It’s been a couple of months since we bought our car. Since I bought my car, I’ve been keeping track of our mileage, as well as how often we fill up in gas. The point of this is twofold. First, I am genuinely curious as to what type of gas mileage I am getting out…
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Category Archives: Frugality
Capitalizing on Limitations
A couple of years ago I was playing music with a band. I got pretty into the music scene, played a few gigs, spent a lot of time playing and listening to music. Being the type of person that I am, I also did a lot of research. I’m not quite sure where I got…
Eco-Friendly Tips For Summer Cleaning On A Budget
During this time of year, when the days start to become both longer and warmer, a lot of people give their house a thorough cleaning, preparing it for those hot summer months. Of course, you can clean your house weekly, but this time of year gives us the chance to do extra cleaning. Walls, window…
How Small Savings Can Make A Big Difference
Over the past week we accomplished a couple goals that provide some additional money now and by reducing bills, will help us free up some available money each month. First, we sold one of our cars. With my wife staying home to take care of our baby, having the second vehicle wasn’t very necessary. It…
Frugality Can Lead to Happiness
When some think of frugality, words like restriction, limitation, and great sacrifice come to mind. Finding happiness is not usually the first thought that runs through people’s minds. Frugal living, however, is not what you would expect. It does not fill one’s life with longing, misery, and jealousy. It actually has brought true contentment and…
How We Plan To Have A Cheap Vacation This Summer
This year my wife and I have planned to have a cheap vacation over the summer. With an 8 month old and one income, we knew we didn’t want to go too far and didn’t want to spend much money. We always aim to save money on vacations, but this year we wanted to reduce…
14 FREE Ways to Spend a Friday Night (FUN Included!)
One of the biggest misconceptions about living frugal is that it has to be boring. Chances are that every time you read a post from a personal finance blogger that takes their frugality to the extreme you envision that their idea of a fun Friday night is sitting around on the living room floor with…
