As frugalitarians, we often sacrifice and make do. You know the frugal mantra “use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without.” While on the frugal path, you might want to take notice and occasionally accept that “it’s time” to replace an item or purchase something new. There’s “no shame” in buying new items as needed.
Why is it that there sometimes seems to be guilt associated with …

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Let’s face it. There is guerilla frugality going on in the bathroom. Yes. I’m going THERE. Are there any sacred frugality topics? HA
I’m not going to talk about the toilet paper over or under the roll or the seat up or down. We all know which is the “correct” way. A simple peek into a frugal bathroom tells quite a story.
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From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens -
the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house,
and the garden of the mind’s eye. — Katherine S. White
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Family schedules are often hectic. You might turn to convenience foods and eating out to make your day less chaotic. Your family probably even has their own personal favorite foods from restaurant menus. Have you ever wondered what ingredients were used in meals at your favorite fast food or retail chain restaurant? You can replicate and enjoy the taste of your favorite restaurant dishes at home.
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