Archive for Archive for October, 2007
Worth the Cost - Part 2
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I really wish I could find the piece I read years ago, before my Five Fat File days. I’ve been looking for it for months. I think it was written by Erma Bombeck, but I don’t remember. It was a humorous piece [...]
Movies on a Budget
We love to watch movies as a family, particularly on our fun family nights each Friday. Since we don’t own a movie collection, I wanted to share some fun and cheap ways to watch movies without paying a lot for them.
- Always check your local library to see if they offer movies. Most libraries offer [...]
Giveaway: choose a book
You’re frugal people, right? Who wants a free book?
I have acquired some extra credits for books from Paperback Swap, and I want to share. Here’s the plan:
You go visit the Paperback Swap site. Browse the available books (over 1.6 million!) and choose the title you would like to win. Make sure [...]
Cheerful Frugality, Uncomplaining
I have a beef with cheerful frugality. Yesirree, Bob. It’s getting harder and harder to save money these days. What about those gas prices! And have you seen the price of meat lately?
I jest. But you have to admit, it’s difficult to complain about a frugal lifestyle and like it.
Why? Because the key to cheerful frugality is…not letting yourself complain.
I’m [...]
Free Tacos for Everyone
Go Red Sox!
As an adopted New Englander, I’m pleased to see the Red Sox in the World Series this year. I’m even happier to find out that they got everyone in the U.S. a free taco at Taco Bell. : )
Apparently, there was some contest last night. If someone stole a base, Taco Bell would [...]
What Do You Have In Your Heart?
Often, the answer to the ‘what’s in my hand’ question will vary greatly depending on very specific circumstances. In one place we lived, for example, what I had in my hand was just about all the free fresh-caught salmon our family could eat, a liberal supply of other free seafood (including crab legs) and [...]
Showcase: Paid Twice
Paidtwice blogs at - you guessed it: Paidtwice.com. Her blog title and tag line say it all:
I’ve Paid For This Twice Already…
The Trials And Tribulations Of Getting Out Of Debt…And Someday Beyond.
Tell us a little about yourself, please.
I’m a 33 year old mom of two (my son is 3 and my daughter is 10 [...]
