A Compilation of Frugality

Our family has been living a frugal life for over 5 years. And as any long time readers of this blog can tell you, I'm never shy about sharing our favorite frugal tips. We've definitely learned a few along the way, that's for sure.

Here are a few of the frugal tips that work best for us, and keep our lifestyle decidedly frugal, yet still fabulous.

1. Our grocery budget is $350 per month for the 6 of us. However, most months we come in below that amount. I make sure we stay on budget by menu planning, monthly grocery shopping, and batch freezer cooking. Creativity seems to be the key for keeping us content with that budget. On my other blog, Cooking During Stolen Moments, I share many of the recipes that result from my kitchen creativity.

Here are some posts I've written in the past about this subject:

• The Great Grocery Experiment
• Frugal Benefits of Using a Master Menu Plan
• Taking Full Advantage of My Freezer
• Upping My Grocery Budget To Save Money
• Tackling The Monthly Grocery Trip
• Five Days For The Freezer

2. Frugality is a family affair in our house. I could be frugal alone and probably still save money, but it is so much easier when we all work together as a team. From an early age, our kids understand about spending money responsibly and wisely. They also understand why we live this way and the benefits. And they have never felt deprived.

Here are some posts I've written in the past about this subject:

• 10 Steps To Finding Contentment In Frugality
• Fabulous (Yet Frugal) Birthdays
• Practicing Frugality As A Family
• Fun & Frugal Ideas For Rainy Days
• Favorite Frugal Family Fun
• Flexible Family Frugality
• Frugality...4 Year Old Style
  

3. We are always mindful of new areas where we can cut back - whether that's date nights at home or using cloth towels instead of paper towels. I'll admit frugality isn't always easy, and the best ways to save money aren't always obvious, but it is so worth the extra effort. We choose to be frugal so that we can save, give, and prepare. Frugality brings with it many freedoms, and I would not give that up for all the $50 restaurant dinners or $100 pair of jeans in the world.

Here are some posts I've written in the past about our other frugal endeavors:

• Surviving With Only One Car
• Giving When You Have "Nothing" To Give
• Homemade Samplin' Platter
• Frugal Ideas For Date Nights At Home
• Using Frugality To Reduce Stress
• Paper Towel Alternatives

So there you have it...just a little collection of frugal goodies that work for me!

Stop by We Are THAT Family for more frugally themed Works For Me Wednesday and Life As Mom for more Frugal Friday.