Frugal Living Lessons From Thrifty People

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How do thrifty people save money on their household expenses?

They live frugally.  Living well on less and find happiness in the simple things in life.

Thrifty people know a thing or two about saving money. They pass on the extras and live below their means.

So what exactly does “living well on less” mean? 

It means spending less than you make and saving the rest.  Being happy with what you have and not trying to “keep up”.

It means being smart with your money and living a more frugal lifestyle.

25 Frugal Living Lessons From Thrifty People: 

1. Save up and pay with cash
2. Make your money work for you
3. Be content and enjoy the simple life
4. Learn to meal plan
5. Stop trying to “keep up”
6. Plan a no spend weekend
7. Unplug & turn it off
8. Lock up the thermostat
9. Do It Yourself
10. Freeze these items to save money
11. Skip the drive thru for some traditional home cooking
12. Work hard and apply your skills
13. Have an emergency fund
14. Stop buying these things
15. Use a budget
16. Learn how to cut your grocery budget in half
17. Stop living house poor
18. Try these frugal living skills
19. Save money for a rainy day
20. Shop smart & earn money
21. Bulk buy and shop sales
22. Get organized
23. Grow your own food
24. Use it, mend it, recycle it
25. Start with baby steps

I am sure that you have a frugal living lesson or two that helps you save money.  Maybe you brown bag it for lunch.

Or maybe you wash all your laundry in cold water and hang it to dry.  Or maybe you DIY all your gifts and cleaning supplies.

Whatever you do to save money keep doing it.  Saving money and planning for your future is important.

Other posts you may like: 

• 50 Of The Best Frugal Living Tips
• 7 Things We Stopped Buying To Save Money
• 15 Ways To Save Money When You Are Broke
• Secret Must Haves Of A Frugal Home

Updated November 16, 2019