Archives for Frugality - Page 7
Being Frugal? Just Use a Little Less.
I've been thinking about it. Do I really need that much - shampoo when washing my hair? laundry soap per wash? dishwasher detergent per load? Spic and Span washing my…
Indoor composting: save money and the environment – Part 2
Part 2: The Key Ingredient Every time I mention to people that we started an indoor composting bin, their first reaction is always: "Really? Doesn't it smell?". I guess if…
The 5 R’s of Basic Frugality
Everyone's heard of the three R's in relation to the environment - reduce, reuse, and recycle. I actually think they are missing two other R's that are very important to…
Indoor composting: save money and the environment – Part 1
Part 1: Getting Started If you caught my last post, you would know that it's time to start planting seeds for your favorite fruits and vegetables, even if you live…
Frugal Thoughts from February
February is over and I'm ready to go over what little lessons I have learned this last month. It has been quite a month, most recently is that I have…
“Have You Ditched the Landline?” and Other Pressing Money-Saving Questions
Still searching for ways to save money, I did a little assessment of my expenditures. I learned I could only take frugal so far. How about you?…
What is a napkin worth?
$: Yes you read it five thousand three hundred seventy eight dollars and seventy cents. Bear with me Grasshopper and all will be made clear. Being frugal involves lifestyle a…
Why I live a frugal life: less is more
What is it about being frugal? Why do it? Actually, some people don't do it at all, they have decided that what they want and desire is what they are…
Lower your food bill by container gardening
Now that it's February, it's time to start thinking about how mother nature can help bring your food costs by growing your own! And if you thought that a yard…
Are You Becoming A Seasonal Eater to Save Money?
I wonder how many of us are becoming (or more accurately returning to being) "seasonal eaters"? For example, consider the prices you see for produce that is "not in season"…