Many people know one or two things they can do to save money, like cutting back on vacations and meals out, but beyond that, they're stumped. When they look at their current lifestyle, they have no idea where they can trim the fat without sacrificing their quality of life.That's exactly what...  more

Many people know one or two things they can do to save money, like cutting back on vacations and meals out, but beyond that, they're stumped. When they look at their current lifestyle, they have no idea where they can trim the fat without sacrificing their quality of life.That's exactly what this guide will do. It will help you identify small, painless changes you can make to your daily habits that can add up to big savings—while bringing you closer as a family. By grouping these money-saving tips into a room of the house or errand on a to-do list, you can immediately put your suddenly frugal plan into action—and instantly begin saving money.By pinpointing the dollar amount associated with each cost-saving step, financial whiz and mom Leah Ingram will inspire you to embrace—and enjoy—your new frugality.

At last--the long-awaited complete compendium of tightwad tips for fabulous frugal living!In a newsletter published from May 1990 to December 1996 as well as in three enormously successful books, Amy Dacyczyn established herself as the expert of economy. Now The Complete Tightwad Gazette brings...  more

At last--the long-awaited complete compendium of tightwad tips for fabulous frugal living!In a newsletter published from May 1990 to December 1996 as well as in three enormously successful books, Amy Dacyczyn established herself as the expert of economy. Now The Complete Tightwad Gazette brings together all of her best ideas and thriftiest thinking into one volume, along with new articles never published before in book format. Dacyczyn describes this collection as "the book I wish I'd had when I began my adult life." Packed with humor, creativity, and insight, The Complete Tightwad Gazette includes hundreds of tips and topics, such as: ¸   Travel for tightwads   ¸   How to transform old blue jeans into potholders and quilts   ¸   Ten painless ways to save $100 this year   ¸   Picture-framing for pennies   ¸   A comparison of painting versus re-siding your house   ¸   Halloween costumes from scrounged materials   ¸   Thrifty window treatments   ¸   Ways to dry up dry-cleaning costs   ¸   Inexpensive gifts   ¸   Creative fundraisers for kids   ¸   Slashing your electric bill   ¸   Frugal fix-its   ¸   Cutting the cost of college   ¸   Moving for less   ¸    Saving on groceries   ¸   Gift-wrapping for tightwads   ¸   Furniture-fusion fundamentals   ¸   Cheap breakfast cereals   ¸   Avoiding credit card debt   ¸   Using items you were about to throw away (milk jugs, plastic meat trays, and more!)   ¸   Recipes galore, from penny-pinching pizza to toaster pastries   ¸   And much much more . . .Three books in one--a $38.97 value for only $19.99!

Now more than ever, people are desperate to save money without scrimping on every little purchase or sacrificing their lifestyle. Like most Americans, stay-at-home moms Chrissy Pate and Kristin McKee spent the lion's share of their budgets on what they assumed to be static costs such as...  more

Now more than ever, people are desperate to save money without scrimping on every little purchase or sacrificing their lifestyle. Like most Americans, stay-at-home moms Chrissy Pate and Kristin McKee spent the lion's share of their budgets on what they assumed to be static costs such as groceries and utilities.  But when using traditional couponing and cheapskate guides didn't help their budgets shrink by a dime, Pate and McKee decided to come up with their own way to save. Within a few months, their household expenses dropped by more than half - from spending $800 each per month to less than $350!  Only a few years after developing their "be centsable" system, Pate and McKee have helped thousands of subscribers save money without spending hours finding and cutting coupons, or giving up "extras" like travel and entertainment.  In this prescriptive guide, these authors show how anyone can save thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies, pet care, toys, travel, and most importantly, groceries - without giving up healthy foods, favorite products, or the occasional splurge.

More and more people are venturing into the dirt every day, inspired by the promise of fresh-from-the-backyard produce and lower grocery bills. But like any hobby, gardening has its pitfalls; without the right planning and know-how, even experienced gardeners can discover with shock that...  more

More and more people are venturing into the dirt every day, inspired by the promise of fresh-from-the-backyard produce and lower grocery bills. But like any hobby, gardening has its pitfalls; without the right planning and know-how, even experienced gardeners can discover with shock that they’ve grown a $64 tomato!Fortunately, gardeners don’t have to choose between frugal and fantastic. In The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb, Rhonda Massingham Hart provides practical, commonsense advice that helps growers save money . . . without compromising the harvest. Using an accessible tip format, Hart offers time-tested solutions that stretch a dollar, even as they yield beautiful, bountiful plants. From starting seeds to preserving produce, and from compost to water conservation, Hart’s advice ensures that readers waste neither time nor money. The book offers dozens of helpful lists, including “pennywise plants” and “best ofs,” and it covers all types of gardens — including vegetables, flowers, houseplants, and landscape foliage. Sidebars offer innovative moneysaving tips and simple instructions. The book will appeal to the first-time gardener, as well as to more experienced growers who are newly budget-conscious.

