When you think about making a purchase, have you ever thought about rating it on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 barely moving the needle and 10 being a big, exciting WOW? The WOW Factor Back in the 1990’s I came across The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczn and the revolutionary […]
Gifts from the Heart-Christmas edition
November 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
So here we are, on the cusp of a non-stop season full of food, festivities, family and friendship. I read somewhere that the average person eats 2,000-3,000 calories just for the Thanksgiving meal. That’s waaaay more than the recommended daily allowance, I believe. . . Yikes. I have a better idea of what to do […]
Family Traditions-Small is the new big
September 26, 2011 By 9 Comments
One of the best kept secrets, unfortunately, is that very often the opportunities to develop the most treasured traditions are those we may overlook, as we view them solely as run-of-the-mill, smaller, inexpensive, less memorable moments. Often times, instead, I think we all lean towards the “bigger is better” theory of life, and apply that […]
The intersection of frugality, time management, fear and curiosity
August 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
I recently needed a memory card for my camera, so I did a little research about what was available and then checked on a store’s website to find that it was going to be just under $20. I could even order it online and have it shipped to the store for no additional charge. Since […]
