How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (2)

In a previous post, How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (1), I shared some of the more..um..let’s say extreme ideas that people practice to be frugal. Some of the ideas I have tried myself or modified for my family, while other ideas are too extreme for me. I judge not. I think that every frugal person has to find what works for her family, and some of these ideas may just inspire you. Collect the rain water off of your roof in a barrel and use it to wash your clothes. I wonder about this one. How clean … Continue reading

How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (1)

Do you know someone who is extremely frugal? From using coupons on groceries to raising chickens in the city for free eggs, a frugal person has to find her own level of frugality. Here are some of the more extreme ways I have heard about, when it comes to being frugal. Some of these ideas may just leave you shaking your head and thinking, “There is no way I would do that!” Or, you may just be inspired by some of the things people do to be frugal. Either way, this is going to be fun. Rather than letting your … Continue reading