Comments on: The Tightwad Gazette: 10 Painless Ways to Save $100 This Year http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 00:51:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leigh http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280773 Leigh Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:07:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280773 Just wanted to comment. There is only me in my household. I buy expensive milk, as when I am home I consider it to be a treat. It is either a gallon of organic milk, which lasts over 5 days. Or a half gallon of a milk called "nutrish." I use the milk to take with some meds. I take. And, I often have it as a tye over, before my next meal. I live in an apaprtment. My washer is in my bathroom. When the clothes are done, I take them out and hang them on the shower cuurtin rod. They dry over night. Iuse my dryer for sheets and undies and towels. If I had my own house, I would invest in fencing for my yard, and put up lines, and use our wonderful sun. :) Just my thoughts. Leigh Just wanted to comment. There is only me in my household. I buy expensive milk, as when I am home I consider it to be a treat. It is either a gallon of organic milk, which lasts over 5 days. Or a half gallon of a milk called “nutrish.” I use the milk to take with some meds. I take. And, I often have it as a tye over, before my next meal.

I live in an apaprtment. My washer is in my bathroom. When the clothes are done, I take them out and hang them on the shower cuurtin rod. They dry over night. Iuse my dryer for sheets and undies and towels. If I had my own house, I would invest in fencing for my yard, and put up lines, and use our wonderful sun. :)

Just my thoughts.

Leigh

]]> By: Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280772 Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:20:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280772 Grow your own tomatoes... even if it's in a container. The price of tomatoes in stores are outrageous. The flavor of homegrown tomatoes are far superior to the bland ones in the stores. One plant costs you less than $2 and will yield you many tomatoes (just keep it watered!) Grow your own tomatoes… even if it’s in a container. The price of tomatoes in stores are outrageous.

The flavor of homegrown tomatoes are far superior to the bland ones in the stores.

One plant costs you less than $2 and will yield you many tomatoes (just keep it watered!)

]]> By: Becky http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280771 Becky Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:58:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280771 Without trying to make this an extremely long comment, I'll try to make my story short and sweet! I work outside the home. I long to quit my job and become a stay at home wife (and eventually mother) but right now I need to work to help our finances out. Just to clarify, I have discussed this with my husband numerous times and he and I have come to the conclusion that my income is important. My husband and I work together for a civil engineering company and since the economy is bad right now, our company is struggling. My hours were cut back in May and we had to make some adjustments then. We got rid of our satellite service and I stopped getting my nails and toes done (that was hard at first, but now I don't miss them!). Quitting those things alone helped us save over $1,800.00 a year! A few other things I am working on is cooking more from scratch, not shopping at Target (I always impulsed buy when I shop at Target, so I decided to just not go there) and quit eating out so much. Now that my hours (as well as my husband's) have been cut further, I will be more diligent in CVSing and coupon clipping so that we can save more money! Without trying to make this an extremely long comment, I’ll try to make my story short and sweet!

I work outside the home. I long to quit my job and become a stay at home wife (and eventually mother) but right now I need to work to help our finances out. Just to clarify, I have discussed this with my husband numerous times and he and I have come to the conclusion that my income is important.

My husband and I work together for a civil engineering company and since the economy is bad right now, our company is struggling. My hours were cut back in May and we had to make some adjustments then. We got rid of our satellite service and I stopped getting my nails and toes done (that was hard at first, but now I don’t miss them!).

Quitting those things alone helped us save over $1,800.00 a year!

A few other things I am working on is cooking more from scratch, not shopping at Target (I always impulsed buy when I shop at Target, so I decided to just not go there) and quit eating out so much.

Now that my hours (as well as my husband’s) have been cut further, I will be more diligent in CVSing and coupon clipping so that we can save more money!

]]> By: Meredith http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280770 Meredith Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:21:09 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280770 One note about hanging laundry -- (and an excuse for you, maybe!) it's a bad idea if you have environmental allergies. I didn't think of this until aftr we'd dried two loads out on the line. I was miserable for weeks afterward, because I was stubborn. My allergist said it was a very bad idea for people with pollen and ragweed allergies to line dry clothes. One note about hanging laundry — (and an excuse for you, maybe!) it’s a bad idea if you have environmental allergies. I didn’t think of this until aftr we’d dried two loads out on the line. I was miserable for weeks afterward, because I was stubborn. My allergist said it was a very bad idea for people with pollen and ragweed allergies to line dry clothes.

