Are We Really Depriving Our Kids?- One of the main questions I get asked about frugal living is "won't I be depriving my children if I live the frugal life?" Maybe I can answer that question with a question.
Being Frugal Without Being Cheap- Have you ever noticed how frugality is often confused with being cheap? Isn’t it a shame that those who choose to live frugally are sometimes accused of being selfish and stingy?
eBay vs. Garage Sales- I've never been much of a believer in getting rich having a garage sale. I've had a few of them but the cash I made was never even close to paying for my time and effort.
Go Ahead and Waste It - It Was Free- Go ahead and waste it; it was free! Have you ever
heard that? I wonder if that comment has the same
effect on you that it has on me. Actually, it's more
the mentality behind the words that has the same
effect on me as fingernails down a chalkboard.
Simple Living in a Materialistic World- As I sat there folding clothes, I marveled at how
little we really needed to be happy. It was quite
enough to just be together as we did our work.
Many of the gifts my kids received for Christmas
were already put away. As often happens, there was
a brief flurry of excitement when the gifts were
first discovered. Shortly after, the thrill of
ownership faded away. And while my kids may be too
young to understand it, I’d like them to know that
possessions don’t really make them happy.
Taking The Frugal Challenge- Everyone has a different perspective on frugality. But we all agree that saving money is beneficial! To what lengths do you go to save a dime or a dollar? In this section, we hope you will join us in helping others decide what level of frugality is best for them.
Check the featured challenge below and then feel free to share your experiences, recipes, ideas, and more with other readers by posting your comments below. Together, we can make a difference!
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Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!