As I’ve mentioned, I just moved into a basement apartment of my very own. It’s in an older house in a beautiful part of town. Older houses usually mean older pipes, plumbing, fixtures, etc. While these older touches definitely have character, they come with their headaches as well. This morning, my toilet decided to clog […]
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First of all, sorry my entries have been spotty lately. This new semester started with a vengeance. Last Saturday, I moved into a new apartment. It’s a one bedroom, and I’m finally living without roommates. This isn’t necessarily the most frugal choice, but it’s a matter of sanity for me, so I went for it. […]
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Since I’m poor I don’t really have a lot of disposable income but even if I did, I’m not sure I’d be willing to make a political contribution–even if I really loved a candidate. I can’t help think but that money would be better spent on things that actually go towards something real. I could […]
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One of the easiest ways to save money is to buy in bulk. On the surface it’s more expensive because you’re of course paying for things that you don’t immediately need but if you’re certain you’re ultimately going to use something and you’re paying less per item, there’s no reason to pass up bulk savings.
A […]
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In lots of big cities, many people don’t have cars. I’ve already discussed some of the pros and cons about being car-less in the city. If you’re like me, everything is bus/metro accessible, so there’s just no need for a car. Every once in a while though, you may have an errand that requires a […]
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I used to be terrible about wasting food. I would buy lots of fresh food and eat only about a quarter of it before it went bad. This is so unfortunate - it’s a waste of good food and lots of money. It’s tempting to only go to the store occasionally, but it leads to […]
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Here’s the recipe for what I brought to the potluck. It’s extremely cheap to make, thus a great thing to serve to your friends! I got it from the show Take Home Chef on TLC - lots of great recipes!
Filo Lemon Curd Tarts with Fresh Raspberries
Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the filo pastry shells:
6 sheets filo […]
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In just a few days, my second semester of law school will begin. I haven’t seen most of my friends in almost a month - we all enjoyed a long break following our exams. Of course we all want to catch up, so a friend is hosting a pre-semester party at his house. He’s making […]
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This is me on my soapbox, taking a break from the frugal talk. I’ve had a dog for 4.5 years now, and getting her is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Getting a dog is a big decision - among many other things, they can be expensive. It’s so important for a decision […]
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I can’t remember if I’ve talked about this yet, but textbooks for school can be unbelievably expensive! And, as you move into graduate and professional degrees, they only get worse. I recommend buying your books online to save a little money. You can buy new books on sites like amazon, usually for less than your […]
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