Archive for the ‘Frugal Ideas’ Category
Cheater, Cheater, Creamer Eater *PLUS* BONUS Picture of My Doggies Playing in the Snow
Have I blogged about this before? Too bad. Here it comes again. One of my favorite things to do is repeat myself. I like to get the most bang-for-my-buck from my store of frugal knowledge. Plus, I just did ... more
Posted February 11th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Denied
It is sad when you get an enormous urge to do something, and are prevented from doing it by circumstances beyond your control. I am experiencing this right now with my sick sewing machine. I have a project I am ... more
Posted February 10th, 2010 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
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
