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  1. 05-25-2008, 10:54 AM #1
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    Thumbs up Tightwad Gazette

    If you really want to be frugal, you can borrow the Tightwad Gazette at your local library. If you library doesn't have a copy on hand, they can request one from another branch. And, you can keep renewing it.
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  2. 05-25-2008, 12:40 PM #2
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    I borrowed mine from the library this week. It`s the first time I have read it.
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  3. 05-25-2008, 02:10 PM #3
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    I have done this many times with TWG. Also with Dave's books
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  4. 05-25-2008, 09:29 PM #4
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    I borrowed mine .. got the 1st one read & on on the 2nd now. I love it so inspiring and the recipes are awesome.
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  5. 05-26-2008, 12:05 PM #5
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    Borrowing is a great way to test drive but I had to own that book. It is so beat up from years of use...LOL. WELL worth the investment, especially if you can find it used!
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  6. 06-19-2008, 11:32 AM #6
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    Default Tijghtwad Gazette

    I've seen one for sale at the Library used book sale. MIght even be lucky enough to find them in garage sales?
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  7. 06-19-2008, 11:37 AM #7
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    I ended up buying mine off ebay.
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  8. 06-19-2008, 11:53 AM #8
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    This is my favorite frugal book. I reread it constantly, so for me it made sense to have a copy. I do agree about test driving it first at the library.
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  9. 06-20-2008, 10:23 AM #9
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    I could never get it at the library -- it was always being stolen! So I asked for a copy to be given to me as a gift, and then found a second copy at a yard sale a couple years ago! I always have a copy on hand.
    If you're interested in frugal living, minimalism and and
    family centralized living, please visit my website at http://www.miniMOMist.com.
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  10. 06-20-2008, 10:31 AM #10
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    I bought all three of mine from Amazon.ca and got two of them for a penny! Of course, I had to pay shipping but it was worth it. The series is really great and has given me some wonderful ways to look at being as frugal as I can possibly be.
    Wife to DH since 10/31/2002!
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  11. 06-20-2008, 10:37 AM #11
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    I read books #1 and #2. The Library doesn't have #3 but I'll keep looking for it. Great Book!! GreatTips!!
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  12. 06-30-2008, 09:57 PM #12
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    I just got the 1st book on bookmooch for free! I was very excited since it was on a lot of people's wishlists.
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    I think I'm the only one who ever borrows the Complete TWG from our library! But at least I know it'll always be on the shelf if I want to check it out!

    I have asked for a copy for Christmas but I don't want anyone to spend the $22 for a brand new copy! I found a used one on ebay and another on Amazon both for around $15. Perhaps I'll leave a few *hints* around regarding these "on sale" prices!
    May Goals:
    Only $300 for groceries this month - $206/$300
    Monthly coupon/valued customer savings = $14.08
    No wasted food!
    Stick to budget!
    Track spending DAILY
    Get checkbook balanced
    Save $200 toward EF: $85/$200

    2012 FV Challenges: Try New Recipes Challenge: 22/52, Menu Planning Challenge: 21/52, Grocery Reduction Budget Challenge, Change Jar Challenge: $27.81 as of 1-14-12, Lose A Pound A Week Challenge: 3/48, No Wasted Food Challenge

    2012 Goals

    1. To pay off CC (only $917.15 left!) and never again charge more than I can pay off each month.
    2. Snowball the CC payment into Sears Credit Card bill (no interest) and get it paid off ASAP.
    3. Snowball the CC and Sears card payments into hospital bill (due w/ Baby #2 via C-section in mid-January). Pay that off ASAP.4. Snowball payments into DH's student loan (as of 12/4/11 there's still $4770.84 remaining). Pay off by 12/31/12.
    5. Keep our grocery budget to $300 each month.
    6. Use Dave Ramsey's budget sheet and get on track with this each pay period.
    7. Get and keep checkbook balanced and keep an eye (weekly if not daily) on our e-statements.
    8. Get savings account up to $8,000 (incl. emergency fund)
    9. Make 2 Christmas gifts per month: 0/24.
    10. Get our home organized: use a receipt book, keep my coupon organizer in check, have a touch-once policy for paper (touch once and then file or toss).
    11. Achieve "give or get" goal of $1500 for the board I serve on by 9/30/12.
    12. Taxes filed by March 17.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CTOAIWB View Post
    Borrowing is a great way to test drive but I had to own that book. It is so beat up from years of use...LOL. WELL worth the investment, especially if you can find it used!
    My copy looks like elephants ran over it or used it in a volley ball game as the ball but it is hanging in there. Its my Bible in the kitchen.
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  15. 07-02-2008, 10:44 AM #15
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    I borrowed it once from my library. After reading it, I broke down and purchased it off of eBay.
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