents and traits. Be yourself! People that are meant to be in your life will accept that! Have a great day and never ever lose who YOU ARE.  Strive to always improve but in the meantime, always let YOUR light shine.

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www.menacerecords.net

Been busy as usual! I finally seem to have a  decent part time gig online! 
I am helping:
www.menacerecords.net 
get up and going! It is a cool site you should check out! It is for musicians to collaborate, dj's players, songwriters etc. I plan also to add a group and forum for writers, one for artists etc. bloggers also. It is for creative people to have a safe place to learn, grow and market themselves. I hope to help allen the site owner eventually get it to facebook like status. Since he is grounds up, if it starts doing well he will increase my salary. YAY salary! Anyway, please pray it takes off I would eventually like it to be enough for me to reduce my hours at WalMart. Would keep that job for 401k and discount though! 
On the subject of earning, please check out my links on the side and bottom. These are all sites that I work with on a regular basis and so far have been legit-and paying sites! 
Anyway, How are you? what have you been up to? Any frugal tips for me?

God bless you! Have an awesome day! Be sure to check out: Menace records

Another Wonderful day God gave me!