Category: lifestyle
I’m Just Not That Cheap…. Yet
| February 24, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, environment, frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, money-management |
Tonight, I'm challenging myself to think outside the proverbial -cheapskate- box. I like to think I'm one of the cheapest people I know – and in many ways I am – but tonight we went to a party at a friend's home. They close off the upstairs of their house during the winter so as not to heat it…. Can we say WOW. I admire their cheapness – or to… more
On Raising Charitable Children
| February 22, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under charity, frugalphilosophy, kidsandpets, lifestyle, winter |
From Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom : I think it's so important to not only save money but to be giving. I think one great thing we learn from saving money is to live within our means and not be greedy – and to give of our time and resources to others. For that reason, I'm delighted to share with you this article with helpful advice on raising more… more
HIKING…. A Fantastic Cheap (skate) Family Activity
| February 18, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, environment, fitness, fun, lifestyle, summer |
From The Cheapskate Mom: One of my greatest loves in life is hiking. No, I'm not an extreme hiking gal by any means – although I love reading stories about daring mountain climbers! I love spending a day traversing a mountain. I have a well-loved set of hiking poles from Wal-Mart ($12!) – and that's about it. Nothing, in my opinion, beats a day spent in nature – for free.… more
The Cheapskate Mom’s Favorites
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, personal |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom As I always find I get more out of blogs that are a bit more personal, I'm trying to get a tad more candid on this site – so I thought I'd talk about money and spending as it applies to my own life a bit. What are some of my favorite things to not spend money on….what are some of my favorite… more
Network Your Way to Saving Money
| February 11, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, money-management |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom In my endless pursuit to NEVER EVER pay more than I absolutely must, I've time and time again called upon the helpfulness of friends in high places to help me save a few extra bucks. In turn, if I can do something for them – I will. Many of you probably live this as a way of life, but it's not something I… more
It’s Hard Being So Cheap: Confessions from The Cheapskate Mom
| February 7, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, money-management, personal, philosophy |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I think I'll get a little personal today. I've been an extreme-ish cheapskate for over a year now and I have to confess – it's hard sometimes. Some days, I wanna just throw in the (reusable) towel, get a credit card and go out to a nice dinner or just buy a new pair of shoes. It's just not in the – excuse… more
Cheap & ORGANIC K-Cup Compatible Single Serving Coffee Pods
| February 1, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under food, home, household, kitchen, lifestyle, reviews |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom The Sad Tale of A Broken Coffee Maker, A Broken French Press & The Gift of a Keurig (Happy Ending!) For years, I've relied upon my trusty coffee maker that I bought at a great price to make me delicious, and cheap, at home coffee. As you may know, I'm a coffee addict and I talk about it a lot. Working from… more
