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Frugal Living Week in Review: July 21st Through July 27th

We have a lot of articles on food this week, from saving money on cereal to the best time to grocery shop. Please check them out and let me know if there are any particular topics or knowledge that you would like to read about. July 21st Frugal Living Week in Review: July 14th Through July 20th What is your biggest frugal pet peeve? Is it other people who waste things? Is it the price of food? I’d love to hear from you for a future blog post. Meanwhile, in the words of Ricky Ricardo, I have some “splainin” to … Continue reading →

I am a Cheapskate…and Proud of It.

If the term “cheapskate” offends any of you, it shouldn’t. Say it loud. Say it proud. There are so many reasons why the term cheapskate should be viewed as a badge of honor. Cheapskates aren’t wasteful. Have you ever walked out of a restaurant and looked at all of the tables that had not been bussed yet? I bet there is enough wasted food to feed a small village in your average American restaurant. Cheapskates save the leftovers. Cheapskates view restaurant meals as a challenge. “How many meals can I get out of dinner tonight?” “What can I make with … Continue reading →

Miserable? I Don’t Think So

I have been trying to find a really good definition of the term frugal that is in line with my perception of leading a frugal lifestyle, but I haven’t had much luck. The words miserly, tightwad, cheapskate, and penny pincher, which are frequently used as descriptive terms for frugal living, just don’t fit my definition. In some cases, these words are used in a light hearted way, but in other cases, they are used in a mean spirited manner. It’s rather frustrating, because these words sound so negative, and I believe that frugal living is a very positive thing. I … Continue reading →