Wishing Is Frugal!
I’m a classic case of the American stereotype. Mindless consumerism. Want it, not now but yesterday. I have a hard time reigning in my wants and desires. Lately my eye’s been caught by the Euro-Pro...
View ArticleLessons From History: Real Frugality
I think the best way to learn about the frugal lifestyle is to look back at what past generations did. Especially those that lived through the Great Depression. You want to talk about being frugal by...
View ArticleOn Taking Little Steps
I’ve been working on my grad school thesis lately, which is why I’ve been so quiet here. It’s a daunting project, or at least it seemed that way when I first started to tackle it, back in June 2009....
View ArticleFixing Clothes
Today’s small step to save money is actually part of a multi-day project. I cleaned out my closet this weekend. Now the only clothes in my closet or my chest of drawers fit the following criteria: I...
View ArticleExpecting the Unexpected
As anyone who knows me will tell you, I have a few issues when it comes to control. Namely, I want to be in it. All the time. There is nothing more stressful to me than feeling like I’ve lost it....
View ArticleMy New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again. Not January 1st, but September 1st, the real New Year’s Day on my calendar. After 18 years of being educated and 10 years of working in education, it’s hard not to feel...
View ArticleWhat One Thing Saves You The Most Money?
I was talking to my wife last night about the things in our life that saves us the most money day-to-day. She thought about it for a minute and came up with a great post idea for me! I am going to give...
View ArticleTips From A Frugal Millionaire
Yesterday, I was listening on the radio to my frugal mentor, Clark Howard, and he was talking about the millionaire next door. In particular, he was talking about the fact that there are ordinary...
View ArticleThe Gift of Giving
It’s that time of year–shopping, shopping, and more shopping as we try to find the perfect gift for family and friends, teachers and co-workers. There are many things I love about this time of year,...
View ArticleWhy…?
Why buy two when one will do? Why get new when used will do? Why spend less when you can afford better? Why spend more when less works too? These questions have been repeating in my head, like a...
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