tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927652976660901418.post1961200697123569316..comments2023-09-16T07:40:01.698-07:00Comments on In The Trenches - Budgeting for Financial Survival and Recovery: Want cheapskates to spend? Hawk gizmos that save - Yahoo! NewsCarol Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02277120447454788570noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927652976660901418.post-76630715469135221122010-09-07T14:20:25.247-07:002010-09-07T14:20:25.247-07:00Yes, they are definately a product that took a sim...Yes, they are definately a product that took a simple idea and made it more elaborate with no added benefit. But, somebody made money manufacturing and selling them :)Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927652976660901418.post-36421530117633387862010-09-07T10:54:21.378-07:002010-09-07T10:54:21.378-07:00The electric can opener has alway befuddled me. A...The electric can opener has alway befuddled me. Although my guess is people buy them for convenience rather then trying to save a few pennies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927652976660901418.post-75586514574304837742010-09-07T09:36:51.148-07:002010-09-07T09:36:51.148-07:00I agree, if you don't need it, don't buy i...I agree, if you don't need it, don't buy it. I also think that it shows a good sign that businesses are at least attempting to provide products that promote savings and not waste. Maybe in the process they will come up with some good inventions.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927652976660901418.post-55654754692570604172010-09-06T20:22:03.926-07:002010-09-06T20:22:03.926-07:00I wouldn't spend money on that stuff. I roll t...I wouldn't spend money on that stuff. I roll the tooth paste tube from the bottom and run the handle of the tooth brush from the bottom up to really squeeze it to the top then I roll the tube up and hold it tight with a brocholli rubber band. I use the foot of old pantyhose to hold soap slivers and we use it in the "family" bathroom. Most times you can find work arounds for gadgets, so whay "spend to save"?Olivianoreply@blogger.com