Author: Tehanu

  Remember that scene in the original Star Wars where Luke, Leia, Han Solo and Chewy are being squeeeeezed in the trash compactor?  That’s what the economy is doing right now: gasoline, heating, food, health care, and everything else is costing more while wages don’t even keep up with inflation.  

   Fortunately, I’ve had a chance to hone my frugality skills over the last few years as we tried to homeschool our daughter on a one teacher income.  Oh yeah, and we paid off a student loan and moved from Alaska….

I think it’s time we shared our best tips with each other.  

Go below for the fall frugal fest…

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