I’m a big fan of Freecycle, it not only leverages the power of the internet, but also works on the local level so it helps build community. At base it’s not much different than handing something you don’t use down to your younger brother or sister – and most of us have done that. The [...]
Read More >>I once had a roommate who refused to shop at discount and second-hand stores because she didn’t want people to think she was poor. She would rather be seen as rich than smart. The sad thing is that her attitude is all too common these days:Â with teenagers in the house I see it all [...]
Read More >>Most of us have cell phones, many of us have teenagers: put the two together and you have a recipe for a never-ending hole in your bank account. Being frugal is about making smart choices; being a teenager is about making the mistakes you learn from later. The two don’t go together. But teens and [...]
Read More >>As the title of the post says, my name is Dave and I’ll be blogging for you today. I’m a stay-at-home Dad and freelance writer. My partner works outside the home and I stay home and look after the kids; her two teens and our daughter who will be seven next week. It’s probably no [...]
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