Comments on: The Project: Help Us Help Ourselves http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:52:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Body Impolitic - Blog Archive - » Body Impolitic Presents the 27th Carnival of Feminists - Laurie Toby Edison: Photographer http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-351097 Body Impolitic - Blog Archive - » Body Impolitic Presents the 27th Carnival of Feminists - Laurie Toby Edison: Photographer Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:10:22 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-351097 [...] that vein, Lauren at Faux Real is building a remarkable resource designed for women, a guide to “money, finance, and bureaucracy.” The project uses a [...] [...] that vein, Lauren at Faux Real is building a remarkable resource designed for women, a guide to “money, finance, and bureaucracy.” The project uses a [...]

]]> By: Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves: March 2007 Edition http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11629 Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves: March 2007 Edition Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:57:41 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11629 [...] The Background: Help Us Help Ourselves is a project started by Lauren, where bloggers across the ’sphere are asked to contribute their suggestions, advice and tips on how to do anything and everything. There’s an emphasis on saving money, but HUHO can offer help on just about anything. Round-ups happen roughly every month. The last one can be found here. Now, reader Arriana has created a HUHO Wiki, which is still awaiting approval, but which I think will be fully fabulous. [...] [...] The Background: Help Us Help Ourselves is a project started by Lauren, where bloggers across the ’sphere are asked to contribute their suggestions, advice and tips on how to do anything and everything. There’s an emphasis on saving money, but HUHO can offer help on just about anything. Round-ups happen roughly every month. The last one can be found here. Now, reader Arriana has created a HUHO Wiki, which is still awaiting approval, but which I think will be fully fabulous. [...]

]]> By: MDtoMN http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11342 MDtoMN Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:51:16 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11342 Oh yeah, and I might add a "How to masturbate." I don't mean to be cheeky, but I remember being astounded at how many people either did not know how to do this or how to do it well. If you'd prefer to keep this wiki non-sexual, you might want to consider links to the resources. I think that this knowledge can be remarkably beneficial, particularly for younger women. Oh yeah, and I might add a “How to masturbate.” I don’t mean to be cheeky, but I remember being astounded at how many people either did not know how to do this or how to do it well. If you’d prefer to keep this wiki non-sexual, you might want to consider links to the resources. I think that this knowledge can be remarkably beneficial, particularly for younger women.

]]> By: MDtoMN http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11341 MDtoMN Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:47:52 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11341 What about "How to Survive a Class 5 Zombie Outbreak?" Once again, someone has shown a preference for focusing on the mundane day-to-day rather than face the inconvenient truth about zombies. In all seriousness, I think this is a great idea. What about “How to Survive a Class 5 Zombie Outbreak?”

Once again, someone has shown a preference for focusing on the mundane day-to-day rather than face the inconvenient truth about zombies.

In all seriousness, I think this is a great idea.

]]> By: Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves: Traveling on a Shoestring http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11260 Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves: Traveling on a Shoestring Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:01:01 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-11260 [...] I’ve been trying to think of something to contribute to Lauren’s brilliant project, and have been having a hell of a time. It’s been a little distressing to realize that I don’t really know how to do much of anything. I don’t know how to cook anything except for easy pasta and my (only) specialty, steak au poivre, but I stole that recipe from the Barefoot Contessa (and even my favorite pasta recipe came from that simple cooking guy from the NYTimes). I can’t build anything that doesn’t come with very simple instructions, or even change a tire. I’m not a good bargain-hunter, I suck at saving money, and I don’t grow my own vegetables. I would probably die if stranded on a desert island. I can’t knit my own scarves or make my own clothes or even hem my own pants. I don’t know HTML, or how to create a website, or how to do anything other than hit “publish” on the blog or “send” in my email account. I can do my own make-up and I know how to buy a well-fitting bra, but given the past accusations/assumptions that I’m the Barbie Feminist, I’ll steer clear of those. Essentially, I discovered, I’m useless. [...] [...] I’ve been trying to think of something to contribute to Lauren’s brilliant project, and have been having a hell of a time. It’s been a little distressing to realize that I don’t really know how to do much of anything. I don’t know how to cook anything except for easy pasta and my (only) specialty, steak au poivre, but I stole that recipe from the Barefoot Contessa (and even my favorite pasta recipe came from that simple cooking guy from the NYTimes). I can’t build anything that doesn’t come with very simple instructions, or even change a tire. I’m not a good bargain-hunter, I suck at saving money, and I don’t grow my own vegetables. I would probably die if stranded on a desert island. I can’t knit my own scarves or make my own clothes or even hem my own pants. I don’t know HTML, or how to create a website, or how to do anything other than hit “publish” on the blog or “send” in my email account. I can do my own make-up and I know how to buy a well-fitting bra, but given the past accusations/assumptions that I’m the Barbie Feminist, I’ll steer clear of those. Essentially, I discovered, I’m useless. [...]

