Looking for a small gift-sized book to tuck into a loved one’s stocking this year? I have something for both the practical person and the lofty list-maker!
Fresh from Chronicle Books is a frugal guide in a pocket size. the Penny Saving Household Helper: Five Hundred Little Ways to Save Big by Rebecca DiLiberto is tiny in size (4-1/2″x6″), but big on hints and tips. With this clever book, you can find ways and ways to save money on just about everything.
Have you ever wondered how to throw a cheap dinner party? Or conceal minor furniture scratches with things around the house? How about finding out how to dine out on the cheap? Or what to do with those cast-off chicken or turkey bones after a big dinner?
All of these questions (and nearly 500 more) are answered in a short and sweet, clear and concise, easy to locate way. The Penny Saving Household Helper isn’t just for the frugal living conscious….it’s for anyone looking for how to make the most out of life (and things) without breaking the bank. ($12.95 at ChronicleBooks.com)
Anyone who considers themselves “a list-maker by trade” (like me) would adore Curious Lists: A Creative Journal for List-Lovers. It’s a small, antique-in-its-charm mini book that is full of categories and places to make all sorts of fun lists.
This isn’t your usual list-it book. There are places in here to write down your ideas of “yuppie drinks,” “incompatible household pets,” “imitation meats for the adventurous,” and “inappropriate questions to ask at a birthday party.” See? Told you it was fun. (Even if you aren’t a “list-maker.”
There are 256 wonderful pages and a ribbon marker to hold your place, so this little book can tuck into your coat pocket or purse and go with you everywhere. There are tons of lists to make, so it will be a great occupier of time for a long while….whether you’re in a waiting room, on the subway, or in the backseat heading to a family trip. ($12.95 at ChronicleBooks.com)
Janet (2 years ago)
Curious Lists sounds like a very unique book!