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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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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although your idea may be the next great game, and no doubt you think that Toy’s R’Us will pick it up for sure, there are just as many (if not more) indie game developers as there are indie authors! There are also local meet ups for game playing and game testing that could be use. Don’t count on going commercial.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Yes it can get tiring living the frugal life if you don’t have the right approach. Sometimes I have toyed with the idea of getting a few improvements. Some of these sites I hadn’t heard of. How about you?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Most touristy areas offer coupon books with discounts for restaurants and attractions, but it’s a lot of fun to pack a picnic and just hit the beach with a few cheap sand toys, too. It happens all the time.)