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I realized within my many attempts to write this last article, that I am unable to say “Good-Bye”. How do you say goodbye to a gift? You can’t. A gift, I believe, if it is really is that, will never leave, and hence, a goodbye will never be needed. Instead what ...
I may be a little crazy. My motives may be tasteless to some, however this modern-day tightwad-pirate will not go unpracticed at finding curb-side treasure.Are you too good to shop without cash?
A Cup of Tightwad Cocoa for the Soul
With all the rush and stress of the Christmas season, you maybe in need of a "Cup of Cocoa" for the soul. Inside you'll find what helped me this season change from "Humbug" to Halleluiah. I hope this is in some way a help, inspiration, or a band-aid for the rushed ...
200 Things I Would Never Spend Over $1 On...
Regardless of whether you are brand new to Tightwaddery or have been a thrifty for years, you may or may not have a “price list”. To some people, a price list is an invaluable tool, and record of what they generally pay for everyday items, this helps them establish a control ...
Crafts Supplies: Cheap and Free...
With the approach of Christmas I am reminded of the stress within every tightwad to come up with gifts for those we exchange gifts with. Should you be willing to express yourself creatively through the medium of gift giving, sooner or later another shock to the tightwad system is certain to ...
It’s not too late, you can easily make gifts for those you want and need to give to in very little time with very little effort and money. Don’t believe me? Ask me what I did last week, and come inside to find out how to make these for yourself this ...
Giving and Thanks To Our Neighbors With Love
I know that in my own struggle, and within the struggles of those I know around me, I am still extremely blessed to have what I know many may not. Unfortunately when I was going to school, I remembered making cut-outs of turkeys and pilgrims. I decorated feathered turkeys with what ...
The Pumpkin Can-Can, Without the Can
Stop! Wait! Don’t throw those away! Even if you did not partake in the cultural ritual of pumpkin carving and decorating, please do not dismiss this crop completely! Pumpkins are one of my favorite things to grow, and cook with, come inside and find out why, and how. Even if you ...
Season of the tightwad… Apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers… Here are some innovative ideas on how to save, and work the season’s blessings and abundance, as well as ideas that help to make it all fun. Come inside and join me as we discuss some tightwad temptations that taste yummy ...
In this article I explain some of the most awesome reasons why it's great to be a tightwad. I also share how to be more happy with your life as a tightwad, and a few things that we should all be thankful for. As always, this week's Cheap Meal and Tip ...