I’m on vacation with my wife and our kids. The weather is glorious – 85 degrees, sunny, slight breeze. The beach is beautiful and the kids are really enjoying the pool. When I’m on vacation, I’m ON vacation. I try not to check my email or worry about work. Instead, I focus on hanging out with the kids and enjoying…
Category: Frugality
The Negotiator
I hate face-to-face negotiations. So, in the past, I’ve paid full price for items that I’m sure I could have gotten for less, simply because I don’t like asking for discounts. Recently, however, I managed to to make two rather significant purchases, and I negotiated lower prices for both of them. Here’s how. Purchase #1 – A new grass trimmer.…
Epic Grocery Shopping Fail
I’ve just returned from the grocery store – and I may have done irreparable harm to my frugal cred. First – We were out of everything. Second – I only had thirty minutes to buy everything that we needed. Third – I forgot my grocery list. Fourth – I forgot my grocery price book – and, frankly, even if I…