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Entertaining on the Cheap:Dinner Party

Penny — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:13:22 +0000

A decorated table for a fancy dinner at home.

Under a tight budget, people believe that they can’t go out and have fun. Maybe the “going out” part might be impossible, but really, how much fun is “going out”? You can’t get exactly what you want, when you want it. You often have to wait in line, wait for someone to bring your food, and then wait for them to bring the check. The food is rarely worth all the effort. The important part of going out is the company, so why not bring the company in? Have a dinner party!

Making Your Own Laundry Soap

Penny — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:26:55 +0000

As per reader request, I have posted my tutorial on how to make your own laundry soap. The recipe is one I’ve seen in various places on the web, most notably the Family Homestead and The Simple Dollar. Just in case you’re saying that you don’t have the time, it only took me 13.5 minutes to do it all. It costs roughly $.75 for a two gallon yield, when I had to buy soap. Now that I barter, it’s even cheaper! Score! Just remember that this soap is not a foaming soap, but it works just fine.

Laundry Soap

January Wrap Up

Penny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:53:09 +0000

This month is the first month where I am carefully recording our harvest, preservation, and budget progress. It is my hope that I will be diligent in continuing to keep accurate records. Record keeping is an important part of pursuing and achieving goals.

Curtains: They’re Not Just Eyebrows

Penny — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:00:12 +0000

Lacking a picture for the topic, here's a gratuitous picture of my mom's dogs.

I once heard someone on an inane decorating show say that curtains are the eyebrows of a room. *Snort, polite cough*

Price of Procrastination:Lost Check Edition

Penny — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:49:34 +0000

I am notorious for procrastinating. It has been a habit since childhood. I had a bit of an epiphany as to why, but I will blog about that later. However, here is what it cost me this time.