A few ideas from a reader

 I received this comment from a reader and it has several little gems in it so I am sharing it with you. Just a few comments ahead of time. I agree we all need to be thinking of new ways to save money or to make a little more. Only you know what your capabilities are and how hard you are willing to work. This message originally included a reference to a multi level business. I have eliminated that reference because...

Seven Steps Week 36

First, thanks to all of you who wrote to tell me I should be on Oprah or Rachel Ray. I agree! Just think of all the good we could have done if people had been more prepared for the disasters this year and the economic crisis which is now upon us. So…email them and let them know! I had someone tell me this last week that her husband rolled over at midnight the other night and asked her”how’s our...

Budget Crisis Worsens…What To Do

Yesterday was a big day as Congress tries to sort out the financial mess we are facing in the U.S. We are not alone in this as many counties are also facing a crisis situation of their own. No matter where you live or what the cause we can not solve it. We can, and should exercise our right to voice our opinion and we should always research the candidates for ourselves and vote for those we believe have the insight...

Money Saving Wednesday…More Cooking From Scratch

While baking bread and rolls and making your home smell terrific with cookies baking is one approach to cooking from scratch there are other things you can do. I realize there are times when we are just too busy to cook from scratch. This is when we waste lots of money either falling back on prepared items or …eating out! Consider cooking in batches. When I make a stew, lasagna, pot pie or other dinner that...

We Need This in the U.S.

I received this comments and again it was one I thought I should share. Does anyone know of a program like this in the good old USA? This sounds like a great way to get your food storage. The real key, of course, is to pay off your credit card every month. I have said no to every credit card offer I get because I don’t want my credit score affected. I do use my card at Costco and every year I get a gift check...