The Tightwad’s Notebook: Lesson 12–Really Read Expiration Dates on Food Packages
I once almost bought a box of falafel mix from a health food store until I realized the box was sort of…um, musty (!) and the expiration date was long over. Yuck. Continue reading “The Tightwad’s Notebook: Lesson 12–Really Read Expiration Dates on Food Packages”
The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson #11: Open and Read EVERY Bill (You may be sorry if you don’t) Continue reading “The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson #11: Open and Read EVERY Bill (You may be sorry if you don’t)”
The Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #10: Save 20% Or More By Grocery Shopping Without Your Kids
It’s tough to make this a short post, but it’s worth a quick note. Shop without kids, no matter what age (babies distract, too). Continue reading “The Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #10: Save 20% or More By Grocery Shopping Without Your Kids”
The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #9: Clean a Stubborn Stovetop Stain with Lemon Juice (Thanks to the Cheapskate Mom!!)
I HAVE to try this ASAP. I love this tip from The Cheapskate Mom. Pour some lemon juice on a cool stove top, wait about an hour, then wipe up. Continue reading “The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #9: Clean a Stubborn Stovetop Stain With Lemon Juice”
The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #8: Discover the “Sample” Feature on Your Kindle
If you have a Kindle (frugal people probably have the $79 version), there’s a free feature that you may not be aware of: the book sample. Continue reading “The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #8: Discover the “Sample” Feature on Your Kindle”
The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson #7: Stash Your Dollar Bills
This is sort of a new thing I’m doing, but it is classic idea for many frugal people. Whenever I see a dollar bill (in my husband’s wallet, in mine, etc.), I grab and stash it in an envelope in a drawer (that no one but myself knows about…critical point so no one else dips into it…). It’s a simple, quick way to save some petty cash. It’s kind of a surprise to find out how much you have even after a month! That’s what happened to us–I grabbed our envelope as we headed out to an amusement park. We had plenty of cash for the day and I didn’t have to go to the ATM.
BTW, I know some people do this with $5 bills. I wish, I wish, but I’m happy to do it with dollar bills!
~Marilyn, TFF
