Bobbie says: Winter was almost ignoring us here in south central Pennsylvania: not too frigid and hardly any snow, and heck, I even wore shorts last week. Well, indoors, at least. Then that stupid groundhog saw his shadow on February 2, signaling six more weeks of winter. And then, someone must have passed the message…
Talk on Tuesday: Share Your Best Tightwad Tips
Heather says: They said gas prices would drop. I’m not seeing it, are you? Without a drop in fuel prices, it won’t be long until the cost of goods are raised to cover production and transportation costs. With that in mind, I’d love to hear your best tips for saving money. Some of our favorites:…
Tips for Reducing the Cost of a Healthy Menu
Dear Home Ec 101, I just got back from the grocery and I’m despairing. I’m trying to be frugal these days, but still I don’t want to intake HFCS and I like to choose organic eggs and milk when I can. And I feel like it’s a balancing game to keep my family healthy but…
Tuna Salad, a Variation
Heather says: I’m usually pretty plain Jane when it comes to tuna salad, a little mayo or cream cheese -or both if I’m really pushing the envelope. Dill weed1, salt, pepper, and some celery finish it off. Everything’s nice, everything’s beautiful, everyone wins. Then, one afternoon I was poking around my friend Linda’s site and…
Frugality Examined
Heather says: Trent at The Simple Dollar has a simply fantastic post on the frugal mindset and where it can lead. In his example he begins with making his own laundry detergent and through many steps and compounded interest by end of the story there are thousands in the savings account. His point is valid…
Meatloaf: Back to Basics
Dear Home Ec 101 Ladies, I was talking to my sweetie yesterday about my inability to make a meatloaf. I have tried everything. I once bought a pan with holes in the bottom that would drain the grease into another pan – this was to make my meatloaf grease free but delicious. It was nasty….