Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying then spending time with loved ones, good food and good times. Being inside eating a hot meal and playing games is particularly satisfying when the weather gets cold and crisp. So in the interest of getting to those left-overs quickly, here’s the round up.

  • If you can manage to read books on your computer, here is a great collection of resources for getting books online. (Read it here)
  • In case you haven’t been following the save $1,000 in 30 days challenge over at I Will Teach You To Be Rich, here’s a highlight about the using self-persuasion to convince yourself to buy less. (Read it at I Will Teach You To Be Rich)
  • In honor of Thanksgiving, Lifehacker does a roundup of some of the best free software available.   (Read it at Lifehacker)
  • Though I love making (and giving) homemade gifts, books can often make great gifts as well. Boing Boing does a roundup of great new books to give to kids of all ages. (Read it at Boing Boing)
  • WIth all of the Black Friday mania, Zen Habits’ post on simplicity and saving the world is a nice reminder. (Read it at Zen Habits)
  • Sometimes adding that little something extra to a dish is all you need to make a frugal recipe gourmet quality. My super cheap bean soup goes from average to amazing with just a little lemon olive oil. WiseBread does a roundup of some other simple extras to add gourmet flair to any meal. (Read it at WiseBread)

Queercents Roundup: Here’s a list from Paula of creative gift solutions for last minute holiday shopping.