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The Food Shopper’s Creed (1953)

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 from Meta . . . → Read More: The Food Shopper’s Creed (1953)

Why Budget? (1950)

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 sub-categories–such as, “groceries: chocolate”– . . . → Read More: Why Budget? (1950)

An Organized Life and Home

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 old books out . . . → Read More: An Organized Life and Home

Managing Money Like Your Grandmother

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 before I . . . → Read More: Managing Money Like Your Grandmother