The fewer appliances you have, the less it will cost you to operate them. That being said there are certain appliances such as refrigeration and heat that we really don’t want to live without. The key is to make sure you are using your appliances efficiently. If you are in the market for new appliances,Continue reading “Thrifty Appliances”
Category Archives: Frugal Tips
Why Be Thrifty?
You make a good income and you’re not really concerned about money so why be thrifty? First lets go back to the meaning of thrifty. Though the word calls to mind the frugal use of resources and careful spending, its first definition in the Oxford English Dictionary implies a healthy dose of the good life:Continue reading “Why Be Thrifty?”
Managing Your Finances In This Electronic Age
Everywhere you look there is new technology to keep up with. At times it can be overwhelming but if you take a deep breath all this technology can also help you. Today I am going to discuss how I have been managing our finances in an electronic age. When we were first married 35 yearsContinue reading “Managing Your Finances In This Electronic Age”
Safe Stripping
It’s not what you think! So called “safe” strippers are a good place to turn for refinishing your wooden antiques, They don’t irritate your skin, their fumes aren’t damaging to your health, and their contents aren’t flammable or explosive – though, of course, rags and residue must be disposed of safely. We currently have twoContinue reading “Safe Stripping”
Becoming a Handy Woman or Man
Being handy is a matter of following simple directions – a combination of common sense and practical get-down-on-your-hands-and-knees experience. With the right tools and some basic know-how, you can cut way back on those emergency repair calls and enjoy the distinct satisfaction of self-sufficiency. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure that your handiness doesn’t becomeContinue reading “Becoming a Handy Woman or Man”
Being a Thrifty Cook
One can save only so much money on food, given the fact that eating and good nutrition are basic human requirements. You also don’t want to sacrifice your health by eating cheap junk food. Medical bills are way more costly than decent food! Here are a few ways to save money in the kitchen! AvoidContinue reading “Being a Thrifty Cook”
A Real Tool Box
Everyone who has a home, whether it is an apartment or a spacious home, needs a tool kit. Your specific needs may vary, after all the average condo dweller probably doesn’t need a hacksaw but you can’t be very handy without the right equipment. If you invest in good tools now, they should last forContinue reading “A Real Tool Box”
Six Months To Christmas! Time to Make Vanilla
Do you like to give homemade gifts for Christmas? I love both receiving and giving homemade gifts. Do you have friends and family that like to cook? Then a gift of homemade Vanilla Extract will be a perfect gift idea. Once you realize how easy Vanilla Extract is to make you will never go backContinue reading “Six Months To Christmas! Time to Make Vanilla”
Food Shopping For Two
It took many years for me to become efficient at cooking and shopping for six. As our children grew and became teenagers it was a challenge to be able to feed the family good healthy meals while following a budget. Just when it seemed like I had perfected the challenge our children grew up andContinue reading “Food Shopping For Two”
2015 Pantry Challenge
What did you do this weekend? One of the things I got done was to organize our freezers. Winter is past and the growing season is upon us. Won’t be too many more weeks until we’re busy harvesting and freezing and canning that harvest! Every spring I take inventory of what’s in the freezer andContinue reading “2015 Pantry Challenge”
Nancy on the Home Front 