What if you could save over 70% on your monthly grocery budget and build a stockpile of food at the same time? Don t be a skeptic! Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey will jumpstart your journey to saving $600 per month! If you re interested in the idea but overwhelmed by the logistics, you ll...  more

What if you could save over 70% on your monthly grocery budget and build a stockpile of food at the same time? Don t be a skeptic! Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey will jumpstart your journey to saving $600 per month! If you re interested in the idea but overwhelmed by the logistics, you ll love our step-by-step approach that transforms even the most timid shopper from coupon-shy to coupon-savvy. Authors Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler share their expertise along with hundreds of tried and true coupon tips in a fun, user-friendly format that will have you high-fiving the grocery store cashier in no time.

A guide to stocking a small kitchen that explains the essential spices, ingredients, and equipment to have in order to create nutritious, easy meals, with more than sixty recipes to fit the urban lifestyle.  Urban Pantry holds sustainability at its center: Take advantage of local...  more

A guide to stocking a small kitchen that explains the essential spices, ingredients, and equipment to have in order to create nutritious, easy meals, with more than sixty recipes to fit the urban lifestyle.  Urban Pantry holds sustainability at its center: Take advantage of local ingredients, eliminate wasteful kitchen practices, and make the most out of the food you buy or grow. Photography by Delia Chen

In need of a Money Makeover? Let America's most popular cheapskate show you how to go from financial chaos to freedom and security--painlessly and in less time than you ever imagined. Mary Hunt has helped thousands live a debt-free life with her popular newsletter, "The Cheapskate Monthly." In...  more

In need of a Money Makeover? Let America's most popular cheapskate show you how to go from financial chaos to freedom and security--painlessly and in less time than you ever imagined. Mary Hunt has helped thousands live a debt-free life with her popular newsletter, "The Cheapskate Monthly." In The Complete Cheapskate, Mary puts all the very best money advice she has in one place. Becoming a classy, dignified cheapskate is not all that difficult, and Mary shows how with her user-friendly principles of saving, restraint, and living debt-free. This book will teach you how to: - Create--and stick to--a monthly spending plan - Live well off 80% of your income - Climb out--and stay out--of debt's hole - Stretch every dollar to its absolute maximum - Manage savings and investments - Lower bills on clothes, food, and gifts without lowering living standards - Live within a financial plan that includes a margin for fun and spontaneityWith hundreds of tips on cutting expenses, The Complete Cheapskate is the indispensable guide for people ready to regain control of their finances, relieve the stress money has created, and prepare for their future.

With up-to-the-minute information . . . And an all-new preface by the author! Out of the red . . .• Do this month’s bills pile up before you’ve paid last month’s?• Do you regularly receive past-due notices?• Do you get letters threatening legal action if...  more

With up-to-the-minute information . . . And an all-new preface by the author! Out of the red . . .• Do this month’s bills pile up before you’ve paid last month’s?• Do you regularly receive past-due notices?• Do you get letters threatening legal action if immediate payment is not made?• Do the total amounts of your revolving charge accounts keep rising?Into the black . . .Whether you are currently in debt or fear you’re falling into debt, you are not alone. Sixty million Americans--from doctors to secretaries, from executives to the unemployed--face the same problem and live under the same daily stress. Based on the proven techniques of the national Debtors Anonymous program, here is the first complete, step-by-step guide to getting out of debt once and for all. You’ll learn:• How to recognize the warning signs of serious debt• How to negotiate with angry creditors, collection agencies, and the IRS• How to design a realistic and painless pay-back schedule• How to identify your spending blind spots• How to cope with the anxiety and daily pressures of owing money• Plus the three cardinal rules for staying out of debt forever, and much more!This book is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Debtors Anonymous. A recovered debtor, the author is intimately familiar with the success of the Debtors Anonymous program.

Now more than ever it’s crucial to eliminate debt, spend smarter, save better, and achieve financial freedom—without sacrificing your social life or your sanity!Let The Smart Cookies show you how.…They were five dynamic young women: smart, successful—and secretly drowning...  more

Now more than ever it’s crucial to eliminate debt, spend smarter, save better, and achieve financial freedom—without sacrificing your social life or your sanity!Let The Smart Cookies show you how.…They were five dynamic young women: smart, successful—and secretly drowning in debt. In one year Andrea, Angela, Katie, Robyn, and Sandra dramatically improved their financial situations. Their proven recipe for success has since been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today show, MSNBC, and in the New York Daily News. How did they do it? The five women—with varied careers in marketing, public relations, social work, and real estate—joined forces to create a fun, simple, effective strategy for achieving financial success, forming a money group and supporting one another every step of the way. Now, in this extraordinary hands-on guide, The Smart Cookies tackle the unique financial challenges facing women today as they share the secrets of their extraordinary success. Learn how to:•Save money and still make room for “guilt-free spending” •Have a Girls Night In once a week—and save hundreds each year •Splurge on big-ticket items—without breaking the bank •Invest like a pro—in just a few short lessons •Get paid what you’re worth—step-by-step instructions for negotiating the best raise •Discover easy ways to cut costs—without feeling the pinch And much, much more!

