Fighting Fading

Some faded blue jeans Remember that beautiful top you bought that made you look like a million dollars when you first tried it on and garnered you lots of compliments? Now it’s shoved to the back of your closet and never worn, because it’s lost its luster, changed it’s color, and makes you look like […]

Fighting Fading

Some faded blue jeans Remember that beautiful top you bought that made you look like a million dollars when you first tried it on and garnered you lots of compliments? Now it’s shoved to the back of your closet and never worn, because it’s lost its luster, changed it’s color, and makes you look like […]

Illogical Mathematics of Frugality

Mathematics definitely has its place in a frugal lifestyle. Figuring out how much an item costs per ounce takes mathematics, as does adding up your expenditures and figuring out what percentage of your money is being spent in different categories. However, there are some times where frugality has it’s own set of mathematical rules, where […]

Illogical Mathematics of Frugality

Mathematics definitely has its place in a frugal lifestyle. Figuring out how much an item costs per ounce takes mathematics, as does adding up your expenditures and figuring out what percentage of your money is being spent in different categories. However, there are some times where frugality has it’s own set of mathematical rules, where […]

Cheap Money Saving Investments

It’s been said that it takes money to save money. I’ve felt the truth of this all too often, when I’ve contemplated the merits of owning a home versus renting, or having a complete solar and wind powered electric system. Unfortunately, those that need to save money most are the ones without spare cash to […]

Cheap Money Saving Investments

It’s been said that it takes money to save money. I’ve felt the truth of this all too often, when I’ve contemplated the merits of owning a home versus renting, or having a complete solar and wind powered electric system. Unfortunately, those that need to save money most are the ones without spare cash to […]

Candied Grapefruit, Pomelos, Sweeties, and Other Citrus.

“Daddy, we made candy grapefruit and it’s all sugary. Mommy said it’s for a present.” -Exact quote from Lee this afternoon while talking to Mike on the phone. Y’all must remember that time when I told you about using watermelon rind in place of pumpkin when I shared my watermelon rind seitan curry recipe. I […]

Candied Grapefruit, Pomelos, Sweeties, and Other Citrus.

“Daddy, we made candy grapefruit and it’s all sugary. Mommy said it’s for a present.” -Exact quote from Lee this afternoon while talking to Mike on the phone. Y’all must remember that time when I told you about using watermelon rind in place of pumpkin when I shared my watermelon rind seitan curry recipe. I […]

Expense tracking

I’ve been doing some thinking lately about frugality. (Come on, Penny, who do you think you’re kidding. You? Frugal? Haha.) No really… Lately I’ve been pondering the ins and outs of frugality, but more than just the details of what I do and how I do it, I’ve been wondering as to the whys and […]

Expense tracking

I’ve been doing some thinking lately about frugality. (Come on, Penny, who do you think you’re kidding. You? Frugal? Haha.) No really… Lately I’ve been pondering the ins and outs of frugality, but more than just the details of what I do and how I do it, I’ve been wondering as to the whys and […]