Re-reading Tightwad Gazette

[Tightwad Kitty]

Well its as I been a while since I have been here.

I will have to get out my book and start posting again.

I will see what I can fine for new Christmas posts for awhile.

[cantretire]

I just bought used copies of I, II and III. (I wanted the separate books since it will be easier to carry on my commute). I'll start reading it tomorrow. I've heard so much about it that I'm reallying looking forward to learning a lot.

[Duchesse]

I just pulled my book out a few days ago and dusted it off. One thing about this book is that you will always refer back to it for years and years to come. I usually go over my list of pages I found specific to myself. I also review these pages to keep myself fine tuned. I'm not exactly a black belt so I stay focused on what I have decided that I am willing to do to reach my goals.

I think that more importantly than anything else Amy pointed out is that Tightwads come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and they can function on both ends of the frugal spectrum and anywhere in between.

Frugal philosphy can be adjusted to everyones' tolerance/comfort zone so that saving can and will happen in any home that truly wants it.

[Tightwad Kitty]

Very true words Duchesse

I must get back to reading my book and starting again.

[thkgranny]

I was a subscriber to the Tightwad Gazette the last year it was printed. I have since purchased all three volumes of her book and re-read them every year in January! Amazing how some things apply at different times of your life!

I have had to do the math on a few things lately to make sure they were still less expensive to make yourself, like Bisquick and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. LOL - won those arguments! BTW, I have made my own Bisquick for over 25years!

These newsletters and books really helped me when I was divorced and raising 4 sons. They continue to inspire me to be frugal and re-enforce decisions that I have made! Even my boys (now grown & married) practice some of the lessons they have learned.

I'm now on a mission to use up what I have in my pantry. I plan to go shop for only the short-term perishables (eggs, milk) for as long as possible.

There is a wonderful recipe she mentions for Refrigerator Roll Dough that is found in early editions (pre-1980_ of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. Mine is copyrighted 1978 and is on pages 212-217. Check your library for a copy. It's easy and great if you love fresh-baked rolls and such regularly. About a dozen different uses for the dough are listed.
Would it be all right to post it on this forum as long as I gave the source information?

[Tightwad Kitty]

It’s time I got started on posting more articles for discussion.

A good article to read this time is ‘Budget Philosophy’ Vol 2 p444 -5(CTG)

“Amy regards the budget as beginning point only. Rather then seeing it as what you’re allowed to spend, try to lower each area of the budget until you reach the point where it no longer feel comfortable and then spend slightly more.”

This view takes us back to reread to articles in this that was referred to in post 33 of this thread 20-20 TV Vol 2 (p 539 CTG) & ‘Seeking the Minimum Level’ Vol 1 p87-89 (CTG)
and one of my favorite articles from this book as a whole.

INCOME – OUTGO - In another part of this article Amy refer to another view on spending. Overspending and under-spending in other words needs versus wants and how and why this was right at time.

Some very good points do come up in this article and for those who are reading Tightwad Gazette for the first time will find few different views to think about.

With the ways things are at the moment we all need to start thinking outside the square until we know what lays ahead.

[LuxLiving]

Duchesse, I too made a list of articles I found relevant to me and keep it inside the front cover for quick reference. Most of them are recipes. I imagine that someone who is a handyman might find a different list of relevant articles. Someone with interests in automobiles another, etc.

[Duchesse]

Originally Posted by thkgranny

I was a subscriber to the Tightwad Gazette the last year it was printed. I have since purchased all three volumes of her book and re-read them every year in January! Amazing how some things apply at different times of your life!

I have had to do the math on a few things lately to make sure they were still less expensive to make yourself, like Bisquick and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. LOL - won those arguments! BTW, I have made my own Bisquick for over 25years!

These newsletters and books really helped me when I was divorced and raising 4 sons. They continue to inspire me to be frugal and re-enforce decisions that I have made! Even my boys (now grown & married) practice some of the lessons they have learned.

I'm now on a mission to use up what I have in my pantry. I plan to go shop for only the short-term perishables (eggs, milk) for as long as possible.

There is a wonderful recipe she mentions for Refrigerator Roll Dough that is found in early editions (pre-1980_ of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. Mine is copyrighted 1978 and is on pages 212-217. Check your library for a copy. It's easy and great if you love fresh-baked rolls and such regularly. About a dozen different uses for the dough are listed.
Would it be all right to post it on this forum as long as I gave the source information?

I'd really like that recipe. I hope it's ok.

[Tightwad Kitty]

A good article to read this time is ‘Gift Giving Through the Ages’ Vol 1 p141 (CTG)

This is article is about Christmas History of gift giving. So why can’t we go back to roots of Christmas gift giving or has commercialism got to the point that we can never go back to pre 1900 ideals, without being called a scrooge or cheapskate or tightwad. For a family to spend most of the year paying off for past Christmases spending then starting again come November/ December are FOOLS.

It’s time to take out the commercialism of Christmas and give in a more frugal saving ways.

[Tightwad Kitty]

It’s time for me to start reading this volume again.


Anyone would like to join me?

[lrjohnson]

It's a great book. Sure.

[Aleta]

How are you lrjohnson? It's been a long time. Miss your blog.

[lrjohnson]

Hey there Aleta, nice to see you. Yes, it has been a long time. Still a civil servant on the North Coast. Bought a house; the right house, at the right time. That was part of why re-reading Amy Dacyzyn seemed like a good idea; I'd be looking at some articles with a different eye. I was caulking the other day in the bathroom-not something renter me would have done. Might blog again; still love the sense of freedom and fulfillment that frugality can bring.

[Aleta]

lrjohnson: It would be great seeing how your life has changed as a homeowner compared to how you looked at renting. Glad that you were able to get a good deal on a home. YES, I can read a book and come back 10, 20, or 30 years later and gleam different insights from the same book.