Tag archives for Frugality
Save Money By Being Your Own Advocate
As queer folk, let's face it: we do a lot of advocating. We advocate for equal marriage rights, for our ability to see our partner's in the hospital, for recognition…
Revisiting Reducing Pet Costs: Why I Love Pet Insurance
As we noted last week (and elsewhere), pets can be expensive. The daily expenses of food, treats and toys though are dramatically eclipsed by the terrible vet bills. They seem…
How To Live on Practically Nothing
We're still looking for a new vlogger to take over where Clint left off. In the meantime, here is a video about how to live on practically nothing from my…
When Does Frugality Constitute Stealing?
I've been thinking a lot about the ethics of frugality lately. I often wonder when little tricks we use to save money crosses the line of ethical behavior and enters…
Pressured to Spend
I wonder how many of you get pressured to spend money by (actually well meaning) friends and relatives. Lets start with a bit of background. I'm retired but am back…
The Rise of the Nouveau Frugalese Or, Why Those Cups of Coffee Won’t Amount to a Hill of Beans
My friend P. used to work at a local independent bookstore. She loved her work, but it didn't really pay much and she eventually left for a better-paying job.* This…
DIY Gift Bags: Save money by reusing newspapers
Nearly four months after Sam's arrival, congratulatory gifts are still being shipped to our house. I had no idea that his birth would make us a regular stop on our…
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…
“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?…
My Dog Ate My Coupons – or Some Days Being Frugal is Harder Than Others
The grocery store closes at 9 PM. I zip through the red light and into the parking lot. I have a full schedule tomorrow, nothing without blue fuzzies on it…