I couldn't figure out where else to put this comment, so... I disagree strongly with Damon Carr's article in this week's Dollar Stretcher newsletter, claiming that there is no way to achieve financial success without "sacrifice." The use of this word implies that living a frugal...

I think that those of us who are into frugal living are blessed with a lot of fine resources. Among them is a magazine and website called "Real Simple." Their main focus is on simple living (with a modern interpretation). They had contacted me about an article they were working on awhile back...

I recently switched my children from disposable diapers to cloth diapers. I needed a bucket to put the soiled diapers into, with a baking soda/water solution until there was enough for a full wash load. I phoned my local bakery to ask if they had a bucket I could have. To my suprise, the baker had over...

I remember my mother taking my sisters and I shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops before we started back to school - that was in the mid 1950's. It was an adventure! So, I can thank my mother for introducing me to the wonderul world of thrift shopping. (I do shop regular retail - but don't...

Hi Deb, You can find junk in any dollar store so you have to be selective. My favorite store here in Canada is called "Dollarama.' They don't sell anything over a dollar but they have an awesome selection that is organized much like a department store and they get new stock in regularly...

Today, I found myself thankful that I have stocked up on supplies for mixing things together. I ran out of commercial diaper wipes, I had no wash cloths. I had a moment of panic and then pulled myself together. I made some wipes out of paper towel, a bit of water, body wash and oil. Whew. And since I...

I have for 20 months now felt I simply existed in a cramped temporary space. I am the sort who feels home is the sanctuary of the heart. I don't feel safe, comfortable or happy in my home therefore I am unhappy. So I am making peace with my surroundings and changing what I can. Does anyone else live...