Frugal Ideas for Frugal Living
Measure the Savings
One of the key things to keeping up the cooking from scratch habit is to have the right tools and a sufficient quantity of the right tools. If you're not that fond of cooking in the first place, this philosophy can ... more
Posted February 12th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Shoe Box
A key to lazy housekeeping is to nip trouble in the bud before it even starts. I really wanted to get off on the right foot in this new house, so I made this rule: "NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE." This ... more
Posted February 11th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Adventures In Soap Making
So as I was doing a bit of housework the other day, I noticed that various hand soap dispensers needed refilling. I go out to the laundry room to grab my big one-gallon container of Liquid Softsoap. Oh no! My big ... more
Posted February 10th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
February is a Zero?
Whoo. After contemplating the personal financial meltdown that was January, I thought it might be a fun (and pscyhologically uplifting) challenge to not spend anything in February. I'm going to call the Electric Company right now and tell them my plans. Ha. ... more
Posted February 9th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
The Blog Gods Keep Me Honest
So the other night I was doing my pre-bed routine-brushing my teeth, etc. My hair dryer was on the vanity top, so I opened the undersink cabinet to toss it in. As I tossed the dryer in, I saw out ... more
Posted February 8th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Mickey, Lend Me Your Ears
An open letter to Mickey Mouse "Dear Mr. Mouse, It has come to my attention that Disney Studios will be releasing the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" on Valentine's Day. As a Frugal Crusader, I would like to suggest that, in the ... more
Posted February 7th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Fun With Wienies
A slow-cooker filled with Li'l Smokies doused in barbecue sauce is a sentimental favorite at potluck gatherings the world over. But a package of Li'l Smokies, on sale, is $2.50. Add to that the cost of barbecue sauce and you are ... more
Posted February 6th, 2009 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
