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Frugal Advice from The 1800s

Sometimes the best advice is old advice that is tried and true. Read about one 1800’s frugal living advice. Chances are that you’ve never heard of Lydia Maria Child. Ms. Child was an American author who lived from 1802 to 1880. In the early 1800s, she compiled a collection of frugal home remedies and household solutions in her book, American Frugal Housewife. She dedicated the book to those of use “who are not ashamed of economy.” One of Ms. Child’s quotes is: “Nothing should be thrown away, so long as it is possible to make use of it, however trifling … Continue reading →

Why You Should Take Your Spouse for Granted

Marriage advice across the board says that you should never take your spouse for granted. Taking your spouse for granted is like shooting your marriage in the foot, they say. You know what? I disagree. I think taking your spouse for granted is one of the best things you could possibly do in your marriage. Keep reading and I’ll explain. If you can’t your spouse for granted then who can you take for granted? Who else in this world can you expect to be by your side no matter what? Who else can you rely on to always have your … Continue reading →

Form a Co-op and Save

Co-ops are one of the latest ways to save money and be part of a community. There are official and unofficial co-ops that are formed for many different reasons. You can join an existing co-op or form one of your own. It can be a large co-op or a small group of friends. The size and type will all depend on your needs. What is a co-op? A co-op is a group of people that come together to share a resource. Often, they can purchase items more cheaply when in a group, they can share resources that they already have, … Continue reading →

The Case for Cash

Hardly any of us ever use cash anymore. But if you are frugal, the way you pay just might make a difference in how much you spend. I realized, the other day, how I never seem to pay with cash when I pulled out the credit card to pay for an item that cost less than $2. It seemed sort of silly to me, the fact that I didn’t have a single dollar bill in my…well, billfold. There is a strong case for using cash instead of credit or debit cards when you want to be frugal. Here are some … Continue reading →