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Not quite “Non-Consumption”

November 9, 2009

I posted recently at Wise Bread about “frugality fatigue”, the idea that Americans are tired of being frugal and breaking out their wallets for a little party time.
I might resemble those remarks. In the past few months, I’ve bought:

The car.
The first new bras I’ve bought since my last baby was born. They’re five cup sizes [...]

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Ten Tired Tips for Frugal Family Living

March 25, 2009

I read a fair amount of personal finance advice these days. I’m also a consumer of green living tips, and I enjoy learning about how people are making their lives more sustainable. But here are ten common tips that I would be happy never to see again:
1. Eat less meat.
2. Drink less soda.
3. Cut back [...]

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