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What to do when a frugal activity backfires

The Frugal Girl

If you’ve been living the frugal life for any length of time, you’ve no doubt had a frugal activity backfire on you. So I thought, “Ok, no big deal, I’ll just drain it and make Greek yogurt.” So, what do you do when a frugal activity backfires?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Living a Frugal Life in the Present with a Mindset in the Past. In fact, I found myself wondering what she does in the evenings without all of the interruptions and distractions we have in modern life. Living like she’s in the 1930s must afford her a great deal of financial freedom. Have friends over?

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m reading it to my Grand-kids this year in Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and needed an activity to go with it. Getting a game published by a major game manufacturer does not typically happen without a great deal of effort, time (and expense to develop professional prototype games).

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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 all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I