Comments on: A Different Way of Looking at Spending?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:20:11 +0000

In reply to Allison.

Weird!

The site is the same and nothing’s changed, at least to my knowledge. I just went over and was able to click around to most of the pages, but you’re right that some of them did not work – namely the “donate” page and the “get involved” pages. But I was eventually able to find a working get involved page if you want to ping them directly and go from there? They’d LOVE new volunteers!!

http://sundarafund.org/?page_id=1054

You can also try them on Twitter which is where I ended up connecting with them:

https://twitter.com/sundarafund

Hope this helps!! Glad you like the blog! :)

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:26:39 +0000

Hi there –
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. Thanks for all you do.
I realize this is an old post, but am wondering about the Sundara organization. I love the idea. I have always saved the little soaps and shampoos from hotels when I travel and donate them to places that make hygiene KITS for people. But I love what Sundara is doing. I have a young friend serving a mission in Myanmar – and Sundara worked out there.
My problem is nothing I click on on their site goes anywhere! Am I doing something wrong? Is there a new link you could point me to since this was an old post?
Thank you so very much,
Allison

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:31:26 +0000

In reply to ZJ Thorne. Good idea!

By: ZJ Thorne

ZJ Thorne — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:27:39 +0000

I definitely think this way. My area of town is pretty anti-development and was aghast when a Starbucks went in. I saw 20+ jobs for people and the ability to walk in to a lit building later at night if I felt that a person following me was a little too interested in me. I’ll gladly pay my $2.15 for that privilege.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 19:03:11 +0000

In reply to kj.

Coin clubs are monthly meet-ups in your area where coin/currency collectors (known as “Numismatists”) come together and hang out :) Usually includes a presentation of some sort or an auction that benefits the club and the members buying/selling their coins.

If you’re at all interested in coin collecting I highly advise you check to see where the closest one in your area is! It’s pretty fun (and a nice break from the hustle and bustle of life too…)

There’s also some coin blogs and forums online as well where you can learn a lot – here’s mine though I’m bad at updating it: http://cointhrill.com

By: kj

kj — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:13:14 +0000

What is this “coin club” of which you speak?

Can you please explain?

Thanks & keep up the good work.

By: SB@OCAAT

SB@OCAAT — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:03:48 +0000

It’s truly important for us to drive our hard-earned money through channels that help us and others in various ways. We can’t just donate and sit back. We have to make sure that our funds are being utilized in a proper manner, especially when I’m following a strict budget to add more to my savings.

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 10:10:45 +0000

Just remember to do a bit of research on any charities. I recently tried donating a car to several, and after researching exactly how the monies would be disbursed, I was shocked to read how many administrators were paid absorbable amounts of the profits. If I’m donating money, I want the majority of $ going to That cause.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:16:31 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I need to be better about that with tipping. I ALWAYS look at it as an expense-expense, and tend to forget about who it's actually going to at the end of the day. Thanks for the reminder!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:15:17 +0000

In reply to Mrs. Need2save. Damn straight on that one.