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Extending an Ink Cartridge

It is inevitable that your printer’s ink cartridge will run out just when you really need it the most. And those ink cartridges can be very expensive, $25 or more! How can you extend your ink cartridges to make the cartridge last longer and help you save money? Here are some tips. The one way that I have found to extend an ink cartridge on the fly is also the easiest. Just turn the printer off and remove the ink cartridge. Shake the ink cartridge vigorously and place it in the printer. Then turn the printer back on. You should … Continue reading →

In Favor of Printing

I just recently bought an laserjet printer so my mind is currently on the printed word. While I espouse the benefits of technology frequently the truth of the matter is that there just isn’t a true digital alternative to pen and paper. This becomes particularly apparent when you are trying to proofread your own work on a computer monitor. Probably you’ve already been sitting in that chair, at that desk, staring at that screen for the writing of the document. Shouldn’t you get away? Shouldn’t you get up and move a little bit? While I think there are many who … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 29th Through November 4th

Is it getting chilly where you live? The weather is certainly getting brisk here, and the heat seems to always be on. I’ve been setting the thermostat to about 64, and bundling everyone up with sweaters. I think we are getting used to the cooler temperatures, because when my husband comes home and pushed the heat to 70, the rest of us complain that it is too hot. How have you been saving money this week? If you could use some ideas, then why not take a look at all of the articles we posted here in the past seven … Continue reading →