My addiction to saving money is matched only by my penchant for ice cream. It’s a good thing I inherited my mother’s skinny genes! I recently asked my husband for an ice cream maker for my birthday. (I’m a DIY...
Summer is here – almost. Warmish breezes and a few sunny days may have tricked the daffodils into bursting through the dirt, but my toes are not convinced. My lovely summer sandals wait in my shoe rack for heat, impatiently....
A scrawny daffodil dared to bloom in my garden today – and thank heavens. It’s about time the yellows and greens of spring burst through the dreary winter. If you’re as eager for gardening season as me, and equally conscious...
I’m not easily overwhelmed, but consignment stores get me every time. Even the good ones tend to be jammed like Times Square on New Year’s Eve, which makes finding and evaluating an item a considerable challenge. But don’t let this...
I’m a fan of reading other people’s ideas about saving money, especially when I’m feeling rather smug about my frugal lifestyle. Why yes, I did have leftovers for lunch today! It is always humbling to read about the creative ways...
I recently splurged on more than a dozen children’s books for my daughter Lucy, who loves to flip to the final page and grab another book. My total? $10.50, less than $1 per book. I found a trove of children’s...
I used to read blogs for fun. Now, the blogosphere is so cluttered that I turn to Pinterest for a refreshing browse. Savvy social media users are no strangers to Pinterest, though the pinboard-style visual sharing site is still small...
I’ve gone off the deep end of DIY. Making your own butter isn’t a hobby, it’s an obsession. So is making your own yogurt. I also make my own beer, keep a kitchen garden, and use homemade cloth wipes on my baby....
Are you looking for a romantic way to say “I love you more than anything in the world” without saying “I love you more than anything, but saving money comes to a close second?” I know just the cheap date,...
Babies need entertainment – lots and lots of it. Sure, you can run to a big box store and unload hundreds of dollars on toys, but if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re a savvy consumer who likes to save...
My addiction to saving money is matched only by my penchant for ice cream. It’s a good thing I inherited my mother’s skinny genes! I recently asked my husband for an ice cream maker for my birthday. (I’m a DIY... 
