Frugalitarian Faves
Books We Love
Imagine making a delicious meal for your family for less than $5! The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook has 200 recipes for nourishing meals that are easy on the budget.
And has the Great Recession changed us forever? Author and contributing editor of public radio's Marketplace Money, Chris Farrell thinks so. Check out his new book The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better.
Great Value and a Wisconsin Treasure
Braise on the Go offers culinary classes at farms and orchards across Wisconsin. Chef Dave Swanson takes participants on tours of the locations where food is grown, harvests fresh ingredients and ends the tours by teaching a cooking class under a white tent. For the grand finale, students sample seasonal recipes they’ve just learned to prepare al fresco.
The Braise 2010 schedule is full of great classes in beautiful settings. Coming up, Sunday September 12, Tour de Farms 2010. It's a 35-mile leisurely bike ride touring farms in Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties. The ride starts at the Jeff-Leen Farm in Random Lake with pastries, coffee and energy drinks. Then, bike along the river and visit one or two other farms, stocked with replenishments, shady spots for napping and exciting places to explore and learn about farming.
For those who like biking, but perhaps not 35 miles of it, a shorter alternative route will be available.
Cap off the day with a farm dinner of local and seasonal products. Everyone- farmers, cyclists and chefs- will sit down and eat. For more info on Braise or to register for Tour de Farms, click www.braiselocalfood.com.
A Fantastic Show: Nearly an Entire Hour on How to Live Well on Less
On Tuesday, July 20, WUWM's Lake Effect, 89.7 FM devoted nearly an entire hour to our favorite subject. The guests?
Chris Farrell, author and economics editor for public radio’s Marketplace Money. Chris’ latest book is called The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better.
Jodi Olson, The Frugalitarian™ talked about choosing the credit card that's right for you.
And Brenda Campbell, honored as one of The Business Journal's 2010 Women of Influence, teaches high school kids all about money management and she's making an incredible impact. To hear the show, click http://www.wuwm.com/programs/lake_effect/view_le.php?articleid=1023
Resources We've Mentioned in Radio Interviews
Beautifying Your Yard:
Check your local Department of Public Works for free mulch.
A Kitchen Remodel for Less:
IM Salvage in Milwaukee has a wonderful selection of salvaged architectural pieces. Whether you're looking for built-in cabinets from the 1920's or fireplace mantels, IM Salvage has a lot to offer. Located at 8th and Cleveland in Milwaukee.
HOBO is the best place to get tiles for flooring or backsplashes. Located on Mayfair Rd. south of Mayfair Mall.
Sears Appliance Outlet has it all if you're looking for new appliances. Save big. Also located on Mayfair Rd. just 4 blocks north of Mayfair Mall.
Choosing a Credit Card that Works for You:
Beat the Summer Heat
Don't have air conditioning? Take in a movie at the discount movie theaters. Admission at Cedarburg’s Rivoli Theater is only $3, $2 on Tuesdays. It’s a beautifully restored old theater run by volunteers. Other budget theaters are in Greenfield and Oak Creek. Let's support these value cinemas!
