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When You Want to Ditch that Lawn

Does a patch of green outside your home seem more like an obligation than a delight? Would you rather spend your Saturdays doing something other than mowing your lawn? An increasing number of home owners are deciding to ditch the once standard lawn and move on to something that requires less maintenance and less water. But ditching the lawn may not be all that easy in your particular area. Here is what you need to know. Check with your town or city ordinance In some areas, there are rules that may prevent you from ditching the lawn. This is because … Continue reading →

Green Lawn Care

It’s summer and if you have a home, chances are you have to cut the lawn. Personally, I like to cut the lawn for the exercise, but I never thought of the damage something as simple as mowing could be doing to the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency says that, in one hour’s use, a gas powered mower emits as much pollution as 11 cars and that a riding mower emits as much as 34 cars. Americans use approximately 580 million gallons of gas for mowers each year. It is estimated that 30% of the water used on the East … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from The Amish: Rising Early to Cook

Want to witness another frugal lesson from the Amish? Read on to learn about how rising early to cook (or adapting this practice) can be very frugal. Amish women tend to rise very early, while it is still dark, during a time that most of us would consider to be still part of the middle of the night. They do this so they can prepare their homes and their families for the coming day. Because the Amish burn so many calories in physical work and even social pursuits, they tend to create very large and dense breakfasts, and the breakfast … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from the Amish: Living It for Real!

When I started my Frugal Lessons from the Amish article series, I knew there was a lot I would learn from my new friend Amy who is part of that community. I knew that some ideas might have to be adapted to suit our modern life styles, but I was really looking forward to the learning curve and to sharing all of that great information with you. Little did I know, that I would soon, for two days, be living it! Oh, I didn’t run away from my family and join an Amish community, but fate (and nature) sort of … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from The Amish: Giving Up Your Vacuum

Can giving up your vacuum really save you money? Vacuum cleaners use large amounts of electricity, require the purchase of bags and filters, and eventually need costly repair or replacement. Eliminating this piece of equipment can save you money. I know, I know. You are shaking your head at me again. How on earth can I possibly recommend giving up your vacuum? While it is great being frugal, no one wants to live in a dirty house, right? I don’t know about you, but I use my big vacuum on a daily basis. I have three small children worth of … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from The Amish: Cooling Food

If you have ever been in an Amish kitchen, one of the first things you will notice is that something is off. You’ll stand there for quite a few minutes before you figure it out. There is no hum from the refrigerator. You know the hum; the one that we never really ever notice in our homes except late the night when everyone else has gone to bed and we are quietly having a cup of tea or midnight snack. Oh the Amish do have refrigerators of a sort. There are two ways that they keep food cold. One is … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week In Review April 2nd – April 8th

With three of us in the frugal living blog, you are sure to find some amazing articles each week. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go over and read our newest blogger’s introduction, My Name is Traci…and I’m a Frugaholic. Traci Anderson just joined the frugal living blog as the third blogger, and we are so excited to have her. I just love her blogs! With the dozens of articles going up each week, it’s going to be easier for me to break it down by author. So, let’s see what the three frugal living bloggers have been … Continue reading →

Frugal lessons from The Amish: Growing Food

Since most Amish live on a farm, they are used to growing food. But farm or not, Amish women always maintain a kitchen garden, where they grow delicious foods for their families. Potatoes are a staple that is usually served in the afternoon as part of the biggest meal of the day. Canned vegetables that were once grown in the garden are also a very big part of the Amish diet. The Amish are so good at farming, that they often grow extra crops for tourists to buy, such as pumpkins and gourds in the fall. Because the Amish tend … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from the Amish: Going Goodwilling

If you have been reading my recent blogs about the Amish you know about Amy, a young wife and mother who is part of the Amish community near me in Lancaster county, Pa. Amy has been nice enough to share some of the ways that she and others in her community live frugally. I asked Amy if she ever goes shopping, and she laughed. “For sure!” She and her relatives and friends love to shop as well as anyone, turning the trips into social occasions. Her husband, Levi, and her brothers often come along, too. How does Amy shop? Well, … Continue reading →

Frugal Lessons from The Amish: Mowing the Lawn

In an earlier article, Frugal Lessons from The Amish, I talked about out Amish neighbors and how we could learn a lot about being frugal from their daily practices. Amy, a young Amish wife and mother shared a lot about the things they do that save money. Even though Amy lives on a big farm, she still maintains a front lawn. The lawn is grassy and has a small kitchen garden to one side. It looks like almost any other front lawn in front of a home. While the Amish of Lancaster do sometimes use gas powered tools around their … Continue reading →