Frugal Ideas for Frugal Living
Unleashing My Inner Artist, Cheaply
May 28th was my brother-in-law's birthday. I felt pretty good, because for once I really had my act together. Present -check. Scissors, tape, wrapping paper, shipping box (he lives in California) - check. Now all I had ... more
Posted June 4th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Beans on the Menu -It’s Music to My Ears
I really love beans, especially pinto beans. My favorite way to eat them is also the simplest to prepare. I measure about 2 cups dry beans, rinse and clean them, and soak them overnight. The next morning they ... more
Posted June 3rd, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Sin Tax for Santa
My husband loves to play Texas Hold Em' poker. He has a regular Thursday night game, and also will play Saturday nights if the spirit moves him. To a true-believer Frugal such as myself, poker seems to be a ... more
Posted June 2nd, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Hot Licks on the Cheap Revisited
Last night (Friday 5/30) I had another great opportunity to attend a concert for free. This time it was The Steve Miller Band and Joe Cocker. What a rockin' show! I was surprised at how many of Joe Cocker's great ... more
Posted May 31st, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Reader Recommendation
Reader Jenny says: "I just got my free smoothie, San Diego on Broadway. Try the Blueberry Heaven, it was delish! Thanks “Frugal Lady!”". That makes me want to go right out and try one, too. I never ... more
Posted May 31st, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Third Generation Tightwad -or- “Half the Price and Twice as Big”
My eleven-year-old niece, Andrea, recently went on a field trip with her sixth-grade class. She lives in Orange County, California, and the plan for the day was to take the Metrolink train to downtown Los Angeles. Once there, ... more
Posted May 28th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
Poopy Maché*+
Daily kitty litter disposal is on the regular to-do list at my house. However, for a person who only shops once a month, finding enough plastic grocery bags to take care of this very necessary chore has always been ... more
Posted May 27th, 2008 | Tags: Frugal Ideas
