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My Non-Consumer Mini-Day
Despite having worked today, I feel like I put in a full day of Non-Consumer activity. This is because soon after getting home, I commandeered one of my kids and went out to run a couple of errands. F… more →
The Non-Consumer Advocate
Chocolate Syrup
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carlahoag wrote 1 week ago: from The Tightwad Gazette II This recipe is from Amy Dacyczyn’s book The Tightwad Gazette II, … more →
My Non-Consumer Mini-Day
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Kristen wrote 2 weeks ago: Despite having worked today, I feel like I put in a full day of Non-Consumer activity. This is becau … more →
Coupons and Toiletries -- A Follow Up
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 3 weeks ago: I am loving all the comments in response to the recent column titled, “Coupons — Are The … more →
Coupons -- Are They Worth The Trouble?
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Kristen wrote 3 weeks ago: When my friend Glenn sent me a link to a Good Morning America/ Huffington Post piece about a woman w … more →
I Lost My Way
One of 6 Million wrote 3 weeks ago: I let it get away from me — control over my spending, that is. Just starting out in adulthood … more →
Comments From The Secretly Frugal
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Kristen wrote 4 weeks ago: The recent column titled, “Shh . . . it’s the Secretly Frugal” garnered the most a … more →
When You Fall Off The Wagon
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Kristen wrote 4 weeks ago: I am mostly a consistent and self-disciplined person. I’ve been with my husband since 1987 and … more →
Seven Ways to Avoid Buying New Stuff -- A Guest Post from Leo Babauta of mnmlist.com
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Kristen wrote 1 month ago: The following is a guest post from Leo Babauta of both zenhabits.net and mnmlist.com. It came to my … more →
What Non-Consumer Activities Have You Been Up To?
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Kristen wrote 1 month ago: My days are all very different, yet bear striking similarity to one another. Some days I work as a l … more →
When Pricey Pairs With Cheap-O
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 1 month ago: Last night, we held my 14-year-old son’s birthday party at a Portland Parks and Recreation rol … more →
Cheap Eats -- "Hakuna Frittata"
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Kristen wrote 1 month ago: I’ve had some rather unpalatable experiences with frittatas in the past. Dry and oniony with a … more →
Frugal Lifestyles
Shannon Buck wrote 1 month ago: On page 44 of The Tightwad Gazette, Amy discusses her frugal lifestyle. The article has great tips f … more →
No Heat Challenge -- An Update
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 1 month ago: I am a foolish woman with a tendency to make sweeping proclamations such as, “I am going to wa … more →
Extreme Frugality - Are You Willing to Go The Distance?
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Kristen wrote 1 month ago: I like to bring a book or magazine into bed, where I can actually read without worrying that, … more →
Non-Consumer Mish-Mash
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 1 month ago: It’s time again for Non-Consumer Mish-Mash, where I write a little bit about this and a little … more →
Is The Value of Money All About Perspective?
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Kristen wrote 1 month ago: My 11-year-old son is not a big fan of frugality. He lives in an imaginary world where my Compact me … more →
MWF Seeks Dumpster Discards - Must Be Clean
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 1 month ago: The following is a reprint of a previously published column. Enjoy! Have you ever been embarrassed b … more →
$100 Holiday Gift Challenge -- Round II
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thenonconsumeradvocate wrote 1 month ago: Last year I posted a $100 Holiday Gift Challenge which was easier than it sounds, because we had alr … more →
Really cool stuff…
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aliaslaceygreen wrote 1 month ago: …Well, to me, anyhow!!! If I continue paying down my credit cards at the rate I am going now, … more →
