I Want to be a Frugalista!
This past year has been all about changes, some good and a lot not so good. We’ve ridden the gas price roller coaster and held our breath to see the first African American President get elected. Some...
View ArticleSwap Meets
When was the last time you were invited to a swap meet? How many of us actually remember them? For those of you who are new to the ways of the frugalista, a swap meet is “An informal gathering for …...
View ArticleIt’s Wrong to Bring Your Own Drink to a Restaurant
I like to sip iced coffee when I drive. I am not sure that I like the coffee as much as I like crunching on the coffee-flavored ice, but for whatever reason, I like to have an iced coffee in … Continue...
View ArticleShopping Lessons I Hope My Son Learns
The other day, I went out for coffee with my teen-aged son. My son and I went on a Sunday and I was not sure whether the bakery would be open as it was late in the day. My son … Continue reading →
View ArticleHow a Black Magic Marker Saved My Outfit Plus Eight Fashion Tips That Will...
By Vicky Oliver I first realized that I was a frugalista a few years ago when I took a favorite black jacket back to the dry cleaners to complain that the garment had started to “pill.” The finely spun...
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