Femme Economics: Economy Falls, Hair Rises
Last week, I cut off seven inches of my hair and my partner cut hers butch-shorter than I'd ever seen on her. We shocked one another- and neither of us…
Be Your Own Trainer – Time
But I'm Too Busy The biggest complaint I've had from clients is 'œI was too busy to get to the gym.' The hell you were! You were busy being lazy.…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Pack Your Lunch, Part 3
For this week's edition of Stretch Your Food Dollar, I thought I'd offer the third link in the lunch equation. We've already talked about sandwiches and salads. So why not…
Mimimalist Mom in Cluttered Kid World: Tips for Surviving & Saving During the Tacky Twos
When I started putting my daughter's nursery together, I knew what I wanted: modern, neutral colors. Cute organic Euro-designed wood toys (all gifts or found at the second-hand store). Lots…
How to save money on cell phone insurance
Cody Hebden is a 23-year-old college graduate currently working as an insurance underwriter in Central Michigan. These are his What if I told you to drop your cell phone insurance…
My Financial Implosion: Keeping Sane
'œThe statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then…
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"…
Weapon of Mass Destruction II: This isn’t about money
"'¦But when a long Train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their…
How to Run For Office on a Shoe String Budget
Anthony Niedwiecki is a law professor running for public office in Oakland Park, Florida. A committed social activist, Niedwiecki and his husband, blogger Waymon Hudson, have faced some interesting challenges…
How to freeze milk to beat rising prices
I was recently at Sam's Club to grab some milk, because it is usually cheaper there than anywhere. However, even Sam's Club bulk buying power has the price 15 ¢…