Change is Good

Evolution. Change. It is all good. If you haven’t noticed, I have a new logo on my site. Consider this LFT 2.0. I wanted the logo to reflect and emphasize the Living aspect of Living Frugal Tips and align with the mission: To create a rich life by living on less. We should all strive [...]
Fun is Fundamental in Creating a Rich Life

Creating a rich life is a life based on memories and milestones and not money and stuff. And, one of the fundamental elements to creating a rich life is having fun. It’s amazing how a fun day or weekend can re-energize you (and wear you out all at the same time). When you do something [...]
Create a Rich Life

A rich life is a life measured by memories and milestones and not based on money and stuff. The quicker you can realize this, the faster you will be able to create a rich life for yourself. Of course you need a certain degree of money to provide for yourself and your family, but the [...]
Minimize the Stuff and Focus on What Matters

While reading another one of my $0.10 library magazines, Sierra Magazine (stated mission: “To explore, enjoy, and protect the planet”), I came across a great quote that so clearly and simply puts life into perspective: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius What a great quote. Just stop and [...]
Taking the Leap to Living on Less

Internal thoughts after taking the big, scary leap of leaving my successful career for small-town living: Money and titles and awards and peer respect and things like that. My future planning was as American as it could be .. I valued promotions .. titles .. respect from peers … money .. and continuous upward movement [...]





