A few days ago I wrote my thought on “What is Frugal Living?“, today I wanted to give you another perspective. Here are what a few other bloggers think: About.com “What is Frugal Living?” “Ways to Define Frugality” on iVillage “What Does it Mean to Live Frugally” on Hillbilly Housewife
What is frugal living?
What is Frugal Living? Frugal living is not creating a budget, bringing your lunch to work, never eating out, wearing hand me down clothes, keeping the thermostat at 64 or even using coupons. Those things can contribute to a frugal lifestyle, but they are simply strategies and techniques. Tools if you will-not frugal living itself. … Keep Reading
A Call for Topics “Intro to Frugal Living”
I’ve been thinking for a while that I need to get back to basics-go over some of the basic philosophies & skills that can help folks who are just beginning a frugal lifestyle. Think of it as sort of a primer to the budget lifestyle. Of course I have ideas (when haven’t I had ideas?)… Keep Reading
Top Frugal Resources in YOUR Town
What are some of the top resources for frugal living available to most of us? #1-The Library. Free books, videos, books on tape and magazines are standard these days in all librarys. Most have free computer and internet access as well. And don’t worry if the size of your library is small, with the interlibrary… Keep Reading
On Being Frugal-Why Bother?
It struck me today-why bother? Why do (or should) we spend the time or effort to be frugal? The answer to this question is highly personal. For me: #1-Because it provides peace of mind. I don’t have to be constantly worring about how to feed my family, make my payments or escape the bill collectors…. Keep Reading
Children’s School Fundraiser Philosophy
Have you ever noticed how sticking to your convictions, whatever they are, can be difficult? Especially in the face of peer pressure. When everyone else is doing something it can be really hard to be the one who doesn’t. There are a lot of things in frugality that are like that. You know what I… Keep Reading
How to Be Frugal, Pay Your Bills and Save Money in 10 Easy Steps
Just send $19.95 and we will send you our fantastic e-course. . .. . Just kidding. . .You thought I was channeling the dude from the OrangeGlo commercials for a minute there didn’t you? I hate to break this to you, but becoming frugal is going to take some time, thought and effort on your… Keep Reading
Frugality Meets Reality.
Sometimes you desire to be frugal just has to bow to reality. Let me explain. As I’ve mentioned before I am traveling this week. I’ve got a conference, some business meetings and then a few days visiting my sister (she’s so fun-we are going to have a great time) Yankee Bill (bless him) is playing… Keep Reading
The Process of Becoming Frugal
A Journey of a Thousand Miles. . . . . . . . . begins with a single step. ( Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu (604 BC – 531 BC) ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Years has long been a time for all of us to reflect on the time just past, and to make plans and… Keep Reading
Best Of: Conscious Spending (Using the Latte Factor)
Most of us are pretty careful about large purchases. We shop around and compare prices when we want a new TV, or a car, or a home. If you are smart, you may save a hundred (or even thousand) dollars here and there on these big ticket items. But how often do you actually buy… Keep Reading
