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Keeping warm outside (and in)
It's cold in the Skagit Publishing office building. Very cold. I have considered digging up my fingerless gloves and wearing them at my computer station. I can't find them in my house — otherwise…
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Haggling: Are you saving a buck or just being a jerk?
I'm generally not comfortable with haggling. I'm just not good at it. In the few situations I've been in where it's not only acceptable but expected to negotiate a price, I always come out feeling like…
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Vacation time, and how to do it better

Apologies for the lengthy absence! I had my first five-day stretch off of work in almost a year and I was on the road for most of it. I got to see a part of the country I've never clapped eyes on (from…
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It’s about choices, not dollars: Warehouse stores, yes or no?

Trent at The Simple Dollar wrote a post last week featuring a handful of notes on the backs of…
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Lunch on the go: Give bento a shot

In today's Home & Garden section, the Herald ran a story from recycling guru Callie Martin about packing lunches for your kids in reusable (or reused) containers to minimize waste. One spin on this that…
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Feeding yourself
This isn't a cooking blog. But eating out sure is expensive, so cooking is a big part of living frugally. And if you're going to do it at all, you might as well do it well.
I've lived…
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Car, part two
I hit the classifieds. I hit Craigslist. I hit AutoTrader. I made spreadsheets that included the year, make and model, the Kelley Blue Book price, the asking price and the car's overall rating on Continue Reading »
Quick hits, useful links
Couple of quick, useful links I have found in my Google stomping.
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Big purchases: Step one
I feel like I should have known.
When I didn't get directly to writing after this blog was given the green light, I should have known the gods would straight-up give me something to…
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Introducing the Dollar Llama
"The Dollar Llama"
It just cracks me up, because obviously I'm 12 years old and have an inordinate love for silly puns. My personal finance advice? Piggy bank, man. Piggy bank all the…
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REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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