Thriftiness is All Around
September 12, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living, news, odds and ends
I found an article today written by Telegraph, a British newspaper website. The article is 50 Ways to Be More Frugal.
I found it interesting to see the difference in cultures. There were many things that I did not understand because I have not been exposed to them, and things that did not seem relevant to southern U.S. climate.
It is also interesting and encouraging to know that others around the world are trying to cut back and be more frugal. Here are some tips that I found:
Steam iron (or freeze) woollen clothes during winter to kill moth eggs. It’s the larvae, …read more
Frugal Friday #4: Save on Groceries
April 20, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under food, frugal friday, frugal living, money saving idea, shopping
A few months ago I wrote an article 50 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill. Saving on my grocery bill is something I’m always looking to do and I’m sure you are too. I thought I’d highlight some of the best ways to save.
1. Shop the front page sales of the circular. Usually you’ll find the best savings on the front page.
2. Pay attention to cost per unit. Just because the jar of peanut butter is bigger doesn’t mean it is a better deal.
3. Go alone. You know you’ll spend more if you have the hubby and kids with …read more
