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Frugal Living Books
A few reviews with my honest
opinion. I do get
a small commission if you buy something through the
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Frugal Living
Downshifting has become quite fashionable recently,
a trade off between that 'work
life balance' and
frugal living is a good step towards less time
spent working on what you don't enjoy and working
on what gives you pleasure.
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The Penny Pinchers Book Revisted by:John and Irma Mustoe The sub-title really says it all "Living Better for Less". It's simply a huge collection of tips and hints on how to save money by re-using, make do and mend.
Some of the ideas in here are better than others but it's a book you'll read through and go "Aha, that's a good idea" as well as laughing at a few. Some you will think are just basic common sense but one man's common sense is another man's revelation.
I would be amazed if you could read this book without finding ideas to save yourself money and it is really an enjoyable read. This quote sums up the style brilliantly: "Our food processor is over 20 years old, still wonderful, but the oft-replaced bowls are rubbish 'built-in obsolescence'. I was never afraid of flying until the booklet mentioned they were made of the same material as aircraft windows." Buy this book! |
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Frugal Living for Dummies by:Deborah Taylor-Hough Back to basics, home economy. Maybe a bit American for UK readers though.
The dummies series of books are consistent in style, quality advice delivered in a readable and understandable way. This is no different. Packed with tried-and-true techniques for cutting costs and stopping the insanity, Frugal Living For Dummies is the ultimate financial survival guide for many of us but look for a second hand copy, so you start as you mean to go on.
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Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World by:Vicki Robin (Foreword), Linda Breen Pierce Life is getting faster and more complex - well this is the antidote.
Personal stories from people who live a little more richly by spending less. Inspirational. |
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