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Resources for the Single Gal
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Thanks for reading the Single Gal series! Here’s some resources that helped me along on my frugality journey. Most of them are not aimed directly at single people, but they all have advice that is applicable to people in any [...]
Generics: For Better and Worse
In some cases, I like the generics even better than name brands. But there are a few generics that I’ve tried and now avoid like the plague.
DIY Pest Control
A couple weeks ago, my 21 month old son was playing in the yard and got swarmed by fire ants. It was awful and I was angry. I was so mad at those fire ants. We don’t treat our yard or our home for pests with a pest control company because of our kids and [...]
Cheerful Frugality Nurses Well
It’s later than late. The house is dark. I’m up with the baby, feeling just a little bit trapped by his all-night nursing demands.
It’s at times like these that I need to remind myself that breastfeeding saves me a LOT of money! Like most frugal pursuits, I’m choosing effort over expenditure.
(And truly, how much effort is [...]
The Single Gal Seeks a Mate
It’s not a secret that one of the biggest reasons cited for divorce is money. If you’re seeking a mate, or are in a relationship that may lead to marriage, it is important to pay attention to how your potential mate handles money.
It may not be the most romantic thing to contemplate, but it is [...]
Cheerful Frugality Seeks Value
In these depressing economic days, I always appreciate a little perspective and humor. Today, NPR’s Morning Edition interviewed Howard Davidowitz about the bad news for retailers.
(You can listen to the 5-minute story here.)
Steve Inskeep asked Davidowitz if the last 5 boom years have been a mirage. Davidowitz had a cheerfully realistic reply:
“We’ve had a free lunch, now [...]
The Single Gal and Entertainment
Just because you’re single does not mean that you don’t want to have fun! There are plenty of free and/or inexpensive things to do not require a mate. Read on!
1. Start a gormet group- Like fine wines, cheeses, and fancy dishes, but can’t afford to go out all the time? Don’t want to whip up [...]
