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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. About the Author: Tony Standin is a personal finance writer who loves to save money, live an eco-friendly life, and enjoy time with his family. Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal' Create a Backyard Water Park.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Lesson : If you don’t reward yourself from time to time, then there may be little point to living frugally.

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