Miserly Moms: Living Well On Less In A Tough Economy (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I was not impressed. If you've been trying to cut back for any length of time and/or are familiar with any of the *how to* tips that most folks suggest, then this book is just more of the same. And even though she tries to address working moms at some point, her whole concept is based on going from two incomes to one. I'm a working single parent already living on one income. I don't have time (nor do I really care) to save 15 cents by making my own muffin mix or save $1 by making my own playdoh or...I thought some of her cleaning tips/cleaner recipes were interesting, but again, I'm not breaking the bank buying bleach or Windex. Most of her recipes just sounded awful, and I couldn't imagine my children, who are not picky eaters, liking them. I have waffled between a three star or four star rating. This is a good little book, packed with some good guidelines, including some solid advice regarding some ways to be penny wise but pound foolish, so I'll give it the four. The reason I waffled is that I didn't actually learn much myself and I don't agree with her claim that a freezer is not a good budget saving tool. To be frank I find it amazing that people do not already use many of these basic money saving tactics, planning menus around sales, shopping around, knowing what a good price for things you buy all the time etc. But then again, menu planning and meals eaten together at the table seem to be fast becoming things of the past.
What do You think about Miserly Moms: Living Well On Less In A Tough Economy (2009)?
Good book filled with great advice on how to save money with a big focus on reducing food costs.
—dre
interesting. I think I am doing most of these things. It still had some good ideas though.
—JayJay
Good tips without being really extreme like many of the frugal books are.
—justdefymygravityy
Great tips on saving money and homemade recipes (not just food).
—Kdawnc
