Pecuniarities

I have been a huge fan of libraries since I was in grade school. Being an avid reader, I would have gone bankrupt years ago had I had to purchase every single book I’ve ever read. Whenever we have moved to a new city, the first thing I always looked up even before moving there [...]

For the lucky few who have extra leisure time this summer, I thought I’d put together some suggestions for productive and fun activities that will help enhance your personal, academic and/or professional life. Some of these suggestions are addressed as if to young people (students, adolescents, etc.) but can also apply to grown-ups.
My suggestions are [...]

I have to admit that I am quite proud of my newest idea for free printables. These milk cartons with dairy cow prints are perfect for gift boxes, decoration, or storage. If putting cookies and treats in these cartons, be sure to choose a non toxic glue like Elmer’s Glue. Using a glue stick to [...]

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We (2 sisters, ages 27 and 28 as of this writing) were born in San Francisco, CA, grew up in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii where we lived for 16 years until after graduating from college. One of us has a B.A. in Vocal Music Performance and the other [...]

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We are 2 sisters in our mid-late twenties who discovered the concept of frugality several years ago when we quit our full-time jobs in Hawaii where good employment is scarce, and moved to California in search of a way of life that would allow us to work for [...]

I participate in a couple of online forums where members have been eagerly discussing the various ways in which they plan to spend their tax rebates this year — $300 for retirees, $600 for most individuals, $1,200 for married couples and $300 for each child per family. While some have spoken of saving it or [...]