Comments on: The Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: An Amazing Supper Edition

By: Amy Bliss

Amy Bliss — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:24:01 +0000

I’m in the thick of a good deal of your cooking suggestions. My husband and I have been really frugal for the last month and it’s a good feeling. I’m also spending more time at home than I was, also a good thing.

If you have any ideas on a collaborative food blog, let me know. I would love to do something like that, and if you don’t have the time to devote full attention to it, maybe we could tackle it together.

By: Celeste

Celeste — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:32:57 +0000

There are lots of cheaper ways to run half marathons. Some races give shirts that are moisture-wicking. Having 2-3 should be enough. As for the nipples, just use band-aids. This month’s runner’s world has an article about a guy who gets two marathons out of one set of band-aids. Glide is fine, but try Vaseline. After 13 miles your going to want a shower very much and so the petroleum base in Vaseline can come off then. Race entry fees are pretty high. The price for running gets really high when you start flying out of your area to run. Flights, cars, hotels, meals out–makes $491 seem like a bargain!

By: plonkee

plonkee — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:34:31 +0000

You cooked beer! Sounds like a nice dinner though.

By: Modern Worker

Modern Worker — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:00:22 +0000

Guinness, I feel like I’m in paradise with my newly shortened commute!

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:49:24 +0000

Whoa, I bet that’s an understatement Modern Worker! I’d rather sell a limb than have a commute more than half an hour or so.

By: Modern Worker

Modern Worker — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:47:05 +0000

Amen to the long commute. I used to do 3 hours per day in the car total, and now it’s 30 mins. My sanity has been saved.

By: Him

Him — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:38:44 +0000

Re: toughen up -

When I was asked by multiple people in my neighborhood if I was okay because blood was soaking through my shirt due to a bleeding nipple, I thought it would be a good idea to do something about that. Seriously.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:42:25 +0000

Re: Cost of a half-marathon:

-First, energy drinks and “sports beans” are not at all necessary for training or race day. Same goes for “nipple protectors” and ultraglide (toughen up). A pair of running shoes should be good for 500 miles, which should cover training and the race itself with plenty of mileage to spare (not just another 5k!). $491 to train for and run a half-marathon is not unreasonble, especially as the health benefits and the social aspects are an important (though non-financial) return.