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A Bargain Takes Elbow Grease

Once in a blue moon, you find not one but two amazing bargains. At least if…
Take The Week Off

More than anything, people are telling me how much they want to get out of the…
The Frugal Fight Against Inflation

Nobody hates a price hike more than a frugal person like myself. Every trip to the…
The Frugal Perks of Being Organized – Part 2

I rarely get obsessed by much of anything except frugality and organization. This means I am,…
The Frugal Perks of Being Organized – Part 1

The most effective frugal strategies are the most organized ones. This is because you cannot reuse,…
Earth Day Should be Every Day – Reuse/Recycle/Repurpose and Redefine

Did you know that the average American uses up to 365 plastic bags a year? It…
Some Frugal Guidelines Because Sometimes, Cheap Can Go Too Far

Imagine how excited I was when I found a show on TLC called So Freakin’ Cheap.…
Celebrate on the Cheap

None of us have had an easy time since the pandemic hit but there have been…
Supply Chain Pain

I work in high tech, so I know something about supply chain issues. In fact, if…
The Big and Small of Staying Frugal

It’s hard being stuck at home, no doubt about it. Every night, we face the kitchen,…