http://frugalyankee.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Frugal Yankee en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:49:06 GMT 2010-01-05T03:49:06Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966137 It's that time when making money resolutions for the new year is staring at us. The news about the economy is encouraging, but that shouldn't slow down any thoughts about making money resolutions . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:11:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966137 Frugal Yankee 2009-12-28T22:11:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956830 Seeing Santa is a great American tradition. Kids get excited. Parents get jazzed. The Frugal Yankee tracked down Boston's best Santa and asked him to share some of his tips to make seeing Santa an enjoyable . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:37:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956830 Frugal Yankee 2009-12-21T12:37:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939183 What came first, the blog or the plagiarism? While poking around the internet, there are so many similar articles, the question becomes which came first, the blog or the plagiarism? For example, two . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939183 Frugal Yankee 2009-12-09T17:41:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913708 The truth about Black Friday and Cyber Monday is that they are inventions. The truth is Black Friday, and to a lesser extent Cyber Monday, were created by the retail industry to sell more products. . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913708 Frugal Yankee 2009-11-23T12:45:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910138 After traveling many miles to be with friends and family, we will fondly recall those sturdy Pilgrims who survived the tough 1620 winter. Afterwards, and with the help of some really nice . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910138 Frugal Yankee 2009-11-20T13:51:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885037 Will Rogers, American, would have been 130 years old today, November 4. In 1879 in a place called Dog Iron Ranch near Oologah OK, Will Rogers w as born. His month was part Cherokee and his father was . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885037 Frugal Yankee 2009-11-04T17:56:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854866 Halloween Safety Tips? Wow, how boring! Yeah, it is boring, but when the wee ones head outside, in the dark, safety means a lot. Is there anyone who doesn't know the basics? Have a flashlight, wear . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:25:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854866 Frugal Yankee 2009-10-15T15:25:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842479 Once a little discussed ritual, tailgating has become mainstream and in this economy, frugal tailgating is essential. Web sites, sports networks, books and more all tout this fun pre-game event. It is . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:17:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842479 Frugal Yankee 2009-10-07T13:17:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829481 Its that time of year when country fairs and carnivals are popping up all over the place. Besides the exhibits, the rides and the food, there is the midway with all those 'games of chance'. If you play . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829481 Frugal Yankee 2009-09-28T18:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785470 A strong case can be argued that like academics, sports and arts are important parts of a child’s education. Unfortunately, that view is not held by many school systems. Over the years, as . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:23:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785470 Frugal Yankee 2009-08-24T09:23:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777460 Reports of an auto mechanic shortage may be premature, but not by much. There will be fewer mechanics and more expensive car repairs coming in the near future. That joyous reality can be mitigated . . . Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:20:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777460 Frugal Yankee 2009-08-17T21:20:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752197 Farmers Markets are a great place to shop and support the local economy. If you're venturing out to buy fresh produce, Farmers Market offer a lot of advantages. To take full use of those advantages, . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752197 Frugal Yankee 2009-07-27T14:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743416 BBQing with gas got a little more expensive this summer, and you may not have even noticed it. Nearly 70% of Americans grill their dogs, burgers, veggies and whatever else they can toss on the grill . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:10:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743416 Frugal Yankee 2009-07-20T15:10:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738778 At what point did we get so arrogant?   The financial industry abandons long held practices and begins unchecked avariciousness.  The next thing we know, millions of people lose trillions . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:36:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738778 Frugal Yankee 2009-07-16T11:36:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697903 (You can also read our report on RECESSION WEDDINGS @ http://bit.ly/b0KUH ) Purchasing wedding rings can be expensive, but looking at frugal alternati ves does not mean they won't be beautiful. Even . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:52:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697903 Frugal Yankee 2009-06-29T15:52:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712010 RECESSION WEDDINGS are just like any other, except there's less money to spend. Back in 1939 it wasn't RECESSION WEDDINGS we were talking about, it was DEPRESSION W EDDINGS . Back then the average . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:48:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712010 Frugal Yankee 2009-06-16T17:48:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693295 Americans cars are getting older. Last fall the average car was about 5.2 years old. Today it is over 6 years old. We are holding onto our cars longer. The purchase of a new car is being delayed as the . . . Wed, 27 May 2009 18:37:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693295 Frugal Yankee 2009-05-27T18:37:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687612 When it comes to grilling outside having some BBQ tips that impress is vital. Man. Meat. Flames.  Men seldom cook in the kitchen, but head outdoors, start  a fire and stand . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 19:53:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687612 Frugal Yankee 2009-05-20T19:53:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679804 Health Care in 2009 has changed. With the world spinning as rapidly as it does, you may not have noticed that health care in 2009 has changed from even two years ago. Remember when we used to complain . . . Tue, 12 May 2009 11:13:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679804 Frugal Yankee 2009-05-12T11:13:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674163   We were raised in a small town in Connecticut with a combination of traditional New England values coupled with Irish-American sensibilities. At the highest point there were 10 siblings. Running . . . Tue, 05 May 2009 10:08:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674163 Frugal Yankee 2009-05-05T10:08:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673254 The last thing you want to do is to seem cheap while saving on Mother's Day Yet in this recessionary economy saving on Mother's Day is a necessity, but making sure you do it right is even . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 14:13:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673254 Frugal Yankee 2009-05-04T14:13:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667669 The Swine Flu Epidemic is causing health officials everywhere to react quickly, hopefully correctly, all in an attempt to stave off a repeat of the Flu Epidemic of 1918. In 1918, over 600,000 Americans . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:56:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667669 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-27T23:56:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667132 The warm weather is here as is a bad economy; this means it is time for budget baseball. There is nothing as American as baseball, but there is a problem. Going to baseball games with the family is increasingly . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:42:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667132 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-27T13:42:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660845 Wednesday, April 22 Apple's Quarterly Report will be announced. Since the introduction of the iPod and the iPhone, the alleged smarty pants on Wall Street look at Apple's Quarterly Report . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:34:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660845 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-20T12:34:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656492 As the economy gets worse, there will be recession winners and, sadly, losers. The recession winners are those businesses which thrive in a down turn. Americans are not eating out in restaurants . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:42:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656492 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-15T09:42:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651012 Easter Baskets are one fun, creative and one of the greatest guilty pleasures of childhood. As a child, the Easter Basket was a vessel of delight. Tucked in a sea of colorful 'grass', chocolate . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:41:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651012 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-09T10:41:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646264 Who said it  easy to be green? Wasn't it Kermit the Frog? Didn't he sing, "It Isn't Easy Being Green" back in 1970? He was talking about his epidermis. These days were . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:38:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646264 Frugal Yankee 2009-04-04T12:38:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641658 Calling customer service is a pain; it is an immediate blood pressure raiser. It didn't start out that way, but calling customer service is a pain. It is as aggravating a chore we face. There . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:43:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641658 Frugal Yankee 2009-03-30T18:43:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630330 How did Natasha Richardson die from what all reports say was a minor accident? The excellent actress Natasha Ri chardson succumbed to an apparent head injury she suffered while learning to ski. How . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:31:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630330 Frugal Yankee 2009-03-19T09:31:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629193 Are you looking for a Hangover cure the day after St. Patrick is celebrated to excess? The effects of getting drunk get deeper and more profound as we age. I remember seeing an old film where . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:53:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629193 Frugal Yankee 2009-03-18T13:53:42Z