Longing for a kinder, gentler world? As the old saying goes, everything begins at home, and odds are, if you live in the all-American household, the air inside is more toxic than the air outside, even if you live in the most polluted of cities. You regularly handle the filthiest object in your...  more

Longing for a kinder, gentler world? As the old saying goes, everything begins at home, and odds are, if you live in the all-American household, the air inside is more toxic than the air outside, even if you live in the most polluted of cities. You regularly handle the filthiest object in your home -- the kitchen sponge -- and put the same chemicals on your face that are used in brake fluid and antifreeze.The cleaning agents and personal care products commonly marketed to and used in American homes contain not only some very dangerous, toxic chemicals, but they also create an "overly clean," chemically bombed-out house that compromises immune systems. And with more than fifty million Americans suffering from allergies and other autoimmune diseases -- not to mention the developing and fragile immune systems of children and seniors -- large numbers of people are actually being made sicker and sicker by their homes.Learn to live a clean, healthy, more economical way with Ellen Sandbeck, the nontoxic avenger. In this must-have book for the twenty-first- century home, this passionate, witty advocate of all things organic will teach you how to maintain every part of the home -- from living room to septic tank, kitchen floor to bathroom sink -- using safe, simple cleansers and quick preventative measures as well as the most effective organic products on the market to get the job done.Learn time-saving, preventative housekeeping, such as taking thirty seconds to clean the shower while you shower. Take care of bathroom stains with baking soda and vinegar rather than commercial, toxic bathroom "bombs" peddled to you with such force by manufacturers. Need whiter whites? There is no bleaching power on earth stronger than the sun. Snow clean your fine rugs. Choose fruits and vegetables from the relatively pesticide residue-free list. Clean felt-tipped pen stains with vodka. Make furniture shine with olive oil and lemon. Your house will also smell as great as it looks.

1,700 of the Best Government Free Money Programs Your Tax Money can Buy. Plus... learn the secrets of locating thousands of other government grants, low interest loans, direct payments, contracts and free services that are available to everybody. Rich... poor... good credit... bad credit......  more

1,700 of the Best Government Free Money Programs Your Tax Money can Buy. Plus... learn the secrets of locating thousands of other government grants, low interest loans, direct payments, contracts and free services that are available to everybody. Rich... poor... good credit... bad credit... everybody is eligible to apply for government money for Home, business, Family,Education, Health, and even to pay your bills.

It's all government programs to pay your rent, bills, tuition, etc.

There are 15,000 government programs to get a better job, start a new career, get an education or follow your dream. This HUGE book gives you the information you need to get a piece of the $350 billion that is awarded to 20 million people every year.

Book which lists over 5,000 Government Sources of Grants, Loans, Venture Capital, Management, Technical Assistance and Marketing Help especially for women.

Discover 307 awesome money-making strategies that work! This revolutionary book has 20 informative, inspirational, irreverent chapters to help women business owners be more successful. Whether you are a female entrepreneur, a professional woman climbing the corporate ladder, or a woman (or...  more

Discover 307 awesome money-making strategies that work! This revolutionary book has 20 informative, inspirational, irreverent chapters to help women business owners be more successful. Whether you are a female entrepreneur, a professional woman climbing the corporate ladder, or a woman (or man!) dreaming of starting your own company, you've got to have this book. Gutsy ideas for femme fatales, grande dames, and wonder women abound here. The material covers everything from generating free publicity (then truly profiting from it) to advertising on the cheap from forming strategic alliances to capitalizing on nontraditional sales channels. Women Business Owners Wage a Revolution Sassy lasses are starting new companies at twice the rate of macho males. This isn't a fad. It isn't a trend. It's a revolution. According to statistics released by the Business Women's Network, it's estimated that by 2005, fully 50 percent of all American businesses will be owned by women, thus significantly increasing the growth rate of new enterprises. This is a gender bender of huge proportions and far-reaching ramifications. "These entrepreneurial women will change the face of business," predicts Marilyn Ross, author of the new book Shameless Marketing for Brazen HussiesTM. "Woman is blessed with a nurturing nature. We're intuitive, good listeners, and well organized. Plus we think holistically, are as tenacious as pit bulls, and can use our sensuality as a powerful agent for change in the marketplace." Ross contends that as stewards of their own talents and gifts, women are possibility thinkers. To fully succeed in today's competitive and complicated business environment they must be clever. Gutsy. Dedicated. Technologically savvy. Service oriented. "We can have just as much 'juice' as the guys and play hardball to the max," she says. "We just do it differently." Shameless Marketing for Brazen HussiesTM: 307 Awesome Money-Making Strategies for Savvy Entrepreneurs has 16 informative, inspirational, irreverent chapters to help female entrepreneurs kick butt. The material covers everything from generating free publicity (then truly capitalizing on it) to advertising on the cheap from forming strategic alliances to unveiling nontraditional sales channels. Dozens of helpful Web sites put this guide on the cutting edge, and personal stories of successful female entrepreneurs encourage as they edify. The book shows women how to be risk takers. Rule breakers. Rainmakers. As of 1999, there were 9.1 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. employing over 27.5 million people and generating $3.6 trillion in sales. Yet women traditionally make less in their ventures than do men. Ross is out to change that. "We must develop a marketing mind-set that capitalizes on our feminity; one that allows estrogen and entrepreneurship to mix and create excellence." This book points the way.

Over 1,000 Free Things straight from Uncle Sam's treasure vaults.

