Megan McArdle wrote an interesting blog post about the economics of gardening and raising chickens. One interesting point that she brings up is the opportunity cost of these activities. What are you giving up by deciding to garden? Are you … Continue reading →
There’s been so much going on lately that we’ve been eating out a lot! Just call us the Subway Kids. It’s not good for our health or good for our budget. We’re hoping to get back on track this week. … Continue reading →
The Man of the House and I were in the minority when it came to TV watching. We didn’t have cable. Instead we used a TV antenna to bring in about ten channels. Yep, it’s true. We were still using technology … Continue reading →
When The Man of the House and I first moved in together we didn’t have the best eating habits. As part of our new life together we decided to change that. We made three rudimentary guidelines to follow: Eat at … Continue reading →
We’re trying to include more vegetables in our diet. As we expand our veggie repertoire we’re questioning what’s the best value – canned or frozen vegetables. We’ve been in the habit of picking up canned veggies at Costco. That’s worked … Continue reading →
How does a person celebrate Valentine’s Day and watch their budget at the same time? This year I used two methods to have fun and save money. Wise Use of Gift Certificates – For Christmas a good friend gave me … Continue reading →
I love my bread machine. With it I’m able to make almost all of my own bread. The only problem I’ve had is with hot dog buns. And I hope to soon take care of that little difficulty. I’ve purchased … Continue reading →
Last month I got some great deals on canned vegetables. We usually get our canned peas and green beans at Costco but I found some great deals in our local grocery store. The problem, as I found out, is that … Continue reading →
I’ve been battling a cold for the last week. It’s really reminded me that I need to have “emergency” dinners in the freezer. The Man of the House and I take turns doing the cooking. On my nights to cook I … Continue reading →
I save the Christmas cards I receive to use as next year’s Christmas gift labels. They make beautiful labels and it’s a nice way to revisit last Christmas. I cut out cute scenes from the front of the cards. I’m … Continue reading →
