Ideas for Frugal Living
Micki LeSueur, a blogger at Shine by Yahoo wrote a GREAT blog suggesting that Ben Bernanke have a chat with Suze Orman (financial guru). It helps if you’ve seen Suze doing her “can you afford” segment on her show but even if you haven’t, it will still leave you spitting out the coffee. LOL!
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/money/time-to-set-ben-bernanke-up-with-suze-orman-153194/
I was talking to a frugal friend of mine today. We were discussing the content for my next newsletter. She had recommended I discuss our (my husband and I ) intense focus on debt payoff. By the end of this year, my husband and I will have paid off approximately 40,000 in non-mortgage debt since […]
Forced frugality can get frustrating. Job loss, reduced income, rising expenses can force some of us into a tight spot. Being frugal because we HAVE to can be frustrating after a time. Being frugal because we choose to, isn’t quite as frustrating. How can you alleviate some of that stress?
Play a mind game: reflect on […]
One of my members put us onto this blog:
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/18/scratch-beginnings-an-interview-with-adam-shepard/#more-1625
Adam’s attitude and determination were impressive. We often talk about how attitude is everything! Adam’s opinion on Barbara Enrenreich’s book, “Nickle and Dimed” were right on in my opinion as well. Barbara went into her project almost ready to fail and she knew that she could go […]
Okay, I’m going to go against what Congress is asking you to do. Don’t judge my patriotism on this request but I’m asking you NOT to stimulate the economy. Why? Well, hear me out on this one. First, let me be blunt. I don’t care what the “experts” say or what the traditional formula is […]
Celebrating Valentines Day with your family can be so much fun! Young children are so impressed by those little things you do. Teenagers may act like they think your ideas are cheesy, but they love the attention too.
Put a little LOVE into breakfast! - Try adding a little red or pink food coloring to your […]
It’s the beginning of the year and a terrific time to set goals. I love the fresh start that a new year brings. I love to set a few personal goals covering the areas of physical, spiritual, mental, and family. One evening at the beginning of each year I gather our family for a goal […]
Okay, I got an oil delivery the other day. Yep, it hurt! What hurt the most was seeing the $272.72 bill and realizing that I only got 81 gallons for that bill!! I won’t force you to do the math. Each gallon was a painful $3.37!! The pain went deeper as I thought back only […]
I wanted to take a moment to share our exciting year-end news here at Frugal-Families! One of our forum members, Jennifer, was featured in an article entitled “Living Well on Less” in the January issue of Redbook magazine!!! Christine Larson is the freelance writer who wrote the article and she did a GREAT job! Jennifer credited […]
A recent case of tendonitis in my right thumb and wrist has put a crimp in my ability to earn a paycheck this fall. Besides being the owner and publisher of Frugal-Families, I am also a dental hygienist. I have managed a few hours and we set that money aside for Christmas shopping.
Having this VERY set […]