Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone’s “going green.” We’re glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Future generations  will thank us for living more sustainably. So, let’s start now!
Given the sometimes large number of residents, campus res consumes large amounts of water, electricity, and other natural resources every day while also producing a large amount of waste products due to the number of students living in a small space.
However, …

Introducing the best bargains to hit campus yet! Ama-Village Vouchers will help you score discounts on everything, from beauty products as well as great food and travel specials!

Weekly Specials!
Make your way to the following outlets to save everyday!

Wimpy
Delicious and cheap eats to kick of your morning.
www.wimpy.co.za/promotions.htm
Look and Listen
PS3 wireless controller& remote bundle only R899.99 (Save R150)

www.lookandlisten.co.za
Musica
Monster Sale
DVD’s R59.95 (on selected items only)
www.musica.co.za

Table Mountain
Valid 1 October 2009 – 30 September 2010
Students pay (Fridays only) – Return: R105
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Virgin Mobile Nokia 6303
Start the New Year with a new phone, check out the deals running …

Worried about spending cash this holiday season? Instead of stressing out over what to buy and how you are going to afford it, make something yourself. A homemade gift has a personal touch and shows you really made an effort. Grab some clear bags and decorative ribbon, head to the kitchen and start creating. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Cookie Gift Jar
Yield: 2 dozen
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups M&M’s or mini chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon …

Many people see their cars as (extended) members of their families, and for some, an extension of who they are.
People will give their cars names or worse, when their cars get scratched – it is assumed that it also suffers some sort of emotional trauma, and you’ll find people begging their cars for forgiveness…
That said – why is it that cleanliness isn’t high on people’s to-do list for their cars? Why don’t people wash their cars as religiously as they wash their own bodies? If you feel the need to …

Have you ever spent a few days at a friends house, only to get back to your place and be greeted by a swarm of flies or nauseating smell? Or have you had to pick interesting growths off food you’d forgotten to eat before they met their eat-by date?
During a recession (and any other time in fact), seeing food go to waste is painful. Not only because you literally have to throw money away – but some of us actually think of those less fortunate who would have used the …

Budgeting away from home…it can be done!
When we’re living at home, the urgency of adapting budgeting skills isn’t too apparent. We live with people who’ve taken care of us all our lives – people who put a roof over our heads, clothes on our back and food on our table. Over and above these standard offerings – we also get pocket money to spend at our leisure.
The money you get as pocket money is usually used for airtime, going out to movies, buying that CD or book for your friend’s …

Budget? Who’s that? I’m not sure I’ve met her.
When we’re living at home, the urgency of adapting budgeting skills isn’t too apparent. We live with people who’ve taken care of us all our lives – people who put a roof over our heads, clothes on our back and food on our table. Over and above these standard offerings – we also get pocket money to spend at our leisure.
The money you get as pocket money is usually used for airtime, going out to movies, buying that CD or book for …

From surveys to competitions, there’re tonnes of companies out there fighting for your participation, and they’re prepared to reward you for it too!  This article will take you through a few ways of making money online, or grabbing a few freebies.
Surveys and Product Tests
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There are tonnes of companies out there desperate for consumer opinions on anything from shaving gel to chocolate biscuits.
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For the time it takes to fill out a survey (usually around 10 minutes) you’ll earn yourself some decent freebies.
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Here’s what students need to know about getting rewarded for …