January 2012
5 posts
Which is Cheaper for Diapers Now? Amazon Mom or... →
Of interest to anyone who buys diapers on Amazon.
I do find a big convenience factor in everything I order there, and there is no sales tax (at least for now) which is an almost 10% savings here in Tennessee. However, I’m still not sure if Prime shipping will be worth it for our family in the long run.
“If you’ve read my book or this blog for any amount of time, then you know that...”
– scary hope | chatting at the sky
Download this ebook for FREE and share it with someone who can use a little hope.
December 2011
9 posts
Faux pecan pie uses pretzels to save $ →
She Laughs at the Days: So You're Worried Your... →
Okay, this is not frugality-related, but I thought someone might find Carrien’s article as insightful as I did. She analyzes the reasons why a wife/mom might turn to food and suggests positive alternatives that seem realistic and encouraging.
Sometimes I think a few extra “thank you’s” would fill me up longer than an ice cream ever could.
“You only have one life! Don’t live it encased in a screen. When you begin...”
– Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks: STOP! Look Beyond Your Screen
Making A Difference This Holiday Season :: Lynn's... →
an appeal for us to “give deep” this Christmas
“Children’s socks and underwear are my biggest clothing expense (all else...”
– In House - Journal - Frugal Fix: Tights to Socks
An Open Letter to Suze Orman →
Standing ovation for Connie at Smockity Frocks, who gives Suze Orman something to think about.
November 2011
6 posts
Craigslist for Holiday Shopping? This List Says... →
Bonus: no packaging!
Oatmeal Freezer Pucks | New Nostalgia →
Smart idea!
Healthy Meals Resource System: Recipe Finder... →
This free recipe finder from the USDA, geared toward food service, includes many recipes for 50 and 100 servings. Great for church or bulk cooking!
October 2011
9 posts
“The first thing to know about the beloved home is that it takes time to create....”
– Day Fifteen: The Beloved Home Takes Time « adailyportion
So true.
“Luckily, my late father had hammered into me that grit was more important than...”
– I Went Back to the Land to Feed My Family - NYTimes.com
interesting article
The Pious Sodality of Church Ladies: Hint of the... →
That brown paper packages feeling? Exactly.
GIfts from the Thrift: Okay or Cheap? | Fine... →
My favorite gifts are always one-of-a-kind thrift finds. Last year my mom found 2 simple pewter candlesticks, for which I had been searching for months! That they cost $1 made the gift even sweeter.
September 2011
12 posts
“I think the biggest thing I have learned is if broke people are making fun of...”
– Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
from an article about living on one teacher’s salary
How Whole Foods "Primes" You To Shop | Fast... →
Whoa! I am definitely checking out this book after reading the grocery tricks the author mentions in this article.
What I Learned By Cooking All New Meals For a... →
challenge yourself to make restaurant-quality meals at home (for less!)
Freezer Cooking in Bulk →
How 3 large families combine to make and freeze many, many meals. Did you know that Sams will give a discount if you buy meat by the case?
I would love to do this someday.
August 2011
5 posts
“Buy a stack of poster boards NOW to avoid that 8pm night before hey mom, I need...”
– School tips from the Nester
“In contrast, the average modern woman who is out of the workforce lives her life...”
– Stay-at-Home Moms Need Help | Blogs | NCRegister.com
Jennifer Fulwiler asks for ideas: how can moms at home afford help on a tight budget? Is it worth moving away from higher salaries to live near family?
Home Joys: Crustless Quiche →
July 2011
12 posts
Buying Stuff For A Life I Don't Live →
In this post from one of my all-time favorite writers, Betty Duffy discusses letting go of thrift shop finds, especially those which let us aspire to a life we don’t actually live.
I count my breadmaking equipment and craft supplies in that category. What would you free up by letting go?
Domestic Felicity: Poverty or simplicity? →
