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I'm ambivalent about the fiscal cliff.  If healthcare reform remains, then taxes were going to have to go up somehow.  That much is unavoidable.  I will be surprised if some sort of compromise isn't reached, because we've seen this sort of thing before, and there's a lot of pressure on both sides to come to an agreement ( Read more... )

Beyond the typical candy markdowns, you may find other useful items and edibles marked down simply due to being orange in color or the presence of bats on the package.  So definitely worth a glance at the post Halloween mark downs, even if you don't have a sweet tooth.

Update: Taking a little break from this blog for NaNoWriMo.  I will have my ( Read more... )

Halloween is tomorrow. I started to go into my standard thrifty holiday tips but instead decided this was a good time to talk about the importance of moderation. Moderation is a key element to living a healthy, holistic, and minimalist lifestyle.

Let's touch briefly on the candy. Sugar and fat are not just good for you but essential in moderation. ( Read more... )

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(So I can't commit to posting breaks....)

Great Article: Why I'm Not Married

Valentines rears it's ugly head again in two days.  If you're in a good relationship now, I wish you a happy V-day.  Enjoy it.

If not...eh, depending on where you are this month, it can range from "no big deal" to "why are people jabbing my heart with a pointy stick?".  I ( Read more... )

Most of the stuff that goes on sale post holidays is of the decor/candy variety, and since I'm up to my eyeballs in decor and don't need to eat anymore candy, I'm not so interested in those things.  But you can also find a lot of everyday items that have been marked down simply because they're red and green and/or culturally regarded as a seasonal ( Read more... )

I've written one article for Thrifty & Green, and may try to squeeze in another before the year ends.  Regardless, I like the concept of the site and wanted to share with you.

First my usual reminder to save reuseable wrapping items like gift bags, bows, tissue paper, and large pieces of ribbon/wrapping paper.  All of these will eventually wear out ( Read more... )

Lots of groups are having parties this time of year.  They held a "Little Drummer Boy Breakfast" at my nephew's weekdayschool.  The parents all brought food, and they took donations for a charity.  Like many holiday parties there were leftovers...a lot of leftovers.  I volunteered to help with set up and clean up.  I made it my self appointed job ( Read more... )

I *think* I'm done with my Christmas shopping.  I have to double check and make sure I didn't accidentally omit one of my cousins, but pretty sure I've covered everyone else.  After comparing the price at stores, I finished up by ordering about $100 worth of stuff from Amazon. (I do my mom's and grandmother's shopping for them as well as my own ( Read more... )