Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Simple Living through the Frugalmatic lens is about uncovering hidden value in everyday choices. Here you’ll find practical insights on saving money, DIY projects, gardening, and food experiments, along with reflections on getting more from less. These posts show how intentional simplicity can improve health, increase freedom, and create a more satisfying life.
What I admire most about vintage clothing—being the frugal shopper that I am—is the high quality compared to today’s fast-fashion offerings. Vintage fabric and construction are superior. But I will admit that shopping for vintage […]
Melody Fortier Interview: How to Shop for Vintage Clothing Read More »
Building a compost bin from a 55-gallon plastic drum doesn’t take special skills. But I have a knack for turning seemingly easy projects into complicated ones. So, as I searched the internet last summer for
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When I first saw the book title, “The American Frugal Housewife. Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of Economy,” it spoke to me. Not so much the “housewife” part but the dedication. I am not ashamed of being
Lessons from the ‘Frugal Housewife’ (200 Year Later) Read More »
Aren’t we all looking for ways to save money? Elizabeth Thames’ website, Frugalwoods, is about how to do just that—and much more. She seeks to empower her readers to take control of their finances, while providing
Elizabeth Thames on Frugalwoods and Living Simply Read More »
Long before skin minimalism became a beauty trend, Sarah Keates was using natural, everyday ingredients on her face and body. But for years, she felt somewhat alone in her quest to create healthy skincare alternatives.
Sarah Keates Interview: Skin Care Minimalist Tips Read More »
Thanks to high inflation, the internet is full of advice on how to save money at the grocery store. Coupons are popular again, though it’s a mistake to fixate on them. You can easily lose
How to Avoid Overpaying for Groceries Read More »
You can’t separate weekends and leisure. Well, you can but at your own risk. Leisure helps us recharge, though don’t assume leisure must be unproductive. Productive leisure is a real thing. Even as you decompress,
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A city of 1.4 million people might not be the first place you’d expect to find beekeepers in action. But on the second-floor balcony of Judd and Victoria Curran’s home in San Diego, Calif., you’ll
Judd Curran on Urban Beekeeping Read More »
Families are looking for simple ways to cut food costs amid some of the highest inflation we’ve experienced in a generation. In this environment, my appreciation for Aldi grocery stores has only grown. It is
Why Aldi Works So Well in Today’s Economy Read More »
You’ve probably read about the benefits of passive income. Passive income is about having your money work for you rather than you working for money. Some examples include dividends from stocks and interest payments from
Passive Saving Strategies That Boost Your Budget Read More »
