Tag: savvy
member name: Frugal Yankee
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August 29, 2008 08:11 AM EDT --
A Frugal Yankee loves smart, common sense tips. Well, at least this one does. Sometimes they can save you some money, Sometimes they can save you time, and sometime you can simply impress your friends. . . .
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March 20, 2008 02:46 PM EDT --
You buy a new piece of technology, perhaps a digital camera, or a lap top or even a new flat panel TV. A question is posed to you by the salesperson,"Do you want an extended warranty?" Uncertainty . . .
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August 16, 2007 01:42 PM EDT --
The food industry is not dedicated to feeding your family healthy, good food. Their mission is to take lots of money out of your pocket and leave you smiling about it.
Supermarkets are a mature . . .
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August 27, 2007 10:21 AM EDT --
Over the past few weeks, the Frugal Yankee has been tackling supermarkets. We are continuing this with a look at some more dirty little secrets lurking in the aisles and at the checkout counter.
We believe . . .
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December 30, 2007 07:50 PM EST --
It's that time. Everyone, everywhere is making a resolution. Some folks are making more than one. Lose weight. Get more exercise. Balance the checkbook. Be nicer. Whatever. All in the desire to improve . . .
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October 03, 2007 02:53 PM EDT --
Getting Cozy for the Coming Winter?
You Aren’t the Only One!
With the nippy air hitting, Frugal Yankees every where know, the mice are coming!
Yep, those little rodents are looking for a warm . . .
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November 08, 2007 04:48 PM EST --
A fair number of folks have asked if there were any rules for being a frugal person. I used to say no, but then I started thinking about it. I started jotting down some notes and realized there . . .
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November 29, 2007 10:35 AM EST --
If you're giving gift cards this Christmas, read on. If not, well, this article isn’t for you.
Gift cards have become HUGE. Retailers of all stripes love them, and why not? These babies make . . .
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September 17, 2007 04:45 PM EDT --
FALL INSPECTION GUIDE, Part One
The Exterior
Summer is over and the time is right for fighting old man winter - sorry, Rolling Stones. A Frugal Yankee knows an ounce of prevention will save money, time, . . .
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October 15, 2007 03:48 PM EDT --
I suppose we've all been raised to be leery of any game at a carnival, at least I was. They may be fun, and winning a big stuffed doll for your squeeze is always a way of proving yourself worthy. Sadly, . . .
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September 24, 2007 03:42 PM EDT --
AN OUNCE OF RPEVENTION: Down into the Belly of the Beast
Part 2 in a series about Fall home maintainence
Money has a way of getting lost in the basement. For some, this area of the house is not high a . . .
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December 02, 2008 10:39 AM EST --
The Frugal Yanke e hopes you had a great Thanksgiving with a lot to be thankful for- good health, good family, good friends, a good job or if you're truly lucky all of the above. As you sat down . . .
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October 29, 2007 03:27 PM EDT --
This Frugal Yankee loves collecting useful little bits of information. Sometimes they are tips and sometimes, well, they’re just useful. The other day Mrs. Frugal Yankee has a decal stuck on a laptop. . . .
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December 18, 2007 09:57 AM EST --
The baby sitter, the newspaper person, the guy who shovels your walk, the mail carrier, the UPS guy, the Fedex gal, the nanny, the day school teacher, your car mechanic, and on and on it goes. It's . . .
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October 24, 2007 10:17 AM EDT --
I have always loved Halloween. The crisp air, the costumes, the goodies. Yum. Yum. Fun. Fun.
It’s a great time for acting out, playing dress up. I figure that’s why we love it so. . . .
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