]]> By: Martha Artyomenko http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280769 Martha Artyomenko Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:16:13 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280769 Actually if you are buying whole milk straight from the farmer it is fairly healthy for you, I guess sometimes the process they use for taking out the fat can be bad for you. Anyhow, part of the clothes drying thing is a science, leaving them up until they are crunchy is not good either, but they can dry very fast, faster than a dryer is nice warm dry weather here and are not crunchy and smell nice! However it saves us about $10 a month on electricity. we do drink milk as in some families cutting it out is not a option. I still do not drink milk usually though, but check on how much milk you are actually supposed to have. Often it is less than you think, if you have other dairy products like cheese and yogurt, then 1-2 glasses or 1 glass and cereal is plenty. Good tips! We do most of those, and probably others too! Walking instead of driving saves alot too! Actually if you are buying whole milk straight from the farmer it is fairly healthy for you, I guess sometimes the process they use for taking out the fat can be bad for you.
Anyhow, part of the clothes drying thing is a science, leaving them up until they are crunchy is not good either, but they can dry very fast, faster than a dryer is nice warm dry weather here and are not crunchy and smell nice! However it saves us about $10 a month on electricity.

we do drink milk as in some families cutting it out is not a option. I still do not drink milk usually though, but check on how much milk you are actually supposed to have. Often it is less than you think, if you have other dairy products like cheese and yogurt, then 1-2 glasses or 1 glass and cereal is plenty.

Good tips!
We do most of those, and probably others too!
Walking instead of driving saves alot too!

]]> By: Patti http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280768 Patti Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:07:49 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280768 I am so glad you have discovered The Tightwad Gazette - like others, this was my intro into frugality and how I was able to become a SAHM (son is now 15 yrs.old). It can be overwhelming to read so many ideas at once so I like your "five ways to save". It encourages us to just try a few at a time. That said, my five new ways I have saved this year are: 1. Rain Barrells to collect water for garden and plants. It is amazing how much water you can collect even in a severe drought! 2. Changed all light bulbs to CFLs. 3. Ride bicycle to work and library. 4. Gave up pool membership and athletic club membership to walk with friends. 5. Learning to cut coupons and use them after reading your web site. Thanks for the encouragement! I am so glad you have discovered The Tightwad Gazette – like others, this was my intro into frugality and how I was able to become a SAHM (son is now 15 yrs.old). It can be overwhelming to read so many ideas at once so I like your “five ways to save”. It encourages us to just try a few at a time. That said, my five new ways I have saved this year are:
1. Rain Barrells to collect water for garden and plants. It is amazing how much water you can collect even in a severe drought!
2. Changed all light bulbs to CFLs.
3. Ride bicycle to work and library.
4. Gave up pool membership and athletic club membership to walk with friends.
5. Learning to cut coupons and use them after reading your web site.

Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> By: Sherry http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280767 Sherry Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:44:27 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280767 Here are a few things we do. The majority of our food is homemade including breads, snacks, and even those cream soups that are called for in so many recipes. We use the library a LOT! We use a menu with a shopping list to cut down on non essentials. We have started making our own cleaning products. We don't go to the store everytime we run out of something but try to make do if we can. We combine shopping trips into 1 big day every couple weeks. One thing that we are going to hopefully be doing soon is bartering for services wanted - piano lessons and cross-stitching - for baked goods/dinners. Here are a few things we do.

The majority of our food is homemade including breads, snacks, and even those cream soups that are called for in so many recipes.

We use the library a LOT!

We use a menu with a shopping list to cut down on non essentials.

We have started making our own cleaning products.

We don’t go to the store everytime we run out of something but try to make do if we can.

We combine shopping trips into 1 big day every couple weeks.

One thing that we are going to hopefully be doing soon is bartering for services wanted – piano lessons and cross-stitching – for baked goods/dinners.

