Any GREAT Frugal Books out there?

**AmyBoz** · 01-01-2005, 03:10 PM

I'm feeling like I've read them all at this point and am really craving some new books about frugality. Any recommendations?

**mommy2many** · 01-01-2005, 03:38 PM

Which ones have you read? I don't want to suggest one that you have already read....

**sunshine** · 01-01-2005, 04:12 PM

I'll list my favorites and you can ditch the ones you've alread read:

Miserly Moms- by Joni McCoy

The More with Less CookBook and Living More with Less- by Doris Jansen Longacre

Financial Peace- by Dave Ramsey

The Complete Tightwad Gazette- by Amy D (I can't remember how to spell her last name)

Living on Less-- it's an older book put out by Mother Earth News, I don't have my copy in front of me for the actual author.

**QuilterMom** · 01-01-2005, 06:57 PM

One I found at the library and read last year is The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life: Simplify Your Life, Save Money And Be Happier edited by Stacia Ragolia.

**AmyBoz** · 01-01-2005, 09:41 PM

Has anyone read this one?

Saving Money with the Tightwad Twins : More Than 1,000 Practical Tips for Women on a Budget

I just found it at Amazon and think it looks interesting.

I have read Miserly Moms and the Tightwad Gazette from the ones listed above. Keep 'em coming!

**homesteadmamma** · 01-01-2005, 09:45 PM

Yes Amy, its not bad. I don't think you'd get much out of it though. Its pretty much the same thing as the TWG. I wouldn't purchase it, I'd see if you could find it at the libary.

**guest2** · 01-01-2005, 09:47 PM

I've read the book by the Tightwad Twins and loved it! Some of my favorites are books that Cynthia Yates has written:

1,001 Bright Ideas to Stretch Your Dollars: Pinch Your Pennies, Hoard Your Quarters, Collar Your Dollars

The Complete Guide to Creative Gift-Giving

I love her ideas and the way that she writes.

**AmyBoz** · 01-01-2005, 09:56 PM

CJ...That's the great thing! I received Barnes and Noble gift cards for both Christmas and my birthday from a variety of people. I've got gift cards to spend and they are burning a hole in my pocket!