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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Staycations are far from boring, in fact you may come to prefer them over the hassle of packing, traveling, etc. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

The photos included with this post are mainly from our travel adventures. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. One is travel; the other is outdoor gear and equipment. How about two things?

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3 Vital Tips You Need to Start a Frugal Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They think that if they do so, they will be depriving themselves of the good things in life. This is why they spend their money on gadgets and extravagant travel getaways. If you are planning to live a frugal lifestyle, it is important to know that you are not depriving yourself. On traveling.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Traveling with a grandchild can be very rewarding – and very costly. To get comparable face time without the cost and the travel complaints, shorten up the time frame to an overnight camping experience, a week long day only camp or a weekend camp. Hold a grandparent camp. Be the referee if you can’t physically participate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Many Carnivals Over the Past Few Weeks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 10 Frugal Heating Tips to Save Money This Winter by The Coupon Challenge. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?