]]> By: Jessica http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280766 Jessica Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:24:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280766 1. I cut my DH's hair rather than him going to a barber. 2. Free long distance on my cell phone weekends/after 7, so we don't pay for long distance calls. 3. Email- I email rather than snail mail *most* of the time 4. Internet printable coupons 5. Take public transportation to work 6. Use the library for DVDs rather than Netflix or cable or movie theaters 7. Thrift stores, rummage sales, yard sales, freecycle! 8. Don't toss leftovers- freeze or eat quickly 9. I play the Drugstore Game! 10. I breastfeed my DD. We didn't buy a single can of formula, and we donated over 25 gallons to the Mother's Milk Bank of Ohio. She's still breastfeeding at 21.5 months of age, so she doesn't need additional milk either, which is also a savings. 1. I cut my DH’s hair rather than him going to a barber.
2. Free long distance on my cell phone weekends/after 7, so we don’t pay for long distance calls.
3. Email- I email rather than snail mail *most* of the time
4. Internet printable coupons
5. Take public transportation to work
6. Use the library for DVDs rather than Netflix or cable or movie theaters
7. Thrift stores, rummage sales, yard sales, freecycle!
8. Don’t toss leftovers- freeze or eat quickly
9. I play the Drugstore Game!
10. I breastfeed my DD. We didn’t buy a single can of formula, and we donated over 25 gallons to the Mother’s Milk Bank of Ohio. She’s still breastfeeding at 21.5 months of age, so she doesn’t need additional milk either, which is also a savings.

]]> By: Michelle H. http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280765 Michelle H. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:47:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280765 5 easy, painless ways we save: 1. We use the library for books & movies, or borrow DVD's from a friend who buys the new ones each Tuesday when they come out. (I know, he's crazy!) 2. I bought clippers and started cutting my husband's hair. He wears it short, and he's not vain, so the two times I have screwed up in the last 5 years I just buzzed it off and waited for it to grow out. 3. We both take our lunches to work. 4. Husband carpools the 30 miles to work. 5. We don't buy new clothes for my 2 year old. We were blessed with tons of hand me downs when he was born, and didn't need to buy clothes until he was 26 months old. Since then I've been hitting the thrift stores. I can get a sack of clothes for the cost of one t-shirt at Walmart! 5 easy, painless ways we save:

1. We use the library for books & movies, or borrow DVD’s from a friend who buys the new ones each Tuesday when they come out. (I know, he’s crazy!)

2. I bought clippers and started cutting my husband’s hair. He wears it short, and he’s not vain, so the two times I have screwed up in the last 5 years I just buzzed it off and waited for it to grow out.

3. We both take our lunches to work.

4. Husband carpools the 30 miles to work.

5. We don’t buy new clothes for my 2 year old. We were blessed with tons of hand me downs when he was born, and didn’t need to buy clothes until he was 26 months old. Since then I’ve been hitting the thrift stores. I can get a sack of clothes for the cost of one t-shirt at Walmart!

]]> By: CTalley http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280764 CTalley Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:05:07 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280764 "The benefit of the hangars is that they are ready to hang in the closet and the kids can pick theirs out and take them to put away themselves (we have 6 kids.)" Wow, never thought to hang them on the hangers...that would make it super easy...thanks! “The benefit of the hangars is that they are ready to hang in the closet and the kids can pick theirs out and take them to put away themselves (we have 6 kids.)”

Wow, never thought to hang them on the hangers…that would make it super easy…thanks!

]]> By: Michelle http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280763 Michelle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:43:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280763 Here are some things that we do to save money besides for CVSing and couponing: (1) My husband is in the military and requires a haircut about once a week. My dad gave us a really nice set of clippers and i taught myself to cut my husbands hair. This saves us about $12 a week. (2) We do not water our lawn. We only hand water our flowers. (3) We switched our lightbulbs to the energy efficient bulbs. (4)Turned our water heater down to 112 which is the minimum. (5)Hang dry clothing (6) Make sure cars are maintained. (7)Turn the ac up when we leave the house. (8)Ink cartridges are expensive! While i have a super nice printer which i got at an estate sale i only print coupons in black and white. (9)I drink organic soy milk which costs about $1.60 for one gallon. (10) I dont know if anyone else does this, but we pack drinks and snacks when we go to movies. Here are some things that we do to save money besides for CVSing and couponing:

(1) My husband is in the military and requires a haircut about once a week. My dad gave us a really nice set of clippers and i taught myself to cut my husbands hair. This saves us about $12 a week.

(2) We do not water our lawn. We only hand water our flowers.

(3) We switched our lightbulbs to the energy efficient bulbs.

(4)Turned our water heater down to 112 which is the minimum.

(5)Hang dry clothing

(6) Make sure cars are maintained.

(7)Turn the ac up when we leave the house.

(8)Ink cartridges are expensive! While i have a super nice printer which i got at an estate sale i only print coupons in black and white.

(9)I drink organic soy milk which costs about $1.60 for one gallon.

