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Frugal Does Not Mean Longsuffering

I think many people avoid being frugal because they equate it with painful longsuffering and misery. The truth is, however, that that doesn’t have to be the case. Frugal: practicing economy; living without waste; thrifty Long-suffering: Patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties. (from The Free Dictionary) While it is possible to be miserable while being frugal, it is certainly not a requirement. I actually find frugality enjoyable. Maybe it’s about attitude. Personally, I get more upset paying full price for items, or when I see something that has been purchased is not being used. Frugality is definitely a lifestyle. If you … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: August 2008

With August passed, it will be hard to hold on to summer, but fortunately, we have a lot of memories of the “dog days.” We also have lots of great articles about saving money, something that is pretty important these days. Take a look at what was posted in August. August 1st Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008 July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer … Continue reading →

Frugal Fun: Easter Egg Hunts!

A great form of frugal fun for kids is the Easter Egg hunt. Sponsored by towns, civic groups and businesses, they are a great way to have some free fun, go out and meet your neighbors and even get some goodies to bring home. Starting this weekend, you should be able to find lots of fun Easter Egg hunts in your local region. They will vary by size and activities, so be sure to find out as much as you can about the festivities. I’m sure you’ll find at least one that will be fun for your family. Easter Egg … Continue reading →

Wet Sidewalk Chalk

You and your kids may think sidewalk chalk is old news, but here are some fun ways to make it feel like a new toy. Wet chalk draws with much more vibrant colors. Simply soak the chalk in a tub of water, or even a puddle, for a half hour or so. The change in color alone will occupy kids for a good chunk of time. If you are using wet chalk, the chalk will get used up quicker. The wet chalk lays down more chalk, hence the more vibrant colors, but it does mean the kids will go through … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week In Review – June 4th to June 10th, 2007

Frugal Living has become an obsession lately. I seem to be telling everyone, anywhere I go, methods for saving money. I guess that’s how you know it has become a part of my lifestyle. The frugal living blog is filled with a never ending supply of terrific ideas, tips, resources and advice for living a more frugal lifestyle. If you haven’t checked it out lately, be sure and visit the Frugal Blog! This week saw everything from money saving kids crafts, to wedding ideas, with plenty of other great frugal articles thrown in for good measure. Monday June 4th Try … Continue reading →

Frugal and Fun Chalk Activities

With the hot days of summer upon us, no more school books and backpacks, our children are spending more and more time outdoors. Since chalk seems to be a summer staple, at least it is around our house, I figured I’d provide you with some creative ideas to keep your children entertained with chalk. There are so many things you can do with chalk, besides just drawing pictures. Games and Sports Use chalk to play games. Draw game boards on the driveway for checkers, or hangman. Checker pieces can be made from light and dark rocks, or for a messier … Continue reading →

Cheap and Easy Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Recipe

After reminding everyone, how frugal sidewalk chalk activities can be, I decided to share the chalk recipe that we used. It was much easier and cheaper, than many I have seen. Here is the recipe that we found to be, not only the easiest to use, but the most inexpensive that produced the desired result. Begin by making sure you have a mold or molds of some kind. Candy molds, soap molds and even muffin pans work great. You will need to purchase a bag of plaster and some tempera paint, either liquid or powdered, which can often by found … Continue reading →

Free After School Games

Your kids can have fun after school or on the weekends without the expense of organized activities. In fact these games will nurture creativity and build social skills. Use toys and objects that you already have, so you won’t have any additional expense. The best part is that these driveway games can be changed and adapted according to the number of kids available and their ages, as well as the time that you have available. While the weather is still nice, I find that homework goes much easier if the kids get a chance to run off some energy before … Continue reading →

Play Time Is Healthy For Everyone

Play time doesn’t mean a waste of time. Not at all! Play time can help your family (young and old) improve flexibility, build strength, and learn healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Try these family activities: A family bike ride. One of my favorite memories of summer is hopping on my bike with my dad and my brother. It seemed like we would ride forever. Sometimes we raced to keep up with each other. Sometimes we’d challenge ourselves by biking over a bridge. My favorite thing was to bike to the canal, then walk down closer to the water. … Continue reading →