Sweet Poverty Flats

Conserving Resources

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:30:00 PST

I was ready to post -- Another NO SPEND day when I came across this great article.

When I have used the word FRUGAL with my in-laws and other family members they make a face and say " like a cheapskate"

UGh !...
This article says it SO WELL.

Frugal Living: When Less Is More...

Alive and Present

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:29:10 PST

I was reading over some of the sidebar links over at LUCKY ROBINS blog and clicked on "all things frugal"

This article caught my attention.
Maybe it will give others something to think about,too.

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Alive and Present

by Steve Goodier

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once...

NO spend day

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:59:32 PST

Wednesday was a SUPER GOOD DAY for me.

I did not spend any money and did not use any gasoline, ( a NO DRIVING DAY, too)

Our afternoon temps are going above 100 degrees, so I guess I will SPEND money when the utility bill arrives.

Food cost for the summer

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:58:30 PST

I wanted to ask about food cost for families that have all the kids at home.

Do you have a garden or do you use lots of frugal recipes for the summer.

My DH seems to eat less because of the heat, but, seems to enjoy fresh fruit more in the summer months.

back to DIME-AT-A-TIME !

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:41:23 PST

Going to PULL OUT my quart mason jar and count my dimes.

We have continued adding but little ole dimes don't stack up too fast.

Coming Back

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:05:38 PST

We left North Florida in March for a short term work assignment. Should have been 60 days -- now we are into August, and we see ourselves GOING HOME.

I have had limited internet connections so I am most interested in getting back to my SWEET POVERTY FLATS page.

Interest rates

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:08:27 PST

I get a newsletter from CLARK HOWARD and this is something I read today.

HSBC offers 6% on savings
For a limited time, HSBC � Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation � is offering 6 percent on savings accounts. The offer is good through the end of April at the online-only bank,...

Getting a handle on $20.00

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:51:38 PST

O.K.

Here's my plan.

Save a DIME at a TIME..!

I have started a DIME jar. A Quart Size canning jar with a screw on lid will be my container of choice.

I used a butcher knife and cut a SMALL slit through the lid, just big enough for a DIME to drop through.

After gathering...

Bread for Valentines

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:04:11 PST

I am in the mood for this bread -- maybe
because I just had pizza.

MarthaAnn

Gougere Bread:

From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks.
This fabulous recipe is simply a cream puff dough with cubed and grated cheese added. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to salads...

Super Bowl Pizza

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:53:42 PST

How is going for your team?

I prepared a Bar-B-Que Pizza for the 2 of us.

used a quick mix for the dough (crust)

then used 2 or 3 tablespoons of store brand Bar-B-Q sauce as my pizza sauce.

Chopped leftover pork roast and tosses it with a small amount of sauce. Scattered...

I'm working on the TWENTY $ Challenge

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:44:39 PST

I have to say I am having some MIXED thoughts on working out the challenge in my head.
Let me explain HOW I live very Frugal and only buy purchases when I know the price has dropped.

I do learn prices and I do comparison shop.

My issue is: Did I really SAVE.

EXAMPLE : NEW...

Grocery shopping

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:25:37 PST

I made my FRUGAL shopping trip to the grocery store on Friday.

Spent $24.50 then at the Bread store I spent $1.93, ( and caught a cashier mistake when I looked over my receipt at home) It should have been $1.50 plus tax

24.50
$1.93
Total for 7 days for 2 people - $26.43

Whole...

Valentine's Day FOOD

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:32:15 PST

YES, I still chose to post this under the 20.00 Challenge, because I am reading HOW each of you are being so thrifty.

I know beef is a meat that men love, So, my WONDERMENT (QUESTION) is What dish do you plan to prepare on Feb. 14.

I am really searching around but right now,...

Valentines Day

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:52:59 PST

What can we do that is FRUGAL ?

Any ideas out there?

Does Valentine�s Day have to be expensive? Not at all. Are you and your loved one going through a tough time
financially? Even if you�re not, is the thought of saving
money more attractive to you than spending a small fortune...

February is here

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:35:44 PST

O.K. today I am going to the grocery store. Will post later my BARGAINS and Savings.

Gotta get some cornmeal, for sure. It is amazing how doing without a staple puts a CRAMP in your menu planning and your cooking.

............
Ooops,
Did not get to the grocery store. My Mom...

Getting started - again

BlueRidgeRnr@aol.com (MarthaAnn) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:04:22 PST

I lost this site. No computer for a while and then one thing after another prevented me from posting.

My plan on Jan 01,2007 was to spend only $100.00 at the grocery store.My freezer and pantry was in need of Sorting and purging so I decided DO NOT BUY MORE FOOD.... ONLY "MUST HAVES"...