(10) I dont know if anyone else does this, but we pack drinks and snacks when we go to movies.

]]> By: Jodi W http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280762 Jodi W Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:18:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280762 1. We used to have a monthly cell phone contract for $50 per month. We rarely used the phone, traded to a Tracfone and got a $100 card good for one full year. That was like giving us 10 months free! We also trade unused minutes from one phone to our other so they aren't wasted. 2. Drop collision insurance on your cars when they get older. 3. We get our haircuts at a place called HeadCutters. There are many in our area, but I'm not sure if it is national. There are other low-cost hair salons such as Supercuts, too. I used to pay $40 for a simple haircut--now I pay $11. My husband and kids pay even less. We saved almost $500 a year by switching salons. 4. I do use my clothes dryer, but I find I only need to use dryer sheets in the winter. 5. I plan my dinners a week at a time when making my shopping list to insure I have what I need. Making additional trips to the market can be costly. 6. I bulk buy when items are on sale and buy enough to get me to the next sale, about 12 weeks worth. 1. We used to have a monthly cell phone contract for $50 per month. We rarely used the phone, traded to a Tracfone and got a $100 card good for one full year. That was like giving us 10 months free! We also trade unused minutes from one phone to our other so they aren’t wasted.
2. Drop collision insurance on your cars when they get older.
3. We get our haircuts at a place called HeadCutters. There are many in our area, but I’m not sure if it is national. There are other low-cost hair salons such as Supercuts, too. I used to pay $40 for a simple haircut–now I pay $11. My husband and kids pay even less. We saved almost $500 a year by switching salons.
4. I do use my clothes dryer, but I find I only need to use dryer sheets in the winter.
5. I plan my dinners a week at a time when making my shopping list to insure I have what I need. Making additional trips to the market can be costly.
6. I bulk buy when items are on sale and buy enough to get me to the next sale, about 12 weeks worth.

]]> By: Hannelore http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280761 Hannelore Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:47:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280761 1. We mostly drink water-unless we get something for free or nearly-free. 2. Always get kids clothes at thrift store 3. Mostly sell kids clothes at consignment shop when done with them 4. Garage sales 5. Coupons, sales, rebates combined with buying on sale -as opposed to when you desperately need it and have to pay their asking price! 6. This last year we turned the heat down at night and used space heaters in the three bedrooms-I think this saved us some. 7. Shopping at Discount grocery store for whatever's not on sale elsewhere and also buying generic for what's not on sale or that I don't have a coupon for. 8. Exchanging homeschool materials with friends I'm afraid I went over 5 items. Good topic! Everyone's tips are helpful! 1. We mostly drink water-unless we get something for free or nearly-free.
2. Always get kids clothes at thrift store
3. Mostly sell kids clothes at consignment shop when done with them
4. Garage sales
5. Coupons, sales, rebates combined with buying on sale -as opposed to when you desperately need it and have to pay their asking price!
6. This last year we turned the heat down at night and used space heaters in the three bedrooms-I think this saved us some.
7. Shopping at Discount grocery store for whatever’s not on sale elsewhere and also buying generic for what’s not on sale or that I don’t have a coupon for.
8. Exchanging homeschool materials with friends
I’m afraid I went over 5 items. Good topic! Everyone’s tips are helpful!

]]> By: Becca http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-2#comment-280760 Becca Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:42:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280760 We pray our clothes in around here. All during the summer, I pray for some hand-me-downs for the kids that need them. We rarely buy new clothes for our 5 kids because God is so good to answer our prayers in this area. We pray our clothes in around here. All during the summer, I pray for some hand-me-downs for the kids that need them. We rarely buy new clothes for our 5 kids because God is so good to answer our prayers in this area.

]]> By: Jessica http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280759 Jessica Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:40:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280759 I understand about getting your calcium from yogurt, cheese, nuts, beans, and green leafy vegetables, but how on earth do you get your 3 year old and your baby to eat green leafy vegetables and nuts? My 18 month old son is a normal picky toddler, and while he loves yogurt and cheese, I can't imagine getting him to eat salad and nuts at his age. Sometimes he'll eat beans, but we prefer not to to eat them daily, so I do give him a cup of milk with breakfast every morning. I understand about getting your calcium from yogurt, cheese, nuts, beans, and green leafy vegetables, but how on earth do you get your 3 year old and your baby to eat green leafy vegetables and nuts?