This comprehensive step-by-step guide on grant seeking covers everything from understanding the funder, developing a fundable project to creating measurable goals and objectives, and writing a winning proposal. Examples, guide sheets, worksheets and more are included. It's a one-of-a-kind book...  more

This comprehensive step-by-step guide on grant seeking covers everything from understanding the funder, developing a fundable project to creating measurable goals and objectives, and writing a winning proposal. Examples, guide sheets, worksheets and more are included. It's a one-of-a-kind book with a level of detail not found elsewhere in the marketplace. This clear, step-by-step guide to locating grants and funding organizations delivers: An overview of what types of grants are available and how to apply for them. Strategies for cutting through red tape. A guide to the grant-writing terminology. An explanation of why some proposals succeed while others fail. Samples of successful grant proposals. A directory of resources critical to grant seekers. Includes Internet addresses of organizations publishing information about grant makers; Federal, foundation, corporation, state and regional grants resources contact information. More than 2000 grant resources.

Uncle Sam Celebrates Busy Moms! Over 2,000 Government Programs for Moms and Women...Rich, Poor, Young, or Old! Get Free Money, Services, Gifts, Help and Information for your Home, Health, Career, Kids, Business, and Your Pocketbook!

You don't have to retire rich to have a rich retirement! Ny Times Best Selling Author, "Mr. Info", Matthew Lesko reveals how to live the life you've always wanted,even if you'd like to retire, are retired, never want to retire, or even go for a new career, at any age! For years you've been...  more

You don't have to retire rich to have a rich retirement! Ny Times Best Selling Author, "Mr. Info", Matthew Lesko reveals how to live the life you've always wanted,even if you'd like to retire, are retired, never want to retire, or even go for a new career, at any age! For years you've been working hard and paying taxes. Isn't it time you find out about all the programs Uncle Sam has for you to start getting your tax money back? Start Enjoying!

The everyperson’s easy guide to budgeting—with 75 worksheets! Do you reach the bottom of your checking account before you reach the end of the week? Are you looking to have "more" with less cash? Budgeting doesn’t have to be drudgery. These days, everyone is looking for smart,...  more

The everyperson’s easy guide to budgeting—with 75 worksheets! Do you reach the bottom of your checking account before you reach the end of the week? Are you looking to have "more" with less cash? Budgeting doesn’t have to be drudgery. These days, everyone is looking for smart, practical ways to make every dollar count. The Everything® Budgeting Book is for anyone who is trying save for their future—whether it’s for a house, a child’s education, or something on your wish list, such as a new car or dream vacation. Filled with practical tips and advice you can use immediately, The Everything® Budgeting Book can be used time and time again as your life—and financial picture—changes. Whether you need to restructure debt, save for retirement, or are just looking for ways to trim costs on everyday expenses, this book will help you get in the black fast. Featuring 75 worksheets that you can copy and use over and over again, this user-friendly guide will help keep you financially healthy for years to come. With this hands-on book, you’ll be able to balance your checkbook without acrobatics, free yourself from pre-payday panic, and have money for the things you really want. The Everything® Budgeting Book gives you: ·Advice on how to assess your spending patterns ·Easy-to-follow worksheets ·Numerous debt-consolidation resources ·Practical strategies to economize on everyday expenses ·Common sense tips on budgeting for the future ·Savvy ways to prepare for unexpected events

With simple step-by-step instructions and 175 delicious recipes, Put ‘em Up will have even the most timid beginners filling their pantries and freezers in no time! You’ll find complete how-to information for every kind of preserving: refrigerating, freezing, air- and oven-drying,...  more

With simple step-by-step instructions and 175 delicious recipes, Put ‘em Up will have even the most timid beginners filling their pantries and freezers in no time! You’ll find complete how-to information for every kind of preserving: refrigerating, freezing, air- and oven-drying, cold- and hot-pack canning, and pickling. Recipes range from the contemporary and daring -- Wasabi Beans, Cherry and Black Pepper Preserves, Pickled Fennel, Figs in Honey Syrup, Sweet Pepper Marmalade, Berry Bourbon, Salsa Verde -- to the very best versions of tried-and-true favorites, including applesauce and apple butter, dried tomatoes, marinara sauce, bread and butter pickles, classic strawberry jam, and much, much more.

Everyone wants that "just got out of the salon look" everyday but financially for most of us, it's a bit unrealistic. This practical yet posh little volume shows you inventive, inexpensive ways to look as if you've just stepped out of the pages of Vogue. You'll learn the secrets of top salons,...  more

Everyone wants that "just got out of the salon look" everyday but financially for most of us, it's a bit unrealistic. This practical yet posh little volume shows you inventive, inexpensive ways to look as if you've just stepped out of the pages of Vogue. You'll learn the secrets of top salons, couture dressing, and perfect poise-all for little or no money. From free cosmetics and makeovers to free plastic surgery, all the tricks and tips you dream about are right here-for nothing or next to nothing. Here's to a fabulous new look-at a fraction of the cost!

