Susan

Why I Paid Some Kids to Rake My Leaves

by Guest Blogger Susan November 21, 2010

So, I paid a couple of neighborhood lads to rake my leaves this fall.   I fully realize this is not in the cheapskate handbook.  I could tell you all about by back surgery and how I don’t want to don’t want my surgeon or chiropractor to lecture me.  Again.  I could have  talked  a friend [...]

No Eating Out Challenge: Make Tasty Appetizers

by Guest Blogger Susan November 18, 2010

I admire those of you who are taking the “No Eating Out Challenge.” I don’t really eat out often enough to make it much of a challenge for me to give up. Don’t throw things at your screen, have plenty of other vices to work on. When I do eat out, I always look at [...]

Get to Know Guest Blogger Susan

by Christina Brown November 17, 2010

For those of you who are long-time readers of Northern Cheapskate, you may have seen a post or two from someone named Guest Blogger Susan. Guest Blogger Susan is a dear friend of mine from college, and I love that she takes the time out of her busy schedule to write a few things here [...]

Switching from a 30-year to a 15-year Mortgage

by Guest Blogger Susan June 24, 2010

The following is a guest post from my dear friend Susan. So, I went to the loan officer at the bank and asked if we could find a way to raise my mortgage payment. No, I have not lost my mind. It’s a long story that starts with my bedtime stories as a tot, some [...]

Why I Can’t Afford a $4 Shovel

by Guest Blogger Susan June 3, 2009

The following is a guest post from my frugal friend, Guest Blogger Susan. While I cut coupons, shop sales, make do or make without, and generally live within my means, there are a few things I am happy to pay full price for. Repairs I can’t do myself. I can hold my own when it [...]

Frugal Resources for Affordable Meals

by Guest Blogger Susan May 15, 2009

Note: The following is a guest post from my good friend and frugal guest blogger Susan. While coupons and deals are wonderful, you still have to figure out how to turn groceries in to meals.  This can be a very tricky business.  You can make a most delicious meal only to have your 3-year-old announce [...]

Sometimes It’s Worth It to Pay More for a Trim

by Guest Blogger Susan April 17, 2009

The following is a guest post by frugal friend Guest Blogger Susan. The difference between an $18 haircut and a $30 haircut is not just 12 bucks. A while ago I was in a craft store when I heard someone say “Oh, Susan, Hello!”  I looked up to see a lady I didn’t recognize.  I [...]

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