While perusing one of my bookshelves, I decided to look again at the original Tightwas Gazette books acquired way back when. They were a great catalyst for living a frugal life along with Your Money or Your Life. I am struck by how detailed all of her analysis was on various purchases - down to the ounce. And it reminded me of some things I had forgotten like noticing how much detergent you add - it's often way more than you need because who measures anymore? Also interesting to note that the internet wasn't being used at that time so further information on books or products required snail mail. But the biggest eye opener to me was how wasteful by comparison we have become in present day culture.