It feels good to be back! Sorry for the lack of posting last week, I was getting my rear kicked by a cold. Hopefully the last of those cold germs protected me from all the ones I was likely exposed … Continue reading
We are in the home stretch of winter around here, with just a month or two to go before it starts to feel more like spring. Unfortunately, this is also the point in winter when the dry air has finally … Continue reading
Why be frugal? Sure it makes sense to save on the big things. Shop around for a car, a house or even a new stereo. But what real difference does a plastic baggie or box of name-brand cereal make? It … Continue reading
Sometimes I fall into the trap of thinking that because something is frugal, that means it’s more complicated or more work. I forget that saving money should be easy, not hard. This leads to the ‘woe is me, I’m so … Continue reading
Extracurricular activities take a big bite out of a budget. With spring comes many sport and summer program sign-ups. Other than the fee for joining the team, which may cost a hefty chunk of cash, there is also the cost … Continue reading
Every Friday Turnip Money brings you a fun idea to get you out of the house without spending a lot of money. Fun is important, especially if money is tight right now. One thing we have always done is make … Continue reading
As I look outside my window right now there is 2 inches of slush covering slick ice in the area that will soon be my garden. Spring greens seem very far away. Even if you aren’t a salad lover, there … Continue reading
For many of us, groceries is the category of our budgets that we have the most control over but also overspend the most in. It’s easy to overspend on food because we view it as a necessity. Grocery stores and … Continue reading
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