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Comment on Our New Piano by Jason

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Comment on Filling My Freezer: Cooking Up the Meat by Joann

Joann — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:02:29 +0000

I read somewhere that you’ll only get about 12-oz of cooked meat from your 16-oz package of raw ground beef.

After cooking my ground beef, I’ll put into a colander to drain in the sink, but will run hot water over it as well. I figure it’s best to get as much fat off as possible since when we cook, I saute the veggies (whether onions, carrots, celery, etc) in bacon grease and/or olive oil.

Sometimes I’ll make a package of 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 bulk sausage (for Italian dishes). Or a chorizo-ground beef mix for Mexican food.

Comment on Putting On One Income On Hold by Dawn@ Finding My Way at Home

Dawn@ Finding My Way at Home — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:32:49 +0000

I just found your blog today and have enjoyed reading it so in some way I’m saddened that you won’t be posting. That said I totally understand the need to focus on your own priorities. I’ve only been blogging a little bit the past few months and I realize that I have to take a bit of a cavalier attitude towards it as other things in my life have priority. I enjoy doing it and if it becomes another chore on my list then it will have to be reconsidered.

Best wishes to you….I’ll pop back in once in while

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Christy

Christy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:25:26 +0000

I bought all 3 of her books many years ago and they truly have made a huge difference in how I live. I reuse plastic bags of all sorts, liners of cereal boxes, aluminum foil etc. just to name a few. I can’t recommend them enough!

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:46:27 +0000

I have to agree that after reading this book I realized I’m definitely not as frugal as I think I am. And we also try to go by the theory of making do with just a little bit less.

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Amy Lynne

Amy Lynne — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:35:42 +0000

I love reading the Tightwad Gazette. I’m only about half way through, but it has reinforced many little things for me. I used to save Ziploc bags some of the time, but now I do it for any bag that didn’t have meat in it.

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Budgets are the New Black

Budgets are the New Black — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:15:23 +0000

I JUST checked this book out at the library a couple days ago. It’s still sitting on my counter… I love that tip of using fruit juices in muffins and decreasing the sugar. Can’t wait to dive in to the book.

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Sara

Sara — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:21:16 +0000

I LOVE The Tightwad Gazette! I think I have to go rent that book again!

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:20:33 +0000

That book really changed how I thought about a lot of things. I had always thought we were fairly frugal but after reading it, I realized that I really had a long way to go and lots to improve on. Very inspiring book!

Comment on Lessons Learned From “The Tightwad Gazette” by Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:07:11 +0000

It’s been quite a few years since I’ve read Tightwad Gazette, but I still remember her saying that we can almost always do with less….a little less water in the bathtub, a little less detergent in the dishwasher. Don’t use so much just out of habit…instead, challenge yourself to use a little less and thereby conserve what you have. A great principle!

(we use cloth diapers and are really seeing the savings!)