Amy Allen

How to Repurpose Disposable Food Containers in the Garden

You have to buy SOME food, right? Here’s how to repurpose those “disposable” food containers in the garden. Save money AND the planet!

Tightwad Gazette Tips: Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget

Here’s what that Frugalite classic, The Tightwad Gazette, suggests for those who want to get fruits and vegetables on a budget.

Thrifty Gardening Gems from the Tightwad Gazette

What does the Tightwad Gazette have to say about gardens and gardening? This classic is never out of date and the garden advice is as true now as when it was first written!

Here’s How I’m Adjusting to Lower Income and Higher Prices

Prices are up, paychecks are down, and something’s gotta give. Here’s how this writer is adapting to the financial double whammy.

How To Help Others Through Difficult Financial Times

We are living in incredibly challenging times. Here are a few tips on how to help others cope and get through it.

Want to Be Successful? Then Do What Successful People Do.

If you want to learn how to be a success, then take a hard look at what it is that successful people do every day. Here’s a list with some awesome rules to live by.

How To Keep A Positive Mind During Hard Times

One of the principles of Kokikai Aikido is to keep a positive mind. But how do you do it, with inflation, constant bills, debt, and all the bad news in the world? Here are a few tips…