Category Archives: Survival Economics

Eat Your Dandelions

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I obviously love dandelions. Carol C. sent me a message the other day asking me how a weed became my favorite flower. I will be glad to explain, and have my blog post done for the day :) A long … Continue reading →

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Freecreditscore.com, isn’t.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I just finished my taxes and was asked if I’d like to check my credit score for free with freecreditscore.com.  I’ve been assured by the commercials on TV that it’s absolutely free, unlike the other credit score companies that ask … Continue reading →

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My Porch Garden

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Ever since I’ve moved to Florida my outdoor gardens have failed.  The squirrels get my tomatoes, the fungus gets my squash and the sandy, saline soil gets everything else.  I recently threw in the towel and retreated… indoors. I had … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Furniture Find

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

This new year I want to focus more on one of my favorite topics: How NOT to be a Starving Artist. Things are better off for us now than ever, but with a bigger paycheck comes bigger expenses. Now we … Continue reading →

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Gourmet salad to-go Jar…

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

What is it about canning jars that make us crazy? We package cookie and soup mixes in them and make solar lights in them. The latest, greatest jar creation that seems to be creating a buzz is a practical one … Continue reading →

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How NOT to be a Starving Artist

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I’ve gotten into the habit of making a trip to a local thrift store once a week just to see if there is anything amazing, and today’s trip was so successful I wanted to share. Altogether I spent $30. I … Continue reading →

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Holding my breath…

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I apologize that I’ve been absent for a few days. I’ve been spending my time away from you watching, working and thinking.  It’s not the news that I’m watching, but the people around me. When the government shut down first … Continue reading →

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Revisiting “Capitalism At Its Best – Happy “You’re Broke” Day”

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

NOTE: With all the financial panic and government mayhem I’ve been going through some of my early posts and find them even more pertinent today than ever.  I hope you enjoy this trip back to some of Dandilyon Fluff’s earlier … Continue reading →

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Revisiting “Freegans, Stamping Out Consumerism One Dumpster Dive at a Time”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

NOTE: With all the financial panic and government mayhem I’ve been going through some of my early posts and find them even more pertinent today than ever.  I hope you enjoy this trip back to some of Dandilyon Fluff’s earlier offerings. … Continue reading →

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My visually creative steam punk night

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I’ve been off creating an outfit in Second Life all day and this is what I came up with.  I wanted to try my hand at steam punk. This is going up for sale in our shop and if there … Continue reading →

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