This book is not about buying fresh, organic, sustainable, free-range ingredients. It is not about creating picture-perfect dishes or even super-healthy ones. It is not about wowing guests with slick menus and asymmetric flower arrangements. It's about the bit that comes afterwards, the bit...  more

This book is not about buying fresh, organic, sustainable, free-range ingredients. It is not about creating picture-perfect dishes or even super-healthy ones. It is not about wowing guests with slick menus and asymmetric flower arrangements. It's about the bit that comes afterwards, the bit about eating it all up. We Britons throw away 6.7 million tons of food a year - that's a third of all the food we buy, and a fifth of our total domestic waste. And about half of it could be eaten. Imagine saving several hundred pounds every year (about GBP20,000 over a lifetime) and creating a carbon saving equivalent to taking a fifth of all cars off the road. Amazingly, we could do both simply by eating up our leftovers instead of consigning them to methane-belching landfills. The French know how to do it, and our grandparents did too. In this timely and much-anticipated book, acclaimed writer and journalist Kate Colquhoun explains how to make the most of our food.Included are recipes for meat balls and fish cakes, simple stocks and soups, inventive rice and pasta dishes, and great British pies and pickles, as well as sensible ideas for spare egg yolks and whites, wrinkly fruit and veg, and stale bread and cakes. Kate tackles frequently asked questions such as whether it is OK to reheat rice and how much mould we can scrape off the jam, and shows how some well-chosen store cupboard basics can transform any leftover carrot or bacon rind into a satisfying meal. She also takes us on a weekly shop that steers clear of the misleading BOGOFs and ready meals that are the cause of so much of our national waste. Stylishly packaged and printed on 100% recycled paper, The Thrifty Cookbook will reconnect us with our kitchen, leaving us with more time on our hands, more cash in our pockets and more space in our fridges - not to mention a great big environmental brownie point.

Just the thought of ?going green? can make you feel blue. Trying to live sustainably sounds like a whole lot of work and a whole lot of deprivation. Well, Josh Piven aims to both shrink your carbon footprint and soothe your eco-anxiety. In a guidebook that?s as funny as it is practical, Piven...  more

Just the thought of ?going green? can make you feel blue. Trying to live sustainably sounds like a whole lot of work and a whole lot of deprivation. Well, Josh Piven aims to both shrink your carbon footprint and soothe your eco-anxiety. In a guidebook that?s as funny as it is practical, Piven shows you how to green every room of the house?and have a good time doing it. Projects range from the playful (raising trout in your swimming pool) all the way to big-time, serious home alterations (installing a root cellar) that will have your neighbors green with envy. Don?t fret if you?re not a natural wrench-turner: Most of Piven?s suggestions are inexpensive, totally approachable, and accompanied by clear illustrations. This Green House is likely to be the most entertaining homeowner?s manual you?ve ever used.

Many Americans feel investing is only for the wealthy. As a result, they miss out on long-term stock market returns. The Thrifty Investor helps average investors get into the stock market by providing specific, prescriptive suggestions on low-cost stocks and mutual funds, dividend reinvestment...  more

Many Americans feel investing is only for the wealthy. As a result, they miss out on long-term stock market returns. The Thrifty Investor helps average investors get into the stock market by providing specific, prescriptive suggestions on low-cost stocks and mutual funds, dividend reinvestment plans, and more. Easy to understand and rich with examples, it tells everyday investors on a budget where they can put the extra money they do have--and get the solid returns they thought were beyond their grasp. The Thrifty Investor is perfect for budding investors who can't afford 5-star funds with $5,000 minimum investments. Readers will get the targeted information they need on: ? Top stocks and mutual funds to buy for $25 or less ? How to start a direct reinvestment plan (DRIP) ? Proven strategies for building a low-risk, affordable portfolio

With more than 120 recipes, The Thrifty Cookbook will help your money go further, get ahead with the week's cooking, and make the most of every last scrap in your refridgerator. Use some overripe tomatoes and stale bread to make a delicious Tuscan Tomato and Bread salad from the Salads, & Snacks...  more

With more than 120 recipes, The Thrifty Cookbook will help your money go further, get ahead with the week's cooking, and make the most of every last scrap in your refridgerator. Use some overripe tomatoes and stale bread to make a delicious Tuscan Tomato and Bread salad from the Salads, & Snacks chapter. Breads & Accompaniments like homemade Hoummous will put an end to expensive storebought snacks. Soups like Split Pea and Sausage are perfect for using up leftovers and raiding the pantry for those long-forgotten spices and cans of beans. Buy cheaper cuts of meat and turn them into mouthwatering Stovetop Wonders & Stews to feed a crowd. Pasta, Rice, & Grains cater for every occasion: make a large batch of Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce and stash the bulk in the freezer for a rainy day. When you're feeding a crowd, Oven Bakes, Pies, & Roasts provide fuss-free mains that ensure you get the maximum flavor and value out of a handful of key ingredients. Finally, use up a glut of apples from your garden to make a warming Windfall Apple Pie from the Desserts chapter. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to feed the family good food even when you've had to tighten the household purse strings.. More than 120 budget-friendly recipes-from pasta sauces and roasts to see you through the week, to fresh salads and risottos using up leftovers and seasonal produce. . In the same successful series as The Student Cookbook.

