article thumbnail

Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy and you’ll have fun watching them compete at the games you’ve come up with. Game and Movie Day. Choose a day where everyone gets together and plays a board game.

article thumbnail

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. She also does not have a television, cell phone, iPad, e-reader, answering machine, or any other of the multitude of electronic devices we have now. However, many of us could choose to live more like Dacyczyn has and live a simpler, more frugal life.