For a while now these mysterious stains have been appearing on our clean clothes when they emerge from the washer and dryer. The stains look like someone spilled cooking oil on the clothes. But if they actually were cooking oil, a little Shout and another trip through the washer ought to get the clothes clean. …
Investing in My Health
I joined a fitness club today. This might seem like a frivolous expense for someone who’s trying to spend less money, but I think it will turn out to be a good investment. For one thing, I’ve started gaining weight to the point where a lot of my clothes don’t fit anymore. I don’t want …
Resale Review: His House
His House was founded two decades ago by Reverend Garland O. Ramsey, who wanted to do more to help the needy than his church was doing at the time. After a short time operating the thrift store, he came up with what His House is best known for: all clothes are $1.00. He figured that …
Blog Action Day: Ms. Green Jeans
This is my post for Blog Action Day. I read a lot of different blogs on the subjects covered by TWM. I notice a lot of overlap between the frugal living community and the environmentally aware community. A lot of the things that save you money, like reusing and recycling, are also good for the …
How Much Are You Wearing?
Fashionista.com asks How Much Money Are You Wearing Today? It’s interesting to see the various total outfit costs posted in the comments. Of course, as I’ve said before, it’s not the initial cost of an item that matters to me but its cost per wear over time. Even so, I thought I’d try and add …