Best-selling author Marjorie Harris offers a timely and entertaining guide to living the richly frugal life. From tips on how to haggle to becoming a frugal fashionista, maintaining your home on a budget, and thrifty gardening, travel, and entertainment, Harris provides essential guidelines to...  more

Best-selling author Marjorie Harris offers a timely and entertaining guide to living the richly frugal life. From tips on how to haggle to becoming a frugal fashionista, maintaining your home on a budget, and thrifty gardening, travel, and entertainment, Harris provides essential guidelines to living a quality life on less. Written in her trademark witty, engaging, and accessible style, Thrifty is packed with simple and savvy tips drawn from Harris' own fulfilled, thrifty experience. Bonus tips come from renowned experts such as best-selling author Margaret Atwood, chef Jamie Kennedy, actor R. H. Thomson, travel writer Sylvia Fraser, and The Globe and Mail's style columnists.

The Frugal Woman is not cheap. She's a cost-conscious, savvy consumer who avoids wasting her time, her money, and her energy on things she does not need. She's organized about her money management, spending, and household planning. She makes decisions based on her own needs and values. She's in...  more

The Frugal Woman is not cheap. She's a cost-conscious, savvy consumer who avoids wasting her time, her money, and her energy on things she does not need. She's organized about her money management, spending, and household planning. She makes decisions based on her own needs and values. She's in control of her life.The Frugal Woman dresses her kids in brand-name clothes, gets her hair done in salons, buys antique furniture eats gourmet meals, gives gifts that wow her friends and family - and all the while socks money away in her savings and retirement account, living free of credit card debt, and feeling secure about tomorrow while enjoying today.The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life tells how to be just such a Frugal Woman - how to make the best use of what you already have, how to identify what you really need in your life (and what you don't), how to get the necessities (and even a few luxuries) for less, and how to cut down on your and the earth's wasted resources.

Grilled Peach & Shrimp CrostiniColorful Risotto-Stuffed Peppers Butternut Squash & Apple SoupCooking great meals at home doesn't have to cost a fortune. Written by two foodies who refused to let their eat-in kitchen or tiny budget disappoint their taste buds, this creative collection proves you...  more

Grilled Peach & Shrimp CrostiniColorful Risotto-Stuffed Peppers Butternut Squash & Apple SoupCooking great meals at home doesn't have to cost a fortune. Written by two foodies who refused to let their eat-in kitchen or tiny budget disappoint their taste buds, this creative collection proves you don't have to be wealthy to enjoy fine food! Alanna Kaufman and Alex Small, founders of the popular blog TwoFatAls.com, offer you 200 mouthwatering recipes that will please their palates and their pocketbooks, such as: Pomegranate Fig BitesBalsamic Grilled ArtichokesHoney-Thyme Pear & Goat Cheese Sandwiches Seared Tuna with Fennel Apricot Brandy-Baked French Toast, and more!Complete with tips on how to affordably stock and maintain a frugal pantry, as well as price breakdowns for each serving, this cookbook shows how to eat well—without breaking the bank!

Many mushroom hunters prefer to do their foraging in the marketplace, where all the mushrooms are clearly labeled and safely edible. With this fact in mind, Arleen and Alan Bessette have written Taming the Wild Mushroom, one of the first cooking guides devoted exclusively to choosing and...  more

Many mushroom hunters prefer to do their foraging in the marketplace, where all the mushrooms are clearly labeled and safely edible. With this fact in mind, Arleen and Alan Bessette have written Taming the Wild Mushroom, one of the first cooking guides devoted exclusively to choosing and preparing the mushroom species now available in many grocery stores, supermarkets, and natural and whole foods markets. A dozen wild and cultivated species are covered in the book, including White Button, King Bolete, Oyster, Chanterelle, Morel, Paddy Straw, Wood Ear, Shiitake, Enokitake, White Matsutake, Black Truffle, and Wine-cap Stropharia. Easy-to-understand descriptions and excellent color photographs of each species help market foragers choose mushrooms in peak condition. Fifty-seven original, species-specific recipes, from appetizers, soups, and salads to meat and vegetarian entrees to sauces and accompaniments, offer dozens of ways to savor the familiar and exotic flavors of these mushrooms. A mouth-watering photograph accompanies each recipe.

Foraging and gathering fresh ingredients from Nature-such as wild game, fish, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries-is an increasingly popular outdoor activity. Now a unique, new cookbook helps make the most of those ultra-fresh ingredients. Cooks are always looking for new recipes that...  more

Foraging and gathering fresh ingredients from Nature-such as wild game, fish, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries-is an increasingly popular outdoor activity. Now a unique, new cookbook helps make the most of those ultra-fresh ingredients. Cooks are always looking for new recipes that include their fresh outdoor finds. This cookbook includes ingredients from throughout North America. Sidebars contain photos of ingredients in their natural state and insightful information about them. In addition to the food photography, intimate images of fishing, hunting and harvesting lend to the mood of self-harvesting. Index and nutrition values are included.Recipe categories include: appetizer, breakfast/brunch, salad, entree, side dish, soup/stew, sauce, and dessert.

The companion to the bestseller Back to Basics for country, urban, and suburban folks. Who doesn?t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully-illustrated guide on the...  more

The companion to the bestseller Back to Basics for country, urban, and suburban folks. Who doesn?t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully-illustrated guide on the basics of living the good, clean life. It?s written with country lovers in mind?even those who currently live in the city. Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or even the wilderness, there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective. Got sunlight? Start container gardening. With a few plants, fresh tomatoes, which then become canned tomato sauce, are a real option. Reduce electricity use by eating dinner by candlelight (using homemade candles, of course). Learn to use rainwater to augment water supplies. Make your own soap and hand lotion. Consider keeping chickens for the eggs. From what to eat to supporting sustainable restaurants to avoiding dry cleaning, this book offers information on anything a homesteader needs?and more. 1000 color illustrations.

Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use?even if they live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome ?homestead? that...  more

Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use?even if they live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome ?homestead? that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables and raise farm animals, including chickens, ducks, and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.  * Speaks to the homeowner who wishes to be self-sufficient and who wants to provide wholesome, homegrown food to his or her family  * Shows how to turn even a small urban or suburban yard into a productive, efficient small farm  * Covers vegetable gardens, beekeeping, and raising farm animals, including chickens, ducks, and goats  * Runs the gamut from planting seeds to canning your own vegetables, from raising farm animals to preserving your own meat and poultry  * A how-to guide for people who want to take control of what they eat and the products they use  

In the information-rich tradition of Storye's Basic Country Skills, here is a reliable compendium of advice on how to feed our families using plants and animals raised at home. From growing fruits and vegetables to churning butter and raising chickens, "The Backyard Homestead" has...  more

In the information-rich tradition of Storye's Basic Country Skills, here is a reliable compendium of advice on how to feed our families using plants and animals raised at home. From growing fruits and vegetables to churning butter and raising chickens, "The Backyard Homestead" has all the how-to that enterprising homeowners need to make a wide array of food items. Home-produced food almost always begins in the vegetable garden. So, too, begins "The Backyard Homestead". Planning charts and a thorough vegetable-by-vegetable growing guide are accompanied by simple techniques for canning, drying, and freezing the garden's bounty. The plant section continues with the hows, whens, and wheres of growing fruits, herbs, and nuts. Hardworking food-growers will be delighted to reward themselves with healthful herbal teas and homemade wines and cordials. Recipes and simple techniques are included for the beginning home winemaker. For the truly dedicated, a chapter on grains offers an overview of growing wheat and corn, along with drying, storing, and milling solutions. Whole grains (homegrown or purchased) can be used to learn the craft of homebrewing, while milled flours are put to delicious use in pastas and breads. Part two moves from plant to animal products, begining with an overview of chicken keeping. Readers will find charts, lists, and helpful tips for collecting, storing, and using eggs, along with advice on butchering chickens and cooking the meat. Additional chapters focus on raising larger animals such as cows, sheep, and goats either for their meat or for their milk. Milk producers will find plenty of information on making simple yogurt, butter, and ice cream, as well as all the basics on getting started with cheese making. Additional information on rabbits and pigs rounds out the meat-raising sections. An overview of foraging and detailed information on installing and caring for honeybees wrap up "The Backyard Homestead". Storey's trusted advice on gardening, cooking, brewing, cheese making, and raising animals proves once and for all that it truly is possible to eat entirely from the backyard.

Gardening can be a political act. Creativity, fulfillment, connection, revolution--it all begins when we get our hands in the dirt. Food Not Lawns combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject. Activist and urban...  more

Gardening can be a political act. Creativity, fulfillment, connection, revolution--it all begins when we get our hands in the dirt. Food Not Lawns combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject. Activist and urban gardener Heather Flores shares her nine-step permaculture design to help farmsteaders and city dwellers alike build fertile soil, promote biodiversity, and increase natural habitat in their own "paradise gardens." But Food Not Lawns doesn't begin and end in the seed bed. This joyful permaculture lifestyle manual inspires readers to apply the principles of the paradise garden--simplicity, resourcefulness, creativity, mindfulness, and community--to all aspects of life. Plant "guerilla gardens" in barren intersections and medians; organize community meals; start a street theater troupe or host a local art swap; free your kitchen from refrigeration and enjoy truly fresh, nourishing foods from your own plot of land; work with children to create garden play spaces. Flores cares passionately about the damaged state of our environment and the ills of our throwaway society. In Food Not Lawns, she shows us how to reclaim the earth one garden at a time.

A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to kitchen gardening on any scale. How to Grow Food is a complete illustrated guide to the hundreds of plants that are easy to grow in the home garden. The author emphasizes gardening techniques that can be applied to any size of garden, from a window box to...  more

A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to kitchen gardening on any scale. How to Grow Food is a complete illustrated guide to the hundreds of plants that are easy to grow in the home garden. The author emphasizes gardening techniques that can be applied to any size of garden, from a window box to a side yard to the biggest backyard. This practical book features a comprehensive directory of recommended plants to suit all growing conditions in all regions. Thorough instructions and a month-by-month calendar of tasks describe how to cultivate more than 125 crops, from traditional choices to more unusual varieties. Gardeners can choose from roots and tubers; leafy crops; seed and fruit crops; grains; peppers and chilies; stem and flower crops; tree fruits; soft, bush and cane fruits; tender fruits; nuts; herbs; and edible flowers. How to Grow Food's clear instructions and reliable advice includes the use of organic and biodynamic gardening methods. Some of the topics covered are: Types of gardens and choosing the best site Designing, preparing and planting a productive garden Maximizing the use of space, such as vertical planting and fruit cages Harvesting, storing and preserving Training and pruning plants for maximum yield Tools, pests, weeds and growing from seed Helpful dos and don'ts Plant ratings related to variety, value, maintenance and season The author's special selection of star plants

