Posted on May 25, 2018
Planning for the darkest timeline
Gail Vaz Oxlade has a saying, “You can have it all, you just can’t have it right now.” In general, that is great advice. It’s always good to stop and consider what the price of your decisions are… Read More
Posted on August 10, 2017
It’s only $20
I have a family member (who shall remain nameless) who I used to go shopping with at Costco. It was a social event combined with a grocery run and we had a monthly standing date to head out… Read More
Posted on August 8, 2017
The psychology of getting on track with groceries
When I was young and poor I got my first copy of the Tightwad Gazette (number II, if I am honest). Hilariously, I had received as part of one of those mail order clubs that were so prevalent… Read More
Posted on July 20, 2017
Everyone loves to hate budgets – Part 2
(see here for Everyone loves to hate budgets – Part 1) It has been a crazy month or two to try and nail this down as we are a bit in flux with Mr. Tucker’s new job and… Read More
Posted on June 13, 2017
Everyone loves to hate budgets – Part 1
My friend Devon asked me to write about budgets so I thought I would put together a wee post summing up my budget theory and discussing the different approaches. There is a LOT of info out there though,… Read More