Archive for the ‘Frugal Ideas’ Category
Sign of the Times?
Hmmm....are things perking up a bit, economically speaking? Well, I'm not sure, but here are some things I've been noticing: 1. A new house is being built in my neighborhood. The first one in over a year. 2. Lots of newspaper stories asking ... more
Posted September 18th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
The Politics of Christmas
I really love Christmas. I always have a great time; I get awesome gifts, and go to a lot of trouble to give awesome gifts. This was true even when I was a wee lassie, incubating in Frugalness. When I ... more
Posted September 16th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Merry Christmas!
Boo! Ha ha I scared you, didn't I? It's only the beginning of September, after all. But now's the time to start thinking (and doing) about Christmas. I usually have my Christmas shopping done by the end of October. That is, if ... more
Posted September 10th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Snap, Crackle, Pop
That's the sound I heard a couple of nights ago when I stepped on my eyeglasses. This was a sad event. Myself, I enjoy seeing. And I just can't without glasses. Luckily I had an old pair in the glove compartment of ... more
Posted September 8th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Spending Like There’s No Tomorrow
I haven't been able to post in a long time because I have been much too busy spending money. Lots and lots of it. And I'm not done. Today I am going to the eye doctor. I'm pretty sure I need ... more
Posted September 3rd, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Frugal Hookers?
Just about every day I get an email saying "So-and-so is now following you on Twitter." That's nice. It's so friendly. More and more I've been noticing that some of these new followers are very often, ahem, hookers. I'm sorry if ... more
Posted August 24th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Is Cash For Clunkers Frugal?
Like so many things - maybe, maybe not. I was curious about whether or not my car is a clunker. I love my car. I was absolutely certain there was no possible way it could be a clunker. I drive a paid-for ... more
Posted August 19th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
