A year older and wiser

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

It’s my birthday. Last night we had a great party here at the house and I felt really lucky to have so many great friends who could make it. We even had two out of town guests who are visiting, Sara from The Bargain Queens and Gala from iCiNG. […]

Some people just get on my nerves

Monday, April 28th, 2008

I think of myself as pretty easy-going and likeable. I try to understand people, see the good in everyone, and give people the benefit of the doubt. It’s not always easy, but for me it’s a lot easier than the alternative. Still, there are certain people that really ruffle my feathers. […]

Here’s why you can afford to be green

Friday, April 25th, 2008

First off, I’d like to thank Green Me for featuring my post introducing FruWiki, The Frugal Wiki, in the Green It! carnival. My husband and I have both been trying to be more frugal and more green. Fortunately, we’ve found that many of the things we’ve started doing are both frugal and green. […]

Introducing… FruWiki.com!

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Drum roll, please!
I’ve been working on a project that I hope you will enjoy. As regular readers know, I’ve been trying to live more frugally — and having some success despite my love of fashion, food, and gadgets. I believe that being frugal is not about self-deprivation, but rather about prioritizing […]

I’m sick of stuff

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Warning, a bit of a weekend rant.
Tags: De-stressing, Giving, Green Living, Home & Garden, Organization & Decluttering, Priorities, Productivity, Saving Money, Saving Time, Spending Money

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A library just for looks?

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

I came across Books by the foot through this post on The Consumerist. The idea is simple, you pay Strand Bookstore so much money per foot of books suitable for use as decoration (up to $400 for a foot of “antique leather” books). My first reaction was, “Wow, that’s such a rip-off! […]

The comfort of being underdressed

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]

Re: Signalling wealth

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]

I stink at not shopping

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

So, my husband and I keep saying that we can’t spend any more until his next pay check. And today, I was hoping to not go shopping at all. Sounds easy, right?
Well here’s how we still spent over $400.
Tags: Home & Garden, Priorities, Saving Money, Spending Money

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Monday, January 7th, 2008

It’s that time again. If you’re like many people, one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get healthy and loose weight. I admit, it was one of mine. I plan to get back to the gym and get something for my money. Yes, I have a gym membership. Yes, […]

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]

Why eating healthy for cheap is a complex, and often heated issue

Monday, December 31st, 2007

I read a lot of blogs on saving money, and sometimes I even follow their advice. While I usually don’t comment much on those blogs, I often read the discussions and it amazes how heated the discussions can get. There is plenty of judgement to go around and a lot of people think […]

When going green is classy

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

I may be image conscious, but I still like saving money and the environment. Therefore, I love it when I can do both and not sacrifice my style. That’s why I loved today’s post at Wise Bread, When Going Green is Classy. There you’ll find some easy to adopt tips that […]

Introducing the Smiths

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

There’s a really good post over at There But For The Grace of God called Introducing the Smiths.
The post is rather long, but it’s definitely worth reading, especially if you’ve ever looked down on others for their spending habits — and haven’t we all? It’s another great reminder that appearances can be deceiving, […]

Pondering on my picky philosophy

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

So far this week, I’ve done a poor job of not spending. No, it’s not that I’m an impulsive buyer — not exactly. I make a mental list of what I want/need, I compare prices, I research reviews, I use coupon codes online, and I even sometimes use coupons in person. Part […]

Our weekend cat-astrophe

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Normally I think of saving as a way to buy more for less. This weekend, though, I was reminded about the importance of having a savings account — and about what really matters when it comes to spending.
I recently posted that I’d be shifting the focus of the blog. One of […]

A classy meme

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Valley girl from Life of a Valley Girl brought this meme to my attention in her post Getting Schooled and it was too fun not to play along.
Rules:Devise a list of 5-10 courses you would take to fix your life. It’s more fun to be in classes with friends, so include one class […]