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1. Gephart says

   You have to read through McBride’s sermons before you get to the practical aspects, of which there are not many. She at least has an index to her recipes, some of which are not necessarily frugal, but are interesting nonetheless. I get the impression that McBride has some kind of inferiority complex about frugality (you need to hide the fact when possible by being Martha Stewart) which obviously creates a conflict when you read her ideas, both in this book and in her previous one. Many of her “frugal” ideas still involve buying stuff, and part of being frugal is NOT buying so much stuff. Overall, this book is interesting to read through, but not necessarily to buy unless you’re a fan of hers–apparently she has a newsletter. I’d never even heard of her until her first book came out. If you want something really creative in terms of being frugal, The Tightwad Gazette is a much better book if you can get past the word “Tightwad”.

   December 25, 2009, 4:49 am
2. McKendrick says

   This was a little disappointing to me. I have Tracey’s first book “Frugal Luxuries” and totally love that. I do not like this one as much.

   December 25, 2009, 10:42 am
3. Pashby says

   If you live with a rat race mentality this book is not for you. If you are desperately seeking simple treasures to bring smiles to your day and others this is a RARE GEM! There is a focus on fun gifts to give others. Many of the gifts use items recycled from the kitchen combined with items from your garden. You will not spend much money but will need to invest your time to create the items. I loved this sense they are very inexpensive I can share more gifts with others. There is a real touch of sharing family traditions and togetherness.

   December 25, 2009, 5:11 pm
4. Brooks says

   Some reviews of her other books disparagingly refer to her as a frugal Martha Stewart and say who needs all this “luxurious” stuff. So? I really like this book. Living frugally doesn’t necessarily have to mean living spartanly. I like nice things like bath salts, drawer fresheners, etc., and since I’m a mom, I like to make things myself and know that there aren’t nasty chemicals or anything articifical in the things in my home.

   December 25, 2009, 10:58 pm
5. Fairman says

   This is an awfully warm and cozy book that encourages the reader to create a beautiful and comforting home. She emphasizes making each corner of a house appealing and gives practical suggestions for making that happen. And while I’ve heard criticisms for her use of the word *frugal*, I guess it depends on what you consider frugal to be. Cheapskate she’s not, but her suggestions are mostly in the reach of the average joe.

   The recipes are fun and I esp. enjoyed the quotes given at the beginning of each section. She also covers the topic of clutter and how it can bog the homemaker down. She never makes a suggestion without giving you an out for it. Excellent!

   I think Mrs. McBride has a great grasp on making a house feel like a home. Greatly recommend it for other *cozy* types!

   December 26, 2009, 4:57 am
6. Aikawa says

   You feel the quality as soon as you put it on your wrist. I too being a big man was pleasently suprised at the size of this watch, and the diamonds are much bigger than other watches, not chips but full faceted diamonds. I am sure they would sell many more of these with a better picture.

   December 26, 2009, 11:00 am
7. Karlsson says

   This is one of two Lucien Piccard steel-band dress watches that I purchased after graduating from law school to wear in the office and in court. I hesitated with this watch because of the description of the color of the face (lemon chiffon?). The quality of the crystal (sapphire, not chrystal), the band (two-tone stainless steel), the movement (Swiss, not Chinese or cheap quartz), and the price ($99…are you kidding me!) won me over. Then the watch arrived. The face has an extremely subtle yellow face (I’m a guy…I don’t have a clue what “lemon chiffon” is) that is textured somewhat like fancy resume paper, decent sized diamond accents at the five-minute marks, simple yet elegant gold hands, and a sturdy-feeling two-tone stainless steel band (can be worn with silver and gold cuff links). The big surprise with this watch is how much bigger the face appears to be relative to its listing (37 mm). For me–a big guy with big hands and wrists–this was a welcome surprise.

   December 26, 2009, 5:00 pm
8. Ingram says

   The watch is really nice looking and definitely worth the $80 I paid but it’s just too big for my wrist.

   December 26, 2009, 10:50 pm
9. Raether says

   Model: Lucien Piccard Men’s Watch 26022D

   Suggested Retail price: $250.00
   Price Range: $99.98 – $229.00
   Average sales Price: $177.93
   Manufactured in China, with some European parts.

   Case material: Gold plated two tone surgical grade stainless steel case
   Case dimensions: 36mm in diameter; 9mm thick
   Weight: 3.9 oz
   Movement: Swiss ETA quartz – A $40.00 movement
   Crystal type: Scratch resistant sapphire coated crystal
   Crown: Push and pull crown
   Water resistant: 100 meter (330 feet)
   Dial color: Cream
   Band type: Steel bracelet with fold over clasp with push buttons
   Band length: Will fit 5 1/2 – 8 inch wrist

   Additional features: Date display; 11 diamond markers on dial

   Warranty: Manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty

   December 27, 2009, 5:16 am
10. Lao says

    I have had this watch for 6 months. It is a pretty dress watch, and It keeps time reliably. I often find the clasp to come spontaneously undone and have accumulated a lot of scratches on the steel band. I was concerned when I got it wet, but it holds up to water exceptionally well.

    December 27, 2009, 11:15 am

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