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Frugal Friday- When NOT to be Frugal (plus a GIVEAWAY!!)

July 30, 2009 By 96 Comments

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  1. AshleeNo Gravatar says:
    July 30, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    That is scary! I’m definitely checking all my stuff in the morning! Thanks for the heads up!

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  2. Nick ShepherdNo Gravatar says:
    July 30, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I found a battery charger that does not have the UL marking on it. The other two we have do have the marking on them.

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  3. MyraNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Ok, so I’m just sitting here in bed and I checked out the lamp right beside me and it has NO UL sticker. Eek! So much for a yard sale bargain! Thanks for raising awareness for this!
    .-= Myra´s last blog ..Show Us Your Life–Wedding Party and Flowers =-.

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  4. MyraNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:27 am

    I subscribe with Google Reader! Love your blog!!
    .-= Myra´s last blog ..Show Us Your Life–Wedding Party and Flowers =-.

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  5. MyraNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:31 am

    I tweeted here…http://bit.ly/y9OIH
    .-= Myra´s last blog ..Show Us Your Life–Wedding Party and Flowers =-.

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  6. MyraNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:32 am

    Just became a fan on FB! Yayness!!
    .-= Myra´s last blog ..Show Us Your Life–Wedding Party and Flowers =-.

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  7. Amy @ Finer ThingsNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:35 am

    We have several hand-me-downs and antiques. I don’t want to look…
    .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Finer Things Friday: Blog Answers and A Giveaway! =-.

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  8. Amy @ Finer ThingsNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:35 am

    You’re in my google reader.
    .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Finer Things Friday: Blog Answers and A Giveaway! =-.

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  9. Maggie StormNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:41 am

    I just subscribed to you via email.

    I also tweeted this.

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  10. SuzNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Wow… I’ve never thought to look, but will have to in the am! We don’t have too many old electronics or lamps, so I think I’m pretty ok .. but I will think to look next time I buy something like that at a garage sale!

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  11. BritineyNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 1:08 am

    We also had an “antique-ish” lamp and the cord was HOT! Yikes!! We replaced it right away.
    .-= Britiney´s last blog ..Bermuda Bay Tour =-.

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  12. JenniferNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 7:22 am

    I just checked my living room, garage sale lamp and no UL! Thanks for the info!

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  13. Michelle B.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:07 am

    I have a set of lamps that all match and they have the UL sticker on them – they are in the living room, dining room and bedroom. I always wondered what it was since I have seen it on a number of products.

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  14. Michelle B.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:12 am

    Tweeted… http://twitter.com/ememby… still looking for somsething without the label… at least I’m feeling good about my electrical products.

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  15. Aunt SherryNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:35 am

    I have a lamp in our sunroom that was my Grandma Chapman’s. I love it because it was hers, but I also love the look of it. Mom and Dad used it on their screened in porch. I am SURE it is not UL approved. Should I garage sale it, and pass on the potential fire hazard to someone else or just pitch it? :(

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  16. ShaunaNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:37 am

    I was shocked at home many things had it, but I just found a brand new cell phone car charger that did NOT have one. Not going to be using that!

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  17. Cj@LiveLaughLoveNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Wow, I did go looking and thankfully most everything I have has the UL seal, but sadly, one of my favorite bedside lamps does not (picked it up at a consignment store) I didn’t think to look to check for the UL Seal. Time to replace it.
    .-= Cj@LiveLaughLove´s last blog ..Teenage Love & Heartbreak =-.

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  18. Cj@LiveLaughLoveNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I am a subscriber using google reader (LiveLaughLoveCj)
    .-= Cj@LiveLaughLove´s last blog ..Teenage Love & Heartbreak =-.

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  19. Cj@LiveLaughLoveNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I am a FAN on FACEBOOK (Christine Schettig-Sargent Knitu1)
    .-= Cj@LiveLaughLove´s last blog ..Teenage Love & Heartbreak =-.

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  20. Cj@LiveLaughLoveNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:43 am

    LiveLaughLoveCj tweeted: http://twitter.com/LiveLaughLoveCj/status/2950298723
    .-= Cj@LiveLaughLove´s last blog ..Teenage Love & Heartbreak =-.

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  21. roNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:53 am

    Two beautiful lamps that I purchased at the Goodwill. What a bummer! But thanks for this post!

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  22. roNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I subscribe by e-mail!

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  23. roNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:00 am

    I became a fan on facebook!