]]> By: Feministe » HUHO — Finding Low-Cost Legal Services http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-10752 Feministe » HUHO — Finding Low-Cost Legal Services Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:15:29 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-10752 [...] This is my first entry for the second Help Us Help Ourselves carnival, which we’re hosting here on March 1. Seeing as how I’m a lawyer, I figured I might as well put my experience to use. This is by no means a comprehensive list, and I welcome any further suggestions in comments. But here are some ideas for finding cheap or even free legal services. [...] [...] This is my first entry for the second Help Us Help Ourselves carnival, which we’re hosting here on March 1. Seeing as how I’m a lawyer, I figured I might as well put my experience to use. This is by no means a comprehensive list, and I welcome any further suggestions in comments. But here are some ideas for finding cheap or even free legal services. [...]

]]> By: Progressive Gold » Blog Archive » Help Us Help Ourselves http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9849 Progressive Gold » Blog Archive » Help Us Help Ourselves Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:06:49 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9849 [...] Thanks to Feministe for the reminder: Feministe will be hosting the next Help Us Help Ourselves round-up on March 1st. The project is explained here. Submit your links on this site, either by posting a comment or a track-back to this post. Past examples are here. I will be posting my submission shortly. [...] [...] Thanks to Feministe for the reminder: Feministe will be hosting the next Help Us Help Ourselves round-up on March 1st. The project is explained here. Submit your links on this site, either by posting a comment or a track-back to this post. Past examples are here. I will be posting my submission shortly. [...]

]]> By: Casey Greene http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9806 Casey Greene Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:20:27 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9806 This sounds like an awesome idea! I try to be the go-to girl for birth control, sex, relationships and finances for my friends (especially those who are still in high school), so I can think of a few things to contribute. Keep posting, and we can make this a reality! :) This sounds like an awesome idea! I try to be the go-to girl for birth control, sex, relationships and finances for my friends (especially those who are still in high school), so I can think of a few things to contribute. Keep posting, and we can make this a reality! :)

]]> By: Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9729 Feministe » Help Us Help Ourselves Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:43:08 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-9729 [...] Feministe will be hosting the next Help Us Help Ourselves round-up on March 1st. The project is explained here. Submit your links on this site, either by posting a comment or a track-back to this post. Past examples are here. I will be posting my submission shortly. [...] [...] Feministe will be hosting the next Help Us Help Ourselves round-up on March 1st. The project is explained here. Submit your links on this site, either by posting a comment or a track-back to this post. Past examples are here. I will be posting my submission shortly. [...]

]]> By: dawn http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-1910 dawn Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:21:34 +0000 http://fauxrealtho.com/2006/11/09/the-project-help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-1910 Sorry to be a Dawnie-come-lately to the party, but I wouldn't mind hosting in the New Year. (I've just had a series of life tragedies and am having a few more.) I would also be interested in trying to come up with some how-tos on the stock market. I've never invested a penny (as I usually only HAVE a penny to my name) but I'm well-versed in it. I've got to be the only financial editor on the planet who can't get a credit card. ;) Sorry to be a Dawnie-come-lately to the party, but I wouldn’t mind hosting in the New Year. (I’ve just had a series of life tragedies and am having a few more.) I would also be interested in trying to come up with some how-tos on the stock market. I’ve never invested a penny (as I usually only HAVE a penny to my name) but I’m well-versed in it. I’ve got to be the only financial editor on the planet who can’t get a credit card. ;)

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