Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier & Healthier for Less

by Leah Ingram

Overview

Live a happier and healthier life for less and save thousands of dollars each year with this essential guide to living on a budget.

Many people know one or two things they can do to save money, like cutting back on vacations and meals out, but beyond that, they’re stumped. When they look at their current lifestyle, they have no idea where they can trim the fat without sacrificing their quality of life.

That’s exactly what this guide will do. It will help you identify small, painless changes you can make to your daily habits that can add up to big savings—while bringing you closer as a family. By grouping these money-saving tips into a room of the house or errand on a to-do list, you can immediately put your suddenly frugal plan into action—and instantly begin saving money.

By pinpointing the dollar amount associated with each cost-saving step, financial whiz and mom Leah Ingram will inspire you to embrace—and enjoy—your new frugality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440512933
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	02/13/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
Sales rank:	431,215
File size:	691 KB

About the Author

Leah Ingram has written fifteen books, including Toss, Keep, Sell! and Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less.

Table of Contents

introduction The Myth of Frugality vii

Chapter 1 Rebooting Your Daily Routines 1

Chapter 2 Shifting How You Shop 23

Chapter 3 Appliances That Don't Suck . . . Energy, That IS 45

Chapter 4 Rooms for Improvement 61

Chapter 5 Mixing Media with Frugality 75

Chapter 6 Getting from Point A to Point B 89

Chapter 7 The Warm and Cold of It 105

Chapter 8 Becoming A Do-It-Yourselfer 121

Chapter 9 Renovations and Interior Decorating 137

Chapter 10 In The Garden and Around the Yard 151

Chapter 11 Getting something For (Almost) Nothing 169

Chapter 12 Holidays, Celebrations, And Entertaining 189

Chapter 13 Don't Throw It Out-Wear It Out 203

Chapter 14 Vacations and Getaways 217

appendix For More Information 227

index 233

about the author 239