Being Frugal Frugal Tips and recommendations
How can I be frugal in 2020? Is it good to be frugal? What is the difference between frugal and cheap?
Want to go frugal but don’t know where to start? Here are my Top 5 Frugal Recommendations for a frugal beginner
Does the word Frugal scare you? Do you really know what being Frugal means? I will be the first to admit that I thought being Frugal was just another way of saying I’m cheap. Here are my most simplest Frugal recommendations.
But, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. To be Frugal as described by Webster is “
Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time. ” (Webster, 2014)
So, as you can see it is not being cheap at all, it’s using resources and being wise! The tips I share here are so easy for you to switch, they are actually the ones I myself started with! My post 5 Things you should never buy at grocery stores ties into this so well so head on over there and read it when you’re done here!
Here are my best frugal living tips/ Frugal recommendations. Thrifty tips and tricks to help you become Frugal in 2020.
You guys know the first frugal recommendations has to be TO START MEAL PLANNING! C’mon if I didn’t start with that what kind of meal planner would I be? If you don’t know where to start with meal planning, don’t worry I got you covered with a few tips to make your meal planning experience hassle free and So easy my toddler can do it! Check those out at https://www.mealplanningeasy.com/tips
The next Frugal recommendations are for you is to try and go plastic free in the kitchen or at least Less Plastic in the kitchen. Use things like these Silicone Ziploc bags and you will save so much money in the long run believe me! You can also find more ways to become plastic free on my page sh$$ I like, 10 essential products I actually use.
Another tip is to try and grow your own vegetables! Even if it’s just herbs or one vegetable you actually eat, you could save so much moola! Freeze them to make them last longer. If you don’t know how to freeze them, you can always google how to freeze ______. Most veggies will freeze well. One veggie I like to freeze is Peppers! We eat a lot of yellow, red, and green bell peppers. We grow them and chop and freeze, so we rarely have to buy them.
Almost at the end! 2 more frugal recommendations to go. See, I told you these were really easy tips. I don’t like complicated at all, just take a look at my recipes, they’re all pretty simple. Even my meal plans that are available for purchase are really simple and uses simple ingredients.
Some good Frugal recommendations I myself tend to follow is Eat more at home and take snacks/lunch to work. That way you’re not buying fast food or spending at vending machines for a quick fix. Just by making a lunch and one snack to take to lunch you can easily save $30-$40/week! That adds up and is a lot of extra money you can save towards a trip or even a down payment on a vehicle.
The last Frugal tip I want to share with you guys is one well two really so it’s sort of a 2 for one lol. Never ever go grocery shopping hungry and when you are grocery shopping Always make a list before hand. I’m not talking about a list in your head, I’m talking about a written or typed list, that way you don’t forget anything and have to go back to the grocery store and 9/10 you will get more than what you need every single time you visit the store. So, by going less you are saving tons of money!
These are just a few start out Frugal Recommendations everyone can benefit from and they are super easy to incorporate into your lifestyle. There are a few apps I use as well that all you have to do is snap a photo of your receipt and you get money back. I’ve saved enough to go on two vacations with those apps! You can read all about that HERE in my post 5 Money Savers that will Blow your Mind!
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We never go to the grocery store hungry – even if that means stopping for fast food, or at the local diner! Even spending that extra money on a meal, we end up still saving money on our grocery bill. We need to meal plan more consistently. We only do it for a meal or two a week. The instapot has been worth the investment because when we do a meal plans, we use it all the time for quick meals!
These are such great tips! I really want to try my hand at growing my own vegetables but I have no where to grow them being on the first floor with no garden. I also always go to the grocery store without a written list… I always think my mental list will be good enough and I always walk out with more than I went in for.
I’m an avid list maker I have a super list of the basic lists too priority-vise… I keep it in my mind to take all of them to shop it prevents unnecessary shopping expenditure in shops. these are good money-saving tips.
Frugal living is a great way to live, but unfortunately the name has been hijacked, so people don’t understand fully what it means, we are careful with all resources, only buy the food we will eat so no wastage, but also very careful over our water usage (living in a country where there are wildfires, this is really important) this is a great post and helpful to so many people, thanks for explaining a way of life in an easy to understand manner
I Remember reading your other posts and agree that they have excellent tips on saving money. I always try to eat at home. it is cheap and healthy and best way to track calories. I totally agree that we should never go to supermarket empty stomach .I have done that mistake before and came back with lots of stuff that I never ate and had to throw them away.
What a great tip about taking a picture of your receipt. So many apps that will allow you money back. Thanks for sharing.
All fantastic tips, Felicia. I grew up frugal in a thrifty family that believed in stretching its resources. Pretty good way to live, I think. And I am glad I cannot let go of my childhood habits. Ties in nicely with being more sustainable and eco-friendly!. (Did you make changes to your blog theme? Looks good!)
I’d like to check out silicone zip lock bags. I keep seeing them on Amazon and my Insta feed. Yes, eating at home is our mantra too – apart from saving on money, this makes you eat healthy and delicious food too. Oh yes, shopping on an empty stomach is a big NO, because you are more likely to buy unhealthy and wanted food items. Great tips, Felicia. Enjoyed reading this post!