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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. For more creative options, find a national park instead, because many offer low cost tours and other activities. Be Treasure Hunters. Does your area have museums?

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. With this strategy, you’ll be able to live a truly frugal life, and fully enjoy the benefits of doing so.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have always tried to do the low balances thing. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Life and My Finances shares with us how to keep moving expenses low. Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Congrats!!

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