Category: money-management
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
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
Five Easy Ways To Start Saving Money Today
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, diy, frugalphilosophy, money-management |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom So, I sure don't have all the answers to financial conundrums – I'm just trying to find my way out of ours! That being said, I've learned an awful lot in the last year or so about how to save money so you have more in the bank for the things that matter – oh you know….things like rent and copays (if you're… more
Surviving a Power Outage: Money Saving Tips from The Cheapskate Mom
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, home, household, money-management, safety, winter |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Tonight, I'm at the computer looking for ways to save our food and heat in case we lose power/heat due to the impending blizzard that's about to rattle the east coast …. yikes! I hate wasting money and to me, wasted food is wasted money. I hate the idea of being cold. I hate the idea of being in the dark! Luckily, 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
Diapers: Dirty Secrets for Saving Money
| February 6, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, diy, home, household, kidsandpets, money-management, nursery |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Oh, Diapers …. How I loathe thee. It's been over a year of down and dirty diapering in The Cheapskate House, and boy oh boy – have I learned a thing or two about saving money and getting cheaper diapers. When I think of moms and dads in this economy struggling to feed and diaper their families, it makes me sick thinking of… more
Generic Baby Formula : Made In Vermont
| January 11, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, food, frugalphilosophy, home, household, kidsandpets, kitchen, money-management |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I've talked about my struggles with breastfeeding before. The bottom line is – it just didn't work out for us and I was faced with sticker shock at Baby Formula prices. Of course, we wanted the best for our little guy. We knew we simply couldn't afford organic formula but we went with the next best thing – brand name baby formula.… more
