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By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 3rd, 2012% Before buying anything it is well to ask whether one could not do without it. ~ John Lubbock
Rationing, WWII propaganda poster; Image courtesy of V. Valenti on Flickr.com
What a contrast. During World War II, Americans were considered patriotic if they incorporated austerity measures and only bought what they actually . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Buying
By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 15th, 2010% I usually try to run my errands on Friday mornings. The stores are stocked up for the weekend rush, so there is a better selection on the sale items, but they aren’t crowded yet. So, in honor of the shopping I will do in a couple of hours, I bring you The Shoppers Creed . . . → Read More: The Food Shopper’s Creed (1953)
By Dr. Julie-Ann, on April 3rd, 2009% Working Together
Thank you for your kind words while I wasn’t feeling well. I am feeling much better today and am trying to play “catch-up.”
For years and years (and I mean years) I used Quicken to manage my money. I was diligent about keeping track of what I spent. I had . . . → Read More: Why Budget? (1950)
By Dr. Julie-Ann, on March 27th, 2009% Sidetracked Home Executive Card File
In many ways, I taught myself to be a homemaker. Sure I learned some basics from my mother but I didn’t learn the fine art of being a homemaker from her. I read some books and such but my first real “a-ha!” moments came when I checked some . . . → Read More: An Organized Life and Home
By Dr. Julie-Ann, on March 23rd, 2009% Whenever I would use the f-word, people look at me horrified. Apparently we can cuss to our heart’s content, but mention frugality and people recoil. I’m not sure when “frugal” and “budget” became really-bad-words. But one thing I know, I wish I had learned to embrace frugal habits and the concept of budgeting long . . . → Read More: Managing Money Like Your Grandmother
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