As I mentioned in last week’s post, I’ve been learning a bit more about spiritual frugality. I’ve also just been thinking generally about different types of frugality. We all have different reasons for choosing this path. I think if I get more connected to my own reasons for living frugally, then I’ll be able to […]
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Spiritual Frugality: Would Finding Faith Save Me Money?
There are many different types of or approaches to frugal living. Environmentally-minded frugality, a simple living focus, and spiritual frugality are just a few examples. Spiritual frugality is one approach that I don’t know as much about, but I am curious to learn more. What is Spiritual Frugality? Spiritual frugality simply means that you choose […]
Cord Cutting Tips: Put an Antenna Back on Your TV
You wouldn’t automatically think that an elderly women would offer some of the best cord cutting tips. Nevertheless, I recently had dinner with a woman who told me that she uses an antenna to get her television channels for free. Immediately, I thought, “how quaint.” After all, I have fond memories of those rabbit ears […]
7 Frugal Living Tips From Famous People
You would think the best frugal living tips come from people who struggle to make ends meet. After all, necessity is the mother of invention right? While it’s certainly true that people without money have some great tips for frugal living, they aren’t the only ones who live frugally. Kiplinger recently published an article with […]
Frugal Living Blog Roundup: What You’ll Want To Read If You’re Not Already
I hope you’re visiting this frugal living blog because you find it both interesting and helpful. Of course, it’s not the only frugal living blog out there. There are so many different styles and approaches. The more that you read about frugal living, the more that you can learn. Not sure what other frugal living […]
What is Frugal Fatigue and How to Fight It
There have been times in in my money-saving journey when I have caved in to frugal fatigue. Put simply, I got sick of living frugally. I got tired of doing the things I knew I should do to save money long-term. Therefore, I splurged. I busted my budget. It may have felt good momentarily but […]
5 Things to DIY to Save Money
I love to DIY projects. Well, some projects. I have a limited range of crafting ability. I’m good at what I’m good at … then there are the other things. Of course, if I’m having fun with a project then it doesn’t matter much how skilled at it I am. On the other hand, if […]
Cheap vs. Frugal: What’s the Difference?
Cheap vs. frugal … there’s a difference. It’s important to understand that difference. Here’s why. Frugal living is a lifestyle choice. If you fully understand why you have made that choice, then you’re more likely to stick with it. Moreover, you’ll be glad that you did. In contrast, if you save money and reduce spending […]
10 Frugal Celebrities Show Us How to Live Well on any Budget
Frugal celebrities show us that living on a budget isn’t about how much money you earn. In fact, frugal living is something that you can embrace at any income level. It is more about a mindset than about a specific financial goal. Here are tips from ten frugal celebrities. 1. Embrace Free Hobbies Jimmy Carter […]
Important Habits You Need for Frugal Living
Frugal people implement many tricks to save money. However, the real savings isn’t in the tricks. It’s in the daily habits you need for frugal living.