The easiest and safest methods for making delectable preserves in small batches -- all year long. "Takes the pressure off cooks who don't have much time... but still want to savor the season's bounty." -Chicago Tribune (Review of the prior edition) The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving...  more

The easiest and safest methods for making delectable preserves in small batches -- all year long. "Takes the pressure off cooks who don't have much time... but still want to savor the season's bounty." -Chicago Tribune (Review of the prior edition) The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving takes the guesswork out of home preserving. Both beginners and pros can make the most of fresh fruits and vegetables when these are readily available and inexpensive. Because these recipes require a minimum of time and fuss, home cooks will enjoy creating the preserves almost as much as everyone will enjoy tasting them. Included are both traditional and new recipes. Detailed instructions provide the safest and latest processing methods. Some recipes are suitable for microwaves. A brand new chapter features freezer preserving as an alternative to the traditional methods. The more than 300 enticing recipes include: Jams, jellies and low-sugar spreads Conserves, butters and curds Pickles, relishes and chutneys Salsas, mustards and marinades Flavored oils Dessert sauces, syrups and liqueurs. With delectable recipes and professional tips, The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving is the ideal guide for anyone who craves home-made preserves but doesn't want to spend all day in the kitchen.

Sticking with the "small batches + year round" formula introduced in their bestselling first book, Put a Lid on It!, Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard once again venture into the wild world of preserving. More Put a Lid on It! shows how to make such delicious and thrilling combinations as Peach and...  more

Sticking with the "small batches + year round" formula introduced in their bestselling first book, Put a Lid on It!, Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard once again venture into the wild world of preserving. More Put a Lid on It! shows how to make such delicious and thrilling combinations as Peach and Lavender Jam, Sour Cherry Gooseberry Jam, Blood Orange Port Marmalade, and Australian Spiced Dried Fig Jam. But there's much more than just sweet spreads. Inside you'll find daring butters (Spiced Squash Butter), unusual pickles (Fire-Roasted Sweet Red Peppers), piquant sauces (Asian Whisky Sauce), sassy salsas (Peach Mint Salsa), and choice chutneys (Hellfire Chutney). Recipes for microwave and freezer jams, low-sugar spreads, specialty oils and vinegars, baby food, and recipes kids will enjoy making round out this must-have addition to your cookbook shelf.

For anyone who's ever headed to their local farmers' market reciting the mantra "I will not overbuy" but has lumbered home with bags overflowing with delicious summer strawberries, zucchini blossoms, and tomatoes, or autumn apples, pears, and cauliflower, this book will be your saving grace....  more

For anyone who's ever headed to their local farmers' market reciting the mantra "I will not overbuy" but has lumbered home with bags overflowing with delicious summer strawberries, zucchini blossoms, and tomatoes, or autumn apples, pears, and cauliflower, this book will be your saving grace. Well-Preserved is a collection of 30 small batch preserving recipes and 90 recipes in which to use the preserved goods. Preserving recipes like Marinated Baby Artichokes are followed by recipes for dishes like Marinated Artichoke and Ricotta Pie and Sausages with Marinated Baby Artichokes; a Three-Citrus Marmelade recipe is followed by recipes for Chicken Wings Baked with Three-Citrus Marmelade, Shrmp with Three-Citrus Marmelade and Lime, and Crepes with Three-Citrus Marmelade, and so on. In this book, Eugenia Bone, a New Yorker whose Italian father was forever canning everything from olives to tuna, describes the art of preserving in an accessible way. Though she covers traditional water bath and pressure canning in detail, she also shares simpler methods that allow you to preserve foods using low-tech options like oil-preserving, curing, and freezing. Bone clearly explains each technique so that you can rest assured your food is stable and safe. With Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods, you will never again have a night when you open your cupboard or refrigerator and lament that there's "nothing to eat!" Instead, you'll be whipping up the seasons' best meals all year long.

What should I be eating? Where will I get electricity and clean water? Can I stay in my current home? Living off the grid can be a daunting decision for readers who are unsure about a self-sufficient lifestyle, but more and more people are adopting this do-it-yourself way of living. This...  more

What should I be eating? Where will I get electricity and clean water? Can I stay in my current home? Living off the grid can be a daunting decision for readers who are unsure about a self-sufficient lifestyle, but more and more people are adopting this do-it-yourself way of living. This practical and informative guide eases off-the-grid beginners into such basics as: building a sustainable home; composting; privacy and security; eliminating existing debt to cut off financial ties; creating and maintaining food sources; and, taking advantage of natural energy. Ideal for readers who want to live the self-sufficient life or who just want to incorporate a few key aspects into their day-to-day, "The Everything Guide to Living Off the Grid" is an excellent introduction to homestead sustainability.

With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read addition to the Specialist series explains what it really takes to...  more

With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read addition to the Specialist series explains what it really takes to live off the fat of the land. It answers all the fundamental questions anyone considering a lifestyle change might ask, from the best way to warm your home off the grid to how much time and effort it takes to grow your own food and raise your own animals. Both the most fulfilling aspects and the hard work of self-sufficient living are revealed in full. Packed with informative illustrations and diagrams, this manual offers a wealth of useful advice for prospective small farm owners.