http://www.frugal-families.com/blog Ideas for Frugal Living Fri, 16 May 2008 01:03:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en      We all remember Wimpy in the old Popeye cartoons saying this famous expression, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a Hamburger today."  The reason this expression came to mind to me tonight is that in spite of all my frugal pursuits which are many.  I am still wanting ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/79/i-will-gladly-pay-you-tuesday-for-a-hamburger-today/ http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/80/80/ Well, after six years of being a full-time SAHM and work from home mom and practicing dental hygiene on a very part-time basis (or just per diem basis) I've taken a part-time dental hygiene position in a  wonderful little quality office only minutes from my home.  I swore I wouldn't go ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/77/back-in-the-saddle-again/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/76/okay-heres-one-to-make-you-laugh/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/75/75/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/74/its-your-mindset-that-makes-a-difference/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/73/sharing-a-blog/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/68/before-you-spend-it/ 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 ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/72/valentines-ideas/ I normally love winter.  Unfortuantely, due to the total lack of sunshine, and continual slimey, drippy weather, I am not loving this winter.  I am ready for it to be over, for many reasons.  Aside from the weather, it's a sad fact that it seems much easier to frugally maintain ... http://www.frugal-families.com/blog/71/eating-healthy-in-the-off-season-without-breaking-the-bank/