Anyone who knows me knows that I am frugal. Some even call it cheap. OK, I’ll admit to that. I mean, seriously, who doesn’t want to save a buck when possible? So I’ve put together a handy-dandy list of ways to save money on your next camping (or other) trip. … Continue reading
I have a friend who lately has been extremely frustrated at work. He is in a high tech job and makes fair money, but his discontentment has pretty much consumed him for the last, say, year or so. Every time we get together, he “reminds” me of how much he … Continue reading
I normally don’t consider myself another “Heloise”, but I feel compelled to share something that my Mom emailed me today. Mom and I love to turn each other on to advice, cooking tips, recipes, etc. Sometimes they are not in the least bit useful for one or the other of us, … Continue reading
I am cheap. I will readily admit that to anyone. I used to call myself frugal, but my friends laughed at me, so I fessed up. In a past post, I introduced many of you to Groupon and the likes, and I was so excited to have the chance to … Continue reading
Last night, 2 friends and I cashed in our Groupons for a fun night of painting at Cocktails and Canvas . The deal was for $10.00 you get to paint the evening’s theme, providing your own adult beverage and snacks, they provide the canvas, paint and equipment. The theme of … Continue reading
Last night a couple of friends and I went to the first annual “Meet, Plan, Go” event at REI in Atlanta. These sessions were being held simultaneously in 13 cities around North America. The intended purpose for MPG is to encourage people (especially Americans, who get notoriously little time off … Continue reading
Hey all my fellow frugal followers! Has the economy got you in a pinch? Unless you’ve vowed to cook all your own meals, not shop for goods and services an only watch cable TV, I think you’ll find some handy-dandy ways to save money here. Food: Do you know … Continue reading
Hey, peeps, i just got this cool, cool, coool invite and am passing it along to my Atlanta readers, esp those of you who want to try their hand at some artistic creativity this year. On Saturday, jan 9th, the mulit-talented (and adorable) Eddie Ross is offeringan art and framing … Continue reading
GRRRRRRR…. While checking our online credit card statement this weekend, HK asked me what the $12.00 charge to “Reservatin Rewards” was for. Hmmmm….Not a clue. So he scrolled back to the previous month’s charges, and lo and behold, there it was again. “Oh, That…I thought that was a credit to … Continue reading