Waste not. Want not.

Waste not. Want not: book ends

Waste Not. Want not: Scary cheap

Happy Halloween It’s hard not to get pulled into the fun that is Halloween. People spend a lot of money on Halloween costumes. Not this cheapskate. This costume cost me $2.00 because I had most of it. I bought batteries for the raven on my shoulder. Only used 2 out of the pack. And theContinue reading “Waste Not. Want not: Scary cheap”

Waste not. Want not: Fix me

Are you familiar with the saying, ‘one man’s junk is another man’s treasure’? Most of the stuff I get rid of is ready for the trash. Here’s an example of why.

Waste not. Want not: dented cans

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.

I’m a diy kinda girl. Why buy it when I can make it and decorate it.

Waste not. Want not: soap

Can you use a bar of soap until it’s gone? I can. I bet your mind is blown. I made this little pouch. Making that bar say ‘ouch’. Waste not. Won’t not. I will get all the use out of you, a lot. ~

Waste not. Want not: fine china

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.

Waste not. Want not: tea bags

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.

Waste not. Want not: more, more, more.

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.

Waste not. Want not: candles

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. When I run out of wicks, I may not do this anymore. Melting candle wax from ones that didn’t burn up; into a jar pour. It doesn’t seem to amount to much. Am I creating a crutch?