Category: Consumer Advice

Information and tips to help consumers avoid unnecessary costs or unethical companies.

Are You Still Buying “Cat Grass” (Seeds)? You could save at least 90%. (With Instructions)

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If you regularly buy “Cat Grass” for your cats, there is an enormous potential for savings. I’m not even talking about the difference between ready-to-eat grass and seeds. I’m assuming you’re currently buying seeds. Here’s the scoop: “Cat Grass” is just oats or barley. Sometimes it’s Cyprus Grass, which isn’t inherently better or healthier in Read more about Are You Still Buying “Cat Grass” (Seeds)? You could save at least 90%. (With Instructions)[…]

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The Fantastic Powers of Vinegar: 8 Household Uses to Replace Toxic Chemicals

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The many uses of Vinegar: Spare the environment and your wallet at the same time. My great grandma knew it: Vinegar is an extremely versatile household remedy to countless problems. I, meanwhile, grew up in a household using all the cleaning supplies you see advertized on TV. It is only as an adult that I Read more about The Fantastic Powers of Vinegar: 8 Household Uses to Replace Toxic Chemicals[…]

Comparing Pillow Fillings – Eco vs. Synthetic, From Down to Millet

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An overview of pillow filling options, as well as my experiences and opinions. Chapter one: A short history of my quest for a comfortable headrest For years, I suffered from the misconceptions that down was the highest quality pillow filling, and that more expensive meant better. So I kept buying more and more expensive down Read more about Comparing Pillow Fillings – Eco vs. Synthetic, From Down to Millet[…]

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Extremely Dry, Torn, Even Bleeding Hands? Your liquid soap may be the culprit.

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If you’re reading this article, you’re probably dealing with the same problem I had up until two years ago. The skin of my hands was so extremely dry and tight, it frequently tore and even bled. This wasn’t just uncomfortable and inconvenient, it also posed a risk of infection. Quite ironic, given that this problem Read more about Extremely Dry, Torn, Even Bleeding Hands? Your liquid soap may be the culprit.[…]

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How To Disable PayPal’s Currency Conversion to Save Money on Fees

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Update, 2020-01: Paypal has removed the option to disable currency conversion by default. For a while, a direct link to the option still worked, even though the path to it had been removed. Now, even the direct link does not work anymore. There does not seem to be an alternative way of turning it off. Read more about How To Disable PayPal’s Currency Conversion to Save Money on Fees[…]