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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

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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. Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Create a Backyard Water Park. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

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If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Living a Frugal Life in the Present with a Mindset in the Past. However, many of us could choose to live more like Dacyczyn has and live a simpler, more frugal life.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

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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. I must consider time commitments before I go ahead with any money-saving initiative.

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