"We are lovers of beauty without extravagance" - Thucydides I read this amazingly simple and heartwarming quote from a book this weekend. The book is Frugal Luxuries - Simple Pleasures to Enhance Your Life and Comfort Your Soul by Tracey McBride and I really, really, really, can't say enough good things about it. The idea behind the book is to show us how being frugal and simple in our taste is really an art form. It has nothing to do with being miserly or being a cheapskate and everything to … [Read more...]
Comfort and Style on a Cheapskate’s Budget
This is part three of my cheapskate series...showing you how to be kind to our planet and pinch your pennies at the same time. Sometimes I think many natural moms get discouraged by all of the great green gadgets and home products available that are priced beyond reach. Not everyone can afford all of the nuances that style magazines say one should have. But having a green home that is stylish and comfortable is more accessible than you think. Here are a few ideas for decorating on a … [Read more...]
You Beautiful Cheapskate
When I asked moms recently what kind of natural mom they were green, instinctive, frugal, or health nutty I found that 27% of moms were living natural lives for monetary reasons. A natural way of life is often a more frugal way of life so if you happen to be pinching your pennies then this is good news. So what natural practices can save you some dough? I will be discussing a few of the ways over the next few days. Today I will talk about frugal beauty practices. Bath and Body Tips: In … [Read more...]
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