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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Losing Valuable Time. I must consider time commitments before I go ahead with any money-saving initiative. Lesson : Time is just as important and valuable as money.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me.

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