Category Archives: Thriftiness

The Key to Surviving the Recession?

Hers: Over the past several years, practically every purchase has been a decision-making process. Can we afford it? Do we really need it? Even if the answer to the first question was yes, very often, the answer to the second … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics

Hers: According to the radio this morning (so you know it must be true) the number one thing Americans are cutting back on in this economy is … can you guess? … cable TV. (yawn) Been there, done that. Even … Continue reading

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Kidneys, Paprika, Bitter Thoughts and Simple Minds

Hers:Wow. The outpouring of support has been amazing. Thank you all so much and know the love is flowing back at ya. A good friend commented on these scary times saying, “I don’t think anyone is safe, except probably me … Continue reading

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