Am I the only person that gets excited when September rolls around? Perhaps it is the idea of going back to school, buying new stationery and of course new clothes. I feel the end of summer brings a chance of reinvention, like the chubby kid that comes back after the summer looking stunning as the [...]
Every Friday is Tip Day at The Lean Times How to make the most out of an all inclusive holiday 1. Consult Tripadvisor about the resort, read the most recent reviews and ask questions on the forums. You should have done this before booking anthing but it is always wise to visit the forums right [...]
Christmas is just around the corner, yipes! So what is a Lean girl to do? Make gifts of course! It is a bit late to learn to knit so I am proposing for you to make lovely food gifts. How many people need more stuff? I am trying to clear out my clutter, to start [...]
There are all sorts of frugal rules when you are working to get out of debt – make a budget, don’t eat in restaurants, don’t go to the shops to browse, stick to the list when food shopping, don’t buy anything unless it is a necessity, to name just a few. – I try to [...]
I am in New York for a brief visit with family and to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving is in fact a very Lean holiday and also my favourite. There are a few reasons, mostly Lean ones, why I choose Thanksgiving as the time I visit my family every year. My reasons are: First of [...]