Pecuniarities

An amusing excerpt from the popular novel Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie in which Mr. Darling calculates, upon the arrival of his children, and speculates whether he can afford to keep them.

Surprise your trick-or-treaters this year by giving them something besides ordinary candy. If you feel like doing something different for your neighborhood children, here are a few suggestions. Some of these options may or may not work for you depending on your budget as they might cost a little more the average Halloween candy, but [...]

Here are some free templates for Patriotic American Flag Miniature Box, Carrier Gift Bags, Treat Bags, Envelopes and Note or Greeting cards. These are great for showing your patriotic spirit as well as sprucing up gifts for friends or family without having to spend money on accessories.
These templates are provided for your personal non-commercial use [...]

This is a really handy and yummy recipe we have been using a lot lately. It’s great as a snack or as a meal, and something the whole family is sure to love. The recipe is flexible, just as it is whenever making your only pizza. The cost of each slice probably comes to about [...]

Welcome to the 139th Edition of the Festival of Frugality! This week’s edition celebrates the sensational achievements of Michael Phelps, holder of 15 Olympic Gold Medals and 7 World Records in swimming, in the past week and a half at the 2008 Olympics with photos and inspirational quotes from the champion himself.
I am also hosting [...]

While generic brand items, especially groceries, seem to have improved in recent years, there are still many things that you need to watch out for that may seem to save you money at the time of purchase but may end up costing you more in the long run.  With the advent of the Dollar Store, [...]