From broke biologist to successful scientist
A lot of people will tell you that you can save money by growing your own food. But as someone who’s failed spectacularly at gardening at various times, I can say without a doubt that growing your own food is not free. So, I decided to put this to the test: Is the cost of…
Inside: Is ClickList just another scam, or is it legit? It seems wonky and against the Code of Frugality to use a grocery pickup service. But, believe it or not, I found that it saves me time, headaches, and yes—even money! Get the full scoop in this review, including who should NOT use ClickList. …
Inside: I HATE wearing contacts and glasses. I want to get LASIK done, but there’s one problem: the cost of LASIK eye surgery is greater than I can afford now. So, here are some ideas on what I can do to afford LASIK before I’m an old lady and can’t see anymore anyway. You would…
Inside: Down with the Clean Plate Club! We don’t need to eat recklessly just like we don’t need to spend money recklessly. That doesn’t mean you need to waste food though. Here’s how to save your extra food so that you CAN save extra cash! When I was a kid, my parents, like many…
Inside: I don’t have a ton of money to spend on Christmas presents. That’s when it hit me: popcorn balls. These might just be the PERFECT homemade Christmas gifts. When I was a kid, I used to love Christmas shopping. Me, my mom, and my sister would spend hours at the mall each weekend…
Inside: I love online shopping because I can find things cheaper and easier. But there are lots of other ways to save. Here are my favorite online shopping hacks! I love shopping online. Mostly because I can stay at home in my pajamas, drink beer, and avoid people, but there are some other benefits too….
Inside: Pulled pork is a wondrous thing. It’s cheap, easy to make, adaptable, and makes a lot of dinners. Here are my favorite leftover pulled pork recipes. Today I’d like to introduce you to what I view as the 8th wonder of the world. Now, you might think I’m talking about some ancient architecture or…
Inside: I love yogurt, but holy crap is it expensive. Here’s a secret though: you can save 87% by making homemade yogurt, and it’s super easy! I’ll show you how. Hello and welcome to another installment of Lindsay Tries A Weird Thing To Save Money! This month I’m on a yogurt-making kick. I love…
Inside: People are going nuts for Instant Pots right now. Is it just a fad or is there something there? I decided to see for myself… Pressure cooking used to be about as hip as fondue pots, fruitcake, and those old-school rotisserie apple peelers that everyone’s Nana has. But, pressure cooking’s back on the scene…
Inside: Who can benefit from reading Your Playbook For Tough Times? Anyone with a pulse. This ain’t your average personal finance guru’s guidebook, and here’s why. Once upon a time I lived in a castle in France. It was OK. Sure, the turrets were pretty high, but sometimes pigeons would roost on them and…
