Karoline's Survival Purchases & Splurges http://blog.lib.umn.edu/dehn0050/dha4365/ en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:54:14 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This is the last entry date for this blog This is the last official day of this assignment according to the written material for this assignment. I will still be adding things here and there as I am able to retrace my steps. For instance, I know I watched Mr. Rogers on the day class was canceled and was disappointed that I was subjected to watching Mr. Rogers vacuum his couch for an inordinate amount of time. I watch Mr. Rogers to relax, and that was not relaxing subject matter!

I watched some British comedies on channel 2 to relax three days in a row, during a particularly stressful time...and so on...

...I absorbed the video that resulted in the beef recall. I was sickened by what I saw. I bought beef twice during this project for human consumption and a number of times for feline consumption. I learned of and ate a non-meat substitute for beef for human consumption (and I never would have known had I not been told that it was not beef.) I have not yet followed up on making my own purchase of this product but admire those who took that step toward a meat-free diet. I do have the book "Diet for a Small Planet" though and make vegetarian food for guests when needed. Once I was doubly challenged by having to make a milk-free spread!

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Sometimes the surfing gets grueling, but I press on to find the info I am seeking. Since some people/entities are "just make[ing] sure that we are flooding the internet with the accurate information and pushing back as much as possible", I, in large part, am searching for the info that is getting pushed back. It's almost like a contest. What can I snatch up before it gets "pushed back" or purged....

To be able to surf the internet I pay approximately $38/month not including tax. The equipment was another $115 not including tax.

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I thought: "I'll get a Salted Nut Roll because it'll probably help my alertness in class." I may have also bought it out of boredom, waiting for my next class to start. It was a "just in case snack" more than an "I'm so hungry" snack.

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http://news.aol.com/business/story/_a/consumers-cut-back-on-small-pleasures/20080227091709990002?ncid=NWS00010000000001

I was amused.

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Hot cocoa $.50

Kitchen Fresh Express Turkey sandwich $2

Pearson's Salted Nut Roll $.80

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Instead I bought a Promaster XtraPower digital camera battery for $42.59 (including $2.60 tax), something I have been meaning to do for a couple of months now.

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It's cheaper at Walgreens than at the vets office, so purchasing it there provides some satisfaction.

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http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2008/02/25/72165772

The name Aramark caught my attention, since that is where my hot cocoa comes from...

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Doritos Family Size Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips $3.79
NutriPlan 20LB Cat Litter $3.59 (stocking up)
2x 12PK Coca Cola Classic $3.33/ea (stocking up)
Santa Fe Salsa $1.69
1 Roma Tomato $.40 (stocking up)
TOTAL with 7% tax: $16.85

I bought the snack items because of time and stress issues, but ended up not needing them for Saturday after all.

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Foxes mints $.50

The vending machine sign for the Nut Rolls still reads $.80 yet I now have to pay $1.00.
I was/am not happy!

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Photo Library - 2626.jpg


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Metronidazole 250MG Tablets $10.00
Purina FortiFlora Feline (30 Packets) $19.50
IAMS Feline Low Residue 5.5# Dry $26.12
2x cans Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Low Residue Adult Cat Food $3.18
Hill's Prescription Diet I/D Feline 5.5oz Can Cat Food $1.22
TOTAL with 7.15% tax: $104.06

An unexpected visit to the vet is always somewhat traumatic...


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I had Yigandes, which is "imported giant greek lima beans, baked with vegetables, herbs, and spices in red sauce." VERY tasty!

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