(www.sass-pants.com) — If you’re looking for a way to save on your grocery bills during the recession, growing your own produce may be the answer. A recently completed cost-analysis by Burpee reveals major savings for people who grow their own vegetables. According to W. Atlee Burpee & Co., a well-planned garden will result in a 1 to 25 cost-savings ratio,… Read more »
(www.sass-pants.com) — According to TV survey company Nielsen, more than 6.5 million Americans still aren’t ready for the DTV transition originally scheduled to happen on February 17, 2009. As a result, 6% of Americans will see their televisions go dark when analog broadcasts cease. (source) And so, the DTV transition is being pushed back until June 12, 2009. The reason… Read more »
(www.sass-pants.com) — It’s January 31, and Target is already stocking bathing suits. The accessories section is packed with brightly colored reversible canvas hobo bags perfect for a day at the beach or an afternoon in the park. There’s ne’er a winter article of clothing to be found save for a few left-behinds in the clearance section. Did I miss something… Read more »
(www.sass-pants.com) — On Wednesday, I went to my favorite local coffee shop to take advantage of their free wi-fi (and delicious BLTs) because my internet had been knocked out by an ice storm. Imagine my dismay when I found that they were closed. Forever. Like, the store was totally empty and there was a sign on the door saying that… Read more »
(www.sass-pants.com) — When I was a kid, we frequently recorded movies off of television and watched the tapes over and over and over. As a result, I have eerily sharp memories surrounding “the magic of Minolta,” Secret Keepers, Sylvan soft white bulbs, Bill Cosby and Jell-O Pudding, and a creepy face in the carpet selling some kind of cleaner (Resolve?… Read more »