My 18 month old son is a normal picky toddler, and while he loves yogurt and cheese, I can’t imagine getting him to eat salad and nuts at his age. Sometimes he’ll eat beans, but we prefer not to to eat them daily, so I do give him a cup of milk with breakfast every morning.

]]> By: Amy http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280758 Amy Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:28:53 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280758 I purchase lots of milk when I can find it for $1.99 per gallon... and freeze it! Definitely cheaper than dry milk. http://amysfinerthings.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/freezing-milk/ I purchase lots of milk when I can find it for $1.99 per gallon… and freeze it! Definitely cheaper than dry milk.

http://amysfinerthings.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/freezing-milk/

]]> By: Renata http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280757 Renata Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:38:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280757 The tightwad gazette books are a great read. They were also an easy read when I had a newborn in the house. I could read one part and then put it down and read it later, and not wonder where I had left off. A recommendation: If you have people who are resistant to frugality, get them to read the third book first. By that time, she had a journalist helping her write and it is written in a much better tone than the first. I still think they were all fun to read, but the beginning of the first book can easily turn someone off. Also, she combined all three books plus the last months of her newsletter and put it in the "complete" tightwad gazette book. Those last months have some wonderful information. The tightwad gazette books are a great read. They were also an easy read when I had a newborn in the house. I could read one part and then put it down and read it later, and not wonder where I had left off.

A recommendation: If you have people who are resistant to frugality, get them to read the third book first. By that time, she had a journalist helping her write and it is written in a much better tone than the first. I still think they were all fun to read, but the beginning of the first book can easily turn someone off.

Also, she combined all three books plus the last months of her newsletter and put it in the “complete” tightwad gazette book. Those last months have some wonderful information.

]]> By: Lenora http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280756 Lenora Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:32:16 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280756 Do it yourself and save money. Learn how to do: 1. Routine car maintenance, change oil, check tires, change filters, check fluid levels, wash car...etc. 2. Cut your own grass and/or teach children. Start children out with a push lawnmower. 3. Switch to CFL light bulbs. Do it yourself and save money. Learn how to do:

1. Routine car maintenance, change oil, check tires, change filters, check fluid levels, wash car…etc.

2. Cut your own grass and/or teach children. Start children out with a push lawnmower.

3. Switch to CFL light bulbs.

]]> By: Michelle http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280755 Michelle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:23:37 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280755 I love the Tightwad Gazette. Whenever I feel like I am loosening up on my frugal ways, I re-read it. This is a great resource for people on all levels of frugality. PS - I love your blog, I read it every day. You truly practice what you preach and that says a lot. Also - I have used your strategy about praying for things you need - I needed some formula for my baby and I got a sample in the mail today! Also, I was out of hamburger, but it was a budget buster. I found 1 large family pack at our local Albertson's for $1.66/pound it was about 5 1/2 pounds and I took it home and cooked all of it. Somehow, I think it multiplied :), I was able to package 16 portions in freezer bags! I love the Tightwad Gazette. Whenever I feel like I am loosening up on my frugal ways, I re-read it. This is a great resource for people on all levels of frugality. PS – I love your blog, I read it every day. You truly practice what you preach and that says a lot. Also – I have used your strategy about praying for things you need – I needed some formula for my baby and I got a sample in the mail today! Also, I was out of hamburger, but it was a budget buster. I found 1 large family pack at our local Albertson’s for $1.66/pound it was about 5 1/2 pounds and I took it home and cooked all of it. Somehow, I think it multiplied :) , I was able to package 16 portions in freezer bags!

]]> By: Valerie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html/comment-page-1#comment-280754 Valerie Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:21:44 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/the-tightwad-ga.html#comment-280754 I used to hang my laundry out, until I moved to Virginia. After having my laundry rained on several times the first summer, I gave up. The TWG books were some of my early inspiration into frugal living. I rarely eat out, since I work from home, neither does hubby, we have a teenager, and he can get a good-sized lunch at school for $1.40. Because of the quantity that this kid eats these days, I'm not even going to *try* to beat that price. Always good to have a refresher... I used to hang my laundry out, until I moved to Virginia. After having my laundry rained on several times the first summer, I gave up.

The TWG books were some of my early inspiration into frugal living. I rarely eat out, since I work from home, neither does hubby, we have a teenager, and he can get a good-sized lunch at school for $1.40. Because of the quantity that this kid eats these days, I’m not even going to *try* to beat that price.

Always good to have a refresher…

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