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Forever Frugal

We catch up with the one and only “frugal zealot,” Tightwad Gazette author Amy Dacyzyn. Her message is that frugality works, both in good times and bad. She shares both practical and philosophical advice on how to save money, reduce living expenses and stay happy practicing frugality.
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Saving on Spices & Herbs

Where to go to save on spices & herbs to cook with and use medicinally, beauty products etc.
Also the ingredients for the seasoned salt that I mention are as follows:
3 tbs Pepper
2 tbs Paprika
1/2 tbs Onion Powder
1/2 tbs Garlic Powder
Tumeric
8 tbs Salt
These measurements are from the The Complete Tightwad Gazette. Tumeric is not listed in [...]

DIY Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

This is recipe for and Italian Vinaigrette Dressing from The Complete Tightwad Gazette modified just a bit. The ingredients are as follows:
Onion Powder to taste
1/4 c water (approx)
1/2 c apple cider vinegar (approx)
1/2 approx cup of oil of choice, less if you like
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbs minced parsley
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 [...]

DIY Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

This is recipe for and Italian Vinaigrette Dressing from The Complete Tightwad Gazette modified just a bit. The ingredients are as follows:
Onion Powder to taste
1/4 c water (approx)
1/2 c apple cider vinegar (approx)
1/2 approx cup of oil of choice, less if you like
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbs minced parsley
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 [...]

Tightwad

I’d like to give you everything that money can buy,
to be a romantic kind of spendthrift guy.
I’d like to treat you to something to please -
heck, at least a burger at Mickey D’s.
But we both know me better than that.
Not gonna happen, and I’ll say it flat.
It’s not that I have nothing, cause indeed I [...]

Tightwad

I’d like to give you everything that money can buy,
to be a romantic kind of spendthrift guy.
I’d like to treat you to something to please -
heck, at least a burger at Mickey D’s.
But we both know me better than that.
Not gonna happen, and I’ll say it flat.
It’s not that I have nothing, cause indeed I [...]

I have a question about owing a friend some money?

A friend of mine gave me $20 and some material and patterns for me to send to a seamstress I know. Well the seamstress takes limited orders now and I never did get around to getting her dress made for her. I still have her pattern and material however at my house. [...]

online book ordering- paypal accepted?

Hey !
I am looking for a major book store website where I can use paypal to order books.
I am looking for books on frugal living, and am willing to "invest" a bit of $ at the start to get some reference books on frugal living- like The TIGHTWAD GAZETTE, books like that. If you [...]

DIY Granola

This is a granola recipe from The Complete Tightwad Gazette that I’ve modified slightly.
Duration : 0:9:50

DIY Granola

This is a granola recipe from The Complete Tightwad Gazette that I’ve modified slightly.
Duration : 0:9:50