Happy Tuesday Everyone,
You know, one of the reasons that I stay interested in frugality has to do a wee tiny bit with my competitive ego. Ahh yes. It’s a darker Penny that side of me…I like to keep her indoors and away from large crowds. But, truth be told, if I didn’t feel a teensy [...]
Archive > June 2009
Finances: How Do you Measure Up?
Mom’s Frozen Slush Drink—21+ OR All Ages
Word.
It’s just about time to go to the annual family gathering for our Nation’s Birthday. For many of us here in the Midwest, that also means “bring a dish to share”. Because this is cool and tasty and requires the skill of “mixing”, I thought I’d put it up for you all to use if [...]
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls_Cheap&Healthy
Whattup?
After hearing co-workers bemoan their food budgets, I thought it smart to post another frugal (and crocktastic!) recipe that’ll fill you up without slowing you down the way fast food tends to. I made this meal just yesterday, and I estimate it cost about 45 cents per roll (perhaps you’ll eat 2-3). You can serve it [...]
Price Check, Please?
Greetings,
Since I began posting figures about expenses for weddings and groceries over a year ago the numbers have changed. Here’s a quick overview of what expenses one might “typically” expect to run into for various products and services. Please feel free to provide your feedback below!
~Penny
WEDDING COST: 2009
According to a variety of sources such as [...]
Homemade Wine Update
The previous post, in which I discuss my homemade wine project, can be found here:
http://radiatortoast.com/?p=315#content
The Results:
Do not ever, ever, try to make mead in 2 weeks. The stuff I made for the two week mark is awful. Imagine taking the worst vodka you’ve ever had and flavoring it with honey. I also made a couple gallons [...]
How *Not* to Be Frugal
I see and hear of far too often people buying things for less than they had paid for them in the past, and concluding that this must have been a good deal. I will use fake examples to avoid putting anyone I know on the spot, but they should give you the idea:
• A hair [...]
Underage Bachelorette or Bachelor Party Ideas
Hi All,
Haven’t written much lately: my apologies for this! I thought I’d toss another wedding-related blog out there as it’s the season for lots of us (or our friends, or our siblings, or our cousins, yada yada yada).
In my case, I had two brother’s girlfriends that were between the ages of 18 and 20 when [...]