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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. In what other ways do you live too frugally?

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The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?