Want to save money on food and support local growers? Consider a CSA

I just sent in my application to join a CSA (I have been on the wait-list for this particular CSA since I moved into my home two years ago - and this year they are doing a lottery for new members).  I am extremely excited about having an opportunity to support local producers and improve […]

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Adding Expenses When I Should Be Eliminating Them

It looks like I’ll be adding some more regular expenses to my budget within the next week or two. 
First, I have decided to bite the bullet and join my martial arts gym for a full year after my current 10-week team program wraps up.  That will add a $70 monthly bill to my life - […]

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Surprise! I Can Be Frugal, Too!

I have been reading a lot about frugality and simplification lately.  Nearly every personal financial management or frugality blog has a list of things you can do to save money.  I am always surprised, given my sorry financial state, at how many frugal habits I already have. 
Here are some of the ways that I’ve practiced […]

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