Frugal Ideas for Frugal Living
Sew Sad
My poor sewing machine went kaput yesterday. And in a very bizarre manner. There I was, sewing along happily, when all of a sudden the needle just falls out. But wait - it wasn't just the needle - it ... more
Posted February 9th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
An Attitude of Gratitude
Phew! Right about now I'm sure glad I don't own a Toyota. Lately whenever I'm out walking or driving around and I see one coming at me I screech loudly and wave my arms up and down. I'm ... more
Posted February 6th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Refund? Re-FUN!
Taxes are done, and I get a refund this year. Usually I pay, which is ok, but it's fun to get some money back, too. The best scenario would be if the taxes taken out of our pay ... more
Posted February 4th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
January 2010 Cheapchievements
January is always an inspiring time to renew commitment to the great cause, Frugality. And this January is no different. So far I have: *Put the reins on eating out. *Which means, I have cooked a LOT at home. I've been ... more
Posted February 1st, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Now THAT’S Cheap
The other day I was all set to wash some dishes. But I couldn't find my rubber gloves. Oh, yeah. I threw out my favorite (expensive) heavy-duty pair because I got water inside of them and they dried out ... more
Posted January 29th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Little Red Corvette
Ok, just kidding. What I'm really talking about here is my Little Red Toaster Oven. Little Red Corvette sounds better, though. But just like a Corvette, my Little Red Toaster Oven is hot, sexy, and fast. Especially when ... more
Posted January 20th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
My KABLOOEY! List
My KABLOOEY! list is a mental catalog of skills and necessities that will come in handy if the world ever goes KABLOOEY! Some people call this self-sufficiency, but that's boring. Also, at least for me, a lot of these are ... more
Posted January 19th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
