Today I want to talk about a word that’s sometimes really hard to swallow, but it is key to frugality: contentment. The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:6, “Now godliness with contentment is... Read more >>

The era of excess may be over as Americans begin to reconsider their notoriously consumptive ways. Recent news reports indicate that consumer spending fell for the sixth month in a row, with yet... Read more >>

Cactus trees grow tall and round with sunshine yellow flowers;   Needles stick through hides of green and leathered spiral towers.   Midday sun may burn their leaves that fall... Read more >>

It seems lately every television channel is airing informative segments about how to can produce, convert throwaways into snappy new garments, and make your own cheap fun on Friday... Read more >>

Dear Netflix, We’ve shared a lot of laughs and even some tears. You’ve always been there for me, which makes breaking up even harder to do. I remember when we first met five years... Read more >>

The all-popular theme, “it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you save,” suggests that a hard dose of discipline coupled with a decent financial IQ leads to security and,... Read more >>

So, have ya heard the economy is bad? Seriously, I wanted to encourage everyone to just take a deep breath. There are ways to survive this. This too shall pass. I have a few tips for saving a few... Read more >>

Tips to Keeping Your Savings on Track in a Recession One thing we probably all have in common is watching our account balances go down since the economic downturn. That’s why it’s even... Read more >>

Here are a few recipes for cleaners you can make yourself. Invest in a few spray bottles and make them before you need them. That way you always have them on hand for cleaning jobs. Oven Cleaner 2... Read more >>