Tag Archives: frugal

Waste not. Want not.

My latest little book of poems is available on Amazon. I know this isn’t what I told Masticadores Canada. This is part of a project I’m doing for a class. More on that when it happens. These poems reflect the things I do for a frugal lifestyle. Starting at the bottom. Or being a cheapskate,Continue reading “Waste not. Want not.”

Waste not. Want not; dog treats

Last year, I bought Cheekie a dog treat advent calendar. It was $10 or $12 for 25 dog treats. Most of which he didn’t like. In that case, the advent calendar was mostly for me. Seeing which treat would be under the hidden panel next. On a shopping trip to 5 Below I found this.Continue reading “Waste not. Want not; dog treats”

Waste not. Want not; car is mine.

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted anything associated with my Waste not. Want not frugal living series. I own. Yes, it’s mine! 🎉 A 2012 Chevy Sonic. The hood and the top of the cab have faded from the years of sun exposure. In some places a found small spots of rust. A goodContinue reading “Waste not. Want not; car is mine.”

Waste not. Want not; mint

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. More tea please. My taste buds it does tease. ~ Grow mint in my garden. Dry, store, for mint tea anytime. My budget soars. ~ Happy little Tea Man gets to steep in hot water; not too deep.