63 Practical Ways to Live a Frugal Life without Looking Like a Cheapskate

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practical ways to live a frugal life without looking like a cheapskate

the main parts to homesteading is frugal living

today you'll learn of over tips to living a frugal life

invest in a deep freeze

deep freezers save you a lot of money

you buy your meat in bulk which is usually cheaper. we used to do this

deep freezers also allow you to stock up on items when they are on sale. it is just a way to save yourself a lot of money

here's one of the best budget-friendly chest freezer on amazon

buy the ham and it

if you purchase a ham at the grocery store

this is a much cheaper way to have sandwich meat

you could even place the meat in freezer and save the meat

another great solution to make this even cheaper is to purchase your ham when the store marks down hams that are going to go bad in the next month

amazon usually offers shipping deals and great prices

pick your own food

you visit pickyourown.org and find local farms that allow you to pick your own food

it is a cheaper option compared to buying produce from a store

if you are still thinking starting your own garden

eating at home is a great way to save money. especially if you grow the majority of your food

i feed 6 people at mealtime. i can't afford to cook a meal that costs the average person $20 to make. that means i'd spend $

here's a list of frugal meal ideas from frugalitygal

we do this so we homestead and still make extra money to help pay our bills a little easier

back to my point

i found a great idea buying a bluetooth keyboard and syncing it to your smartphone

instead of purchasing a printer and ink

if you still have a ‘town job'

double check your bills

making sure your home is insulated is one way to cut down on that bill

that could be seeds

here's a tip: don't ever buy any of it on impulse

live cleaner

avoid the grocery store

if you have to shop at the grocery store

grow your own veggies

raising your own food is not only healthier but also only cost a fraction of what you pay at the supermarket

it save you a lot of money. raising your food from seeds is also less expensive than purchasing plants

great! learn more starting seeds

here are great recipes

cut the cord

getting out of debt is hard! i know it. i've been there. however

do yourself a favor. save your hard-earned money

make your house a home on the cheap

you don't have to buy brand new furniture in order to make your house homey. i know that is what society sells

refurbish some furniture. make your house have your touch all over it

learning to do things yourself is the homesteader way of life. it is not only great knowledge and helps us be less dependent

drink h2o

i'm a tea drinker. i live in the south. what do you expect? in all honesty

if you drink water

craigslist is a great place to purchase second-hand goods

you find quite the variety and a lot of the stuff is in great condition

vinegar is your friend

vinegar is a great product. you make your own apple cider vinegar

it is also great

in fact

there are benefits of apple cider vinegar and you should embrace it as a staple to frugal living

it is very simple yet saves a lot of money

purchases should be like a hen on an egg

like a mother hen sits on an egg

can you map a route where you won't backtrack

full price? i don't think so

don't ever pay full price

if you wait long enough

adjusting your thermostat degrees can add up to real savings

in the winter

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however

frugal living simply means learning how to get the most out of everything we have and spending less on the things we don't need

maybe you are thinking

i'm glad you asked

i didn't grow up on a homestead either

if you are looking

once a year

then

let amazon be your pharmacy

did you know you buy over-the-counter meds from amazon

yeah

the next time you have a headache

avoid late fees like the plague

open a second bank account

this will allow you to always have your bills paid on time and avoid those expensive late fees

know what you are paying and what you should be paying

there are still some items i have to buy even though i homestead. sure

sadly

so

if i'm overpaying

start the search

however

i'm not sure if you noticed

at that price

search

skip the laptop

many homesteaders work from home

if you are interested in learning more ways to support yourself as a homesteader

if you use a computer mainly

use someone else's printer

i recommend asking before you do this

if all else fails

just don't purchase a printer if it isn't something you are going to use often

i'm not talking slashing your bills

what i mean is

companies make mistakes from time to time. be sure you aren't overpaying

insulate your walls

electricity is expensive no matter how you it. it just is

air throughout the year

this resource will give you more information on how to properly insulate your home

shave your wool

wait…what

your wool clothes

be sure to use a disposable razor and shave them. it will help lengthen their life and in turn

when your wool clothes start to look shabby just shave them

don't do anything on impulse

yes

many people think we are at home all day playing in the fields

i know there are days where it is frustrating

don't

spend money that should really go to something else

if you keep your home clean

cleaner is always better

it prevents illness which means spending more money on medicine to make people and animals again. and

i understand you are busy. sometimes we go longer than we like between cleaning things up

just try to make it a priority because it will save you headache and money

however

read an article i wrote on how to save money and escape shopping at grocery stores

interested in learning how to do that

diy your laundry

laundry detergent is expensive. the price seems to climb a little more every year

no worries

i'm talking cable. if you have a tv bill

there are other options. satellite tv

ditch the debt

every time you purchase something on credit

stop buying on credit and dig out of the debt you are in. need some help

that's okay! this article will help you

repurposing as much of as possible

buy your modem

honestly

it is how we connect and share information. it is also how we learn to do a lot of things we may not know how to do

purchase your own modem instead of getting sucked into that monthly modem rental payment the internet companies sell

you end up paying

diy is your friend

it also saves a lot of money! i know diy lead to mistakes

take the time to learn to do things. not only will you lead a more frugal life but also a more knowledgeable one

not only is it best

shop on craigslist

it is up to you to use your judgent on what you buy but at the end of the day

use less

do we really need to use as much of a product as we do? probably not

be sure you only use what you need

before making a purchase

take your time

rushed decisions are rarely wise ones

stop the driving

i know we need our cars to get us where we need

however

do you really need to make as many trips to town

can you combine trips

these are all keys to saving on gas

take care of yourself

taking care of your body is important

not just because it will save you money

from a frugal living standpoint

so

asking

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