Lately a friend of mine has been sharing how she wants to be very frugal in the coming year.

I remember when I was frugal. I had even started writing my own frugal cookbook. What happened to me? Well I got really off track.

Alyssa has really inspired me to get back to my frugal ways. It should be easier. Really it should. I am declaring the year of 2008 to be the year for me, so being frugal fits right in. And I am going to start my frugal ways on Friday when I grocery shop. Going to bring in the New Year right!

So that means I have 3 days to get things into shape before I get started. Being frugal for me is a bit different. I am not very good at the coupon thing. Besides the fact that the newspaper delivery person can never seem to get my paper to me on Sunday to deliver my coupons, I don’t cook the way that makes sense to use coupons.

I cook most meals from scratch. And if you notice most coupons are for ready made things and such. Now don’t get me wrong I love coupons! I just don’t go out of my way to do them. I am thinking maybe I can work them more into my routine.

First thing tomorrow I am going to work on getting my January menu up and going. I do two weeks at at time. This seems to work best for me.

I also need to work on my weaknesses. That McDonalds things kills me! I love their iced coffee and there are days when I would kill for a quarter pounder! And the mall. Having two preteen daughters? Geez louise! I need to stay away from that place at all cost!

So send me all ideas hints and tips. I will be sure to share with you my recipes and shopping adventures! I will have to post on Friday afternoons about my trips to the store. They are always just so much fun!!!