I bought this book a few years ago and I still give it RAVE reviews. You have to have an open mind to understand this book.
There are definitely some suggestions that might turn off a few people.
My sister would
But there are alot of gems for the frugal and the spendthrift if you use your head.You don't have to do everything she suggests only what you comfortably can.
I considered myself a frugal person before I read the Complete Tightwad Gazette and I cannot begin to tell you all of the ideas and benefits I've received and learned from Amy. Here are just a few.
The recipes, her philosophy(choices), losing weight, eating healthy, cooking with cast Iron to avoid iron deficiencies, stop smoking, saving on dryer sheets, use less, coupons, freebies, price book, gardening, inexpensive cleaning and laundry solutions, preserving staples (flour, rice, etc.) ordering cheaper checks, cutting back on sugar, soft drinks, cooking more home cooked meals and being generally more aware of my money. She also encourage me to assess my needs and wants. As a result I can be happy keeping up with just me.
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with the Joneses.
I with Joe Dominguez and Amy Dacyzyn YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE.
I recommend this book to everyone that I know is trying to save. If you can't save with this book. Forget it.
