Tight wad gazette (merged)

thriftlady_2

moggins wrote:

Finally finished it, I got waylaid by the Jane Furnival book which is a total load of rubbish and a big waste of money. Wish I'd realised it was for people who earn and spend wads of cash before I'd bought it That's one for e-bay I think.

You're not wrong there Moggins,I made the same mistake Totally agree with your thoughts on the TWG

jaybee

thriftlady wrote:

You're not wrong there Moggins,I made the same mistake Totally agree with your thoughts on the TWG

Me too! I was getting a bit carried away with this money saving / frugality thing and bought the Furnival book on impulse ( to make up an Amazon order for free postage!). My next order will include the Tightwad Gazette after reading everyone's enthusiastic review on here.

*zippy*

I bought Mr Thriftys by Jane Furnival I started it, but gave up as I wasn't enjoying it. I was going to try again as thought perhaps it improves, luckily it put me off buying her new one

FZwanab

I just read somewhere on the net that Amy has donated a house to a lady with kids that was living in a shelter. She has also helped a lot of her relatives out and is heavily involved in the good works of her particular church.

Aril

Oh no! Now I wants and needs this book. The material girl has broken out of her box again and I haven't brought my parcel tape with me to stick her back in!! Have been unable to borrow it from the library [have been a good girl and tried] so have been coveting it on Amazon...there's a 2nd hand one for £7.50 Mind you have got a big birthday coming up in a few weeks....perhaps I shall smile sweetly at my sister!!
You lot test my willpower not to spend daily!!
Aril

Anastacia

But its so full of tips, and hilarious over the top bits too, that you'll cover your investment in a week. Just be grateful you didnt waste it on that other rubbish book!

jessicamb

After reading the above I had to get one. Sounds like there are some really good ideas in there.

larmy16

I think it is a great buy, so packed with information and even if you only use half of it, it's worth it. I also find it interesting to find out how they live frugally in America.

She must have made a fortune from it all, but still lives frugally. However, I believe the chap who owns Ikea is similar in his outlook and lives really frugally. It is a mindset. Infact if I were to win the lottery (which I won't as I hardly do it) I would find it very difficult to change my ways of making do and turning something into something else and reusing stuff!

Topher

Potato Flakes (to make up Mash) 19p per Smart Price Packet in Asda

Topher

Here are my guide books which cover the last 24 Years of Housewifery and frugality.

The Goode Kitchen & Have a Goode Year by Shirley Goode.
Mr. Thrifty's Guide on How To Save Money On Absolutely everything. By Jane Furnival.
Tightwad Gazette (all three books in one)
Money For Life Alvin Hall (Not .. in my opinion.. in the same league as the others)
Is There Life After Housework & Freedom From Clutter by Don Aslett (more to do with saving time than money)