Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
“There must be more to life than having everything!” ~Maurice Sendak Why do they label us consumers? Aren’t we people with thoughts, feelings, and passions all our own? Aren’t we more than working from 9-5, sponsoring a corporation, in order to earn money so that we can support a shopping habit, or live in a …
“Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough.” ~Old Testament ProverbHow did we as a society loose touch with frugality? Somewhere in the middle of the twentieth century, frugality started to gain a bad reputation. The “more is better” mantra of the industrial revolution was sweeping through the hearts of individuals. The lure …
The plan for The 23 Day Frugal Living Challenge: Each day there will be an inspirational post on frugal living. There will be a “Daily Goal” that sets our focus for the day. Participation in the forum is vital. And will provide support and encouragement for the journey. Be sure to read “How This Works.” …
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Sarah of Renaissance Mama. Hi, my name is Sarah and I blog at Renaissance Mama! Today, I’d like to share my story with you in hopes that it will inspire and encourage you! As we’ve been on our journey towards living a healthier, more natural lifestyle, I’ve been excited that …
I am super excited! Friday January 6, 2012 is the start of our 23 Day Frugal Living Challenge — it’s free, and it’ll help you kick start a frugal 2012. This is a great way to start the New Year! I declare 2012 the year of frugal living and fiscal responsibility. Determining to live frugally is better than making a …
Society tells us bigger is better. When I was young all I wanted was what I didn’t have. When I got older, I started working so that I could have what I wanted, but that lead to wanting even more. So naturally, I went to college in order to have a job that allowed me to earn more, …