Frugal Ideas for Frugal Living

Squeaky Clean, And Bonus Solar Cooker Update

Yesterday I ran out of automatic dishwasher cleaner, but strangely enough I didn't run out of dirty dishes. I wasn't about to run out to the grocery store for only one thing, so I resigned myself to washing everything ... more
Posted July 30th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

Solar Oven Sensation

Yesterday my husband took my solar-cooker-baked cake to work. I like to bake but I can't allow myself to have too many tempting treats around the house because I will eat every little bit of it. Yes I ... more
Posted July 29th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

SOS To The Culinary Rescue

Great news, Dear Readers! On Friday I FINALLY received my solar cooker. I ordered it at the end of April. There has been lots of demand for this item lately and it has taken until now to get ... more
Posted July 28th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

Curtain Hurtin’

I thought it would be a good idea to end the week with a bang, so to speak, and touch on the painful subject of window coverings. I find it painful, at any rate. The first home we purchased did ... more
Posted July 25th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

Save Gas - Combine Trips

A few months ago my husband went on a business trip to San Francisco. The timing of this trip also happened to coincide with the unfortunate event of me running out of some of my favorite spices and herbs. ... more
Posted July 23rd, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

Tough-It-Out Tuesday

Phew! News just keeps going from bad to worse. There's even a hurricane headed toward Texas. It's easy to get caught up in all the bad news, and feel like your own life is severely impacted by all the tough ... more
Posted July 22nd, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas

Frugal Hereafter - An Idea for Frugal Dying

Hello, Dear Readers, It looks as if our new home will be closing in the next two weeks, so as you can imagine things are pretty frantic around here. I'll do my best to keep up, but I'm afraid I ... more
Posted July 21st, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas