Hi, I’m Andrew and welcome to Frugalmatic. This site is about getting the most out of our everyday life. To be frugalmatic is to engage in activities that have multiple benefits, direct and indirect.
A classic example of being frugalmatic is biking to work. If you bike to work, your bike is not only providing transportation. It’s indirectly benefiting you by helping you stay in shape. Not to mention the money you’re saving by not having to buy gas. Biking to work can offer multiple benefits, which is what makes it frugalmatic.
Admittedly, “being” frugalmatic is a subjective pursuit. The truth is, what’s practical and sensible for one person (like biking to work) might not work for another person. I’m not telling you how to be frugalmatic. Rather, I want to inspire you to figure out your way.
On this site, I’ll share my thoughts on how you might save money and use your time to enhance your physical and mental well-being. As a longtime journalist, I’m an observer. I’m a generalist. I’m a skeptic, too. I question the need for the latest and greatest gadgets if their main purpose is to have you move less and sit more. Products that promote a sedentary lifestyle trigger red flags here. (My personal claim to fame is having never owned a smartphone. Yes, I still cling to a dumbphone.)
I live in the Midwest with my wife and two children. Many blog posts relate to family life and are geared toward families interested in being frugalmatic. As much as I enjoy sharing my opinions, I also enjoy hearing from others. If you’re visiting this site, you probably have that frugalmatic knack about you. Please share your comments and ideas, and remember to become a subscriber to receive monthly updates about frugalmatic living. Make sure to visit my Let’s Move page to get your free Frugalmatic Starter Kit.