Na Na pinches her pennies

Shh… don't tell anyone I'm poor. They all think I'm living frugal and green just like everyone these days. This is a blog about a senior citizen living a frugal life, on a fixed income, in a low income food desert, and passing along knowledge from lessons learned. Some she learned from her Grandma Mama many years ago and some learned only a few days ago.

I can’t win

The toilet sink replacement arrived and is the exact same size as the one it was supposed to replace. Bummer! I’m sad about it but not giving up. I’ll figure … Continue reading

November 19, 2023 · 11 Comments

City sewer construction has started

The safety fences went up this week. Its just six feet from my steps. The trees in some of the back yards will be cut down starting on Monday. I’m … Continue reading

October 29, 2022

Washing day 1940s style

I’m still editing but thought I’d give you an idea of what I’ve been thinking about doing my laundry. The Kuppet portable washing machine, as well as similar brands, is … Continue reading

September 13, 2022 · 8 Comments

Daily life – August 7 to 13, 2022

There is not a day goes by that I’m not on the lookout for ways to save instead of spend. Writing about it can be difficult because sometimes it takes … Continue reading

August 13, 2022 · 24 Comments

Finding humor when life isn’t fun

If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have nothing to worry about. Sometimes laughter and humor about being frugal will help soothe a worried mind. I do my best to … Continue reading

August 7, 2022 · 7 Comments

My victory garden

Over the last three weeks two occasional tips were left in my tip jar and one tip arrived by snail mail. I could hardly wait to show you what those … Continue reading

June 9, 2022 · 19 Comments

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