Pecuniarities

Reading is one of the most frugal hobbies in existence, and is something, in my opinion, that everyone should do. Not only is it entertaining, but it can be beneficial and educational in many ways. In fact, reading is (along with watching period films based on classic literature) Madoline’s and my favorite hobby, and when [...]

Reasons to turn away a customer because the aggravation and risk outweighs potential earnings.

I will show you how to make a nice storage chest from a regular cardboard box. The box shown here is an economy size carton of baby wipes, of which we buy a lot because they are great for cleaning dogs and upholstery. If you shop economy or family-size, you should have a good supply [...]

An introduction to frugal living with basic tips for saving money in everyday life.

Surprise your trick-or-treaters this year by giving them something besides ordinary candy. If you feel like doing something different for your neighborhood children, here are a few suggestions. Some of these options may or may not work for you depending on your budget as they might cost a little more the average Halloween candy, but [...]

The 2009 Entertainment Book – Great Savings on Dining, Shopping, Travel, Attractions, Movie Tickets & More! I don’t often blog about sales, but this is one I couldn’t let slip by because it is such a good deal. My parents used to buy the Entertainment Book every year when I was a kid living in [...]

When you purchase food, you are paying not only for the part of the product you intend to eat but also for the packaging, the bags, wrappers, and boxes which usually go straight in the trash. While plastic wrap and bags have little use beyond stuffing them full of trash, cardboard food cartons have a [...]