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  24. JaneenNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Thanks for the giveaway and the thoughtful post! Nice to keep in mind, especially with my children running around! My desk lamp says “inspected” on it… but I wonder by who?
    .-= Janeen´s last blog ..Frugal Friday Weight Loss Edition =-.

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  25. JaneenNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:11 am

    I subscribed to emails!
    .-= Janeen´s last blog ..Frugal Friday Weight Loss Edition =-.

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  26. JaneenNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:14 am

    I blogged about this! http://christianfrugalmama.blogspot.com/2009/07/freebies-giveaways-and-coupons.html
    .-= Janeen´s last blog ..Frugal Friday Weight Loss Edition =-.

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  27. Amy WardenNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:16 am

    Check your link to your FB page. :) Great giveaway! I’m already a subscriber. Now I need to go check my appliances.
    .-= Amy Warden´s last blog ..On the Curing Rack: Cherries & Chestnuts =-.

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  28. Amy WardenNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I’m already a fan on FB too.
    .-= Amy Warden´s last blog ..On the Curing Rack: Cherries & Chestnuts =-.

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  29. AliceNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:40 am

    I found the UL label on a power strip, sewing machine, and XBox. Didn’t find anything that doesn’t have the label. We don’t have any antiques or older appliances, so I think we’re okay.

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  30. AliceNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 9:43 am

    I subscribe.

    (Also, I just realize that I don’t use the email address that the form automatically generated on my last comment. This one is correct. Sorry!)

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  31. KariNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:19 am

    I found the UL label on my paper shredder here at my desk! Thanks for the heads up. I will keep an eye out!

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  32. KariNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I just subscribed via e-mail! I really enjoying reading your posts. Thanks Jill

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  33. KariNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:23 am

    Oh! And I already am a fan on Facebook. 3 entries—Woo hoo!

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  34. PrissyNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:25 am

    I’m a big flea market shopper, so I have a lot of older lamps. I checked around this morning, and so far I’ve found 2 lamps that don’t have the UL label. :-(
    Hopefully I won’t find anything else!

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  35. PrissyNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:26 am

    I subscribe via reader

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  36. Laura H.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Our bedroom fan and alarm clock both don’t have the sticker. I’m wondering if maybe my husband took it off, or if it just didn’t have one!! Our bedside nightlight has it though!!
    .-= Laura H.´s last blog ..Friday Photo Flashback – Grandparents =-.

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  37. Laura H.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 10:56 am

    I’m a subscriber!
    .-= Laura H.´s last blog ..Friday Photo Flashback – Grandparents =-.

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  38. Heather d.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Just checked in old old old lamp that we had sitting in our storage downstairs and sure enough no UL sticker. Time to throw it away for sure!

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  39. Heather d.No Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:22 am

    I follow

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  40. Beth@Not a Bow in SightNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:29 am

    I’m a subscriber
    .-= Beth@Not a Bow in Sight´s last blog ..My Last Baby =-.

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  41. Beth@Not a Bow in SightNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:30 am

    I’m a fan on Facebook
    .-= Beth@Not a Bow in Sight´s last blog ..My Last Baby =-.

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  42. StephanieNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:33 am

    I am a reader of your blog through Google.

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  43. StephanieNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 11:34 am

    Our wireless modem doesn’t have a UL sticker on it ……

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  44. The Prudent HomemakerNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve seen these stickers before and taken them of because I didn’t want stickers on the things I had.

    All of our lights but one are hardwired in to the ceiling, making it pretty hard to check.

    I just picked up my computer mouse and it’s marked on the bottom in big letters “UL”.

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  45. Christy BattersonNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    I have several antique lamps that have been collected from various estate sales or passed down from family. I know that don’t and I have stopped using ones that are particularly scary!
    .-= Christy Batterson´s last blog ..New Tasks =-.

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  46. daniNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    I never even knew such a label existed. thanks for educating me!

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  47. daniNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    I’m a subscriber!

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  48. CandaceNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    My coffee maker has the label- thankfully- I’d hate to have to buy a new one :) .
    .-= Candace´s last blog ..Home Alone =-.

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  49. CandaceNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    You’ve been in my reader for a long time now :) .
    .-= Candace´s last blog ..Home Alone =-.

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  50. CandaceNo Gravatar says:
    July 31, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I’m a fan on FB.
    .-= Candace´s last blog ..Home Alone =-.

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