The Frugalista Files

I found a new blog tonight - The Frugalista Files. The blogger talks about her challenge of living a frugal lifestyle for a month after a few college years of spending big.

From the site:

During the month of February, reporter Natalie P. McNeal does the unthinkable: buys virtually nothing. She knows she needs to rein in her spending. She will go a month without shopping, eating out, manicures, eyebrow waxing and/or hair salon visits. Get a front seat view in her quest to save a buck. Natalie will be cooking regularly, coupon clipping and free-party hopping. And yes, The Frugalista is determined to have a good time – for free.

Her latest post mentions one of the shifts in the current economy - Packaged food sales are up as more people are eating at home.