This week’s menu
I’ve fallen out of habit of posting my shopping list and menu. For now, here’s my weekly menu, so you can get an idea of how I feed my family cheaply and deliciously. Sunday: Tuna General Tso lo mein Monday: Rice with Syrian style lentils and cabbage salad Tuesday: Leftover lo mein, lentils, rice, and […]
Stockpiling 101
I try to spend very little money at the grocery store. Though coupons are not available where I live, by taking advantage of sales and other money saving shopping tricks, I am usually able to keep my grocery bills down to approximately 100 dollars a month for our family of 4. Today though, I am […]
Stockpiling 101
I try to spend very little money at the grocery store. Though coupons are not available where I live, by taking advantage of sales and other money saving shopping tricks, I am usually able to keep my grocery bills down to approximately 100 dollars a month for our family of 4. Today though, I am […]
Frugal vs Stingy
Photo Credit- freemania.net We frugal people get a bad rap. We get accused of being neglectful, controlling, abusive, and disgusting, to name but a few. Nothing smarts more, however, than the accusation that frugal people are stingy. Come on, you’ve thought it yourself sometimes. Why can’t we just loosen up, and stop being so tightfisted […]
Frugal vs Stingy
Photo Credit- freemania.net We frugal people get a bad rap. We get accused of being neglectful, controlling, abusive, and disgusting, to name but a few. Nothing smarts more, however, than the accusation that frugal people are stingy. Come on, you’ve thought it yourself sometimes. Why can’t we just loosen up, and stop being so tightfisted […]
Minimizing Costs of Outings
Photo Credit- JazzHostels.com Trips often cost a pretty penny, even when the venue is a cheap or free activity. Food, drink and transportation as well as other trip related expenses can really add up. With a little forethought, many of these costs can be eliminated, or at least greatly reduced. I’ve put together a list […]
Minimizing Costs of Outings
Photo Credit- JazzHostels.com Trips often cost a pretty penny, even when the venue is a cheap or free activity. Food, drink and transportation as well as other trip related expenses can really add up. With a little forethought, many of these costs can be eliminated, or at least greatly reduced. I’ve put together a list […]
Free Graphic Design Programs
I recently met a woman, graphic designer by education, daycare provider currently. She is making pennies now but has not much luck getting hired as a graphic designer, even though that is her true calling. I asked her why she simply didn’t open up her own graphic design business; she said she would love to; […]
Free Graphic Design Programs
I recently met a woman, graphic designer by education, daycare provider currently. She is making pennies now but has not much luck getting hired as a graphic designer, even though that is her true calling. I asked her why she simply didn’t open up her own graphic design business; she said she would love to; […]
Teaching Children Good Money Habits
This is a guest post written by Ronnie Carlson from the Frugality Game, an awesome website with a game that teaches you how to be more frugal. Computers, games, and frugality- three of my favorite things combined to make one totally awesome method of entertainment and learning. Ronnie shares some terrific ideas to help your […]
