frugal living Archives
how to be frugal and thrive
Saving money is all about frugality and yet frugality is so much more than just saving a few bucks. Find out how to be frugal and why frugality leads to a thriving life.
frugality: a blessing in disguise
The reality is that many of us are frugal because we have to be. Yes, frugality is a mindset, it is a response to everything we don’t like about modern consumerism and a result of concerns for the environment. But more often than not, frugality stems from necessity. ‘I’m frugal’ is often a nice way [...]
how to live frugally
Frugality is the wise use of all of your available resources.It is a personal balancing act of prioritising your time, your money and the environment you live in. The exact manifestation of frugality will be unique to your own personal circumstances.
introducing the 2011 frugal and thriving newsletter
The other day I was contacted by the producer of the 7PM Project regarding an interview. I was both excited and nervous (DH mentioned that I might meet the Bondi Vet), but it wasn’t long into the conversation that I realised I wasn’t the person they were looking for. Producer: Do you have a compost [...]
the things we just can’t live without
As time has passed, technology has become more accessible, standards of living have improved and things that in the past would have been considered luxuries, are now considered basic necessities. Essential. Take electricity, for example.
frugal tip for the week: do nothing
Looking for frugal tips? “Frugal tips” is a search term that brings many people to this site. While tips are good (and I hope you find many here) frugality is more than just tidbits of advice and gestures towards saving money. I’ve been thinking about what aspect of frugality I could write about today. I [...]
10 skills for a frugal life
Adopting a frugal life, becoming more independent and relying less on others to provide for you every need results in an industrious life and the need to develop a broad skill set.
you know you’re frugal when…
You know you’re frugal when… A few frugal ‘benchmarks’.
Is Frugality A Necessary Evil?
Is frugality a necessary evil – something that has to be endured on the path to riches, or is it a way of life?
Reflections. Shifting Perspective From A Me Centred World
Thoughts on changing attitudes.
