I think the editors of Lifehacker were looking directly in my direction when they referenced this WikiHow on how to stop accumulating books. I have discussed here before about how I seem to continually accumulate books and I have officially reached the point where I'm not sure where to put them anymore. Of course, if I actually bother to deal with the shelf of half-filled photo albums, I will have more room for books, but that's not really a … [Read more...]
Kindle Review
One of my Christmas gifts this year was a Kindle. Not the most frugal of gifts, but man, is it cool. I am definitely a convert. Oh, I plan to continue to buy books in paper form, and I have a huge box of unread books under my bed, but the Kindle is a great addition to my library.For me, the best part about the Kindle is the size and portability. I like to carry a book in my purse anytime I'm traveling by Metro. Why? Because more than … [Read more...]
Whoops
This weekend, I broke my pact to not buy any books for the rest of the year.What happened, you ask? Simple. I walked into a bookstore. I don't know what I was thinking. I walked in to look at the selection of 2009 planners, just to see what was available, and walked out with two books I've been wanting to read.On the plus side, they weren't random books that I hoped I would like. But at the same time, I really didn't need to buy … [Read more...]
Saving the Economy by Dieting?
Over the past week or so, various news organizations and bloggers have been writing about the idea that if we all just went on a diet, we would be improving the economy. Sound crazy? Well, in some ways, it makes sense.I think it's fairly obvious that if you cook at home rather than eating out, you will be saving money. And while that doesn't guarantee that you will be eating healthier, it's a distinct possibility. But that's not a huge … [Read more...]
Free Books in Bite Sized Chunks
I like free stuff. I like free stuff a lot. I especially like useful free stuff. I love when companies are giving away useful promotional items, like fancy pens, chip clips, and nice magnets.I also love books. Free books are a bit harder to come by. That said, the internet contains a wealth of free books, and it's all legal! Project Gutenberg contains thousands of books that are in the public domain, all typed up for you to download and … [Read more...]