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Quite randomly, I post 5 frugal things I’ve been up to. I find these posts fun to read on other people’s blogs (they give me tightwad inspiration!). 5 frugal things from last week… I had an old sofa to get rid of, so I called our disposal company and scheduled a pickup. They were going […]
When I found out that my electric company performs free energy audits, I asked for one immediately. Even though we don’t own the house we’re currently living in (and therefore won’t be making any upgrades), I knew I could learn a lot of useful information about the house we’ll be buying in a few months, […]
Randomly, I post five frugal things I accomplished in the previous week. Both for public accountability and also because I enjoy reading these types of posts for frugal inspiration! ALDI had LED bulbs last week (thanks for the tip Frugal Girl – I might have missed them otherwise). I picked up several and put two […]
Do not adjust your browser settings. Your computer isn’t broken. It’s just that some odd things are happening in the Willard household. Hubby and I are using a (gasp!) credit card. Que Desi Arnaz: Luceeee, you have some essplainin’ to do! When we applied for a mortgage loan with our credit union a few months […]
A few things I’ve done recently to save money, and a few fails. One: Very proud of this one – hubby and I registered his business as an LLC, a move that will save us several thousand bucks in taxes each year. We used LegalZoom, and the process was easier than we imagined. Our accountant […]
Posting “5 frugal things” helps me stay accountable and hopefully provides a little tightwad inspiration. When I went to Aldi to get groceries, they had a shopping cart full of kid’s stuff for 50% off. I got several packs of socks, undies and a cute pair of little girl ballet flats for $2.50 each. Frugality […]
My No Spend Summer Challenge is officially over. We’re well over half way to our savings goal. For a number of reasons, we’ve decided to stay put for another six months. So in about half that time, we’ll begin looking for a house in earnest. This is a temporary goal that requires some sacrifice, however, I’m […]
1 – Today I went to the local kid’s consignment shop to get Josiah a few shirts. I had a pieces to sell to them as well. We arrived before the store opened and stood outside waiting. Another mom was also waiting and she had several large containers full of girl’s clothing. I asked her […]
[An update in the No Spend Summer Challenge series, in which I document black-belt frugal tactics I employ to save for a down payment on a home. To assist the unaccustomed, an asterisk * appears next to frugal activities.] Today, two fellow frugal lady bloggers and I decided to write about what a typical day in […]
The last couple of times I placed an Amazon order, I took advantage of the free “no-rush” shipping so I could have a free credit for digital stuff. One of the things I ordered? More Bonne Maman jelly. My family loves it. It isn’t cheaper than jelly from ALDI, but… the jars and lids are […]
