SUEBEEHONEY’s Blog

Come on in!  Don’t mind the big dog, he kisses everyone.  And the little dog loves people, so go ahead and give her a pet.  She’ll love you forever if you do!  I just put a fresh pot of coffee on and I’ve got some fantastic cranberry-orange scones - let’s sit down and have a chat!

First, let’s talk about the name of my blog.  FrugalMom?  What’s a FrugalMom?  Sounds kinda like that kids’ show by Jim Henson - Fraggle Rock - FraggleMom? 

A FrugalMom (or Dad) is someone who, either by necessity or by choice, finds new and inventive ways to use and reuse, reduce and recycle, and stretch and pinch every penny until poor old Abe Lincoln gets a nosebleed! 

Sound kind of depressing?  Only if you let it be!  I choose to look at it this way:  Would you rather buy that new big screen tv and have your family eat PB&J and Ramen Noodles for a month, and worry about whether you can pay the credit card bill for that tv when it comes (not to mention the utility bills)….or settle for watching your current tv, in a warm house with lights, decent food on the table, and feeling secure in the knowledge that you have enough money to pay the bills this month? 

OR…AND…

Now - I’ll bet you’re wondering why a blog about being frugal belongs on a website dedicated to offering advice on debt and credit?  I figured what better place than here!  We offer advice on credit and debt, how to get out of debt, how to fight unfair and illegal debt collection practices, and how to budget - what better place to offer some useful hints and tips for the average Joe to save money - and not by just sticking money in the bank!

 We’re talking hidden savings here - those everyday things that we all do, use, or throw away that can save us money.  Sometimes it’s pennies a day…sometimes its dollars!

I’m glad we had this little chat.  I’m going to get to work on my first entry right now - I think we’ll tackle one of the biggest money-eating days of the year - Christmas!  I’m going to show you how to prepare for next Christmas, so you won’t be rushing around in December buying gifts - you’ll be all ready by October at the latest!

Just set your cup and plate in the sink on the way out…and come back anytime!  I’ll keep the coffee on for you!