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Save money, live simply! Frugality along with the realized desire for a less complicated life was one of the principals I picked up from my immigrant parents. Understanding the philosophy behind frugality makes living on a budget and keeping debt-free a lot more joyful. There are two ways of being rich: pay the price for all that you want, or to be satisfied with what you have.

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7 DIYs For Common Insect & Pest Infestation (On The Cheap)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

There is no better way to spend your day off relaxing in your home, sipping a drink and watching TV. It's been a while since you had your personal time and you're enjoying the peace in your own home. ...

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30 Tried-and-True Hacks To Lower Your Electricity Bill

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Paying more on utility bills is something a lot of people hate doing, especially electricity bills. Utility bills are one of those annoying sneaky bills that are easily forgotten but when it hits your ...

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11 Companies Offering Free (or Seriously Discounted) Internet At Home

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Heyo! Sorry for the hiatus :D I was building and experimenting with life projects. Also, Hubby and I are trying to get PREGNANT :) come onnn, babies!I haven't been totally absent though, check out my ...

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ShopAtHome Review – Is It Legit?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Online shopping is great for many reasons-- namely that you can shop while never having to put on a bra. And with the rise of online shopping popularity, merchant kickbacks, it only makes sense that ...

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What To Do When You Cut The Dog’s Claws Too Short (At Home Remedies)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

My husband said I was overreacting after cutting my dog's claws too short and it wouldn't stop bleeding. I mean, I did basically cripple my one and only dog daughter so........no, I’m not ...

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Can Imperfect Foods Really Save Your Grocery Budget? Honest Review + Coupon Code (2021)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

The imperfection of food and products literally inspires Imperfect Foods. These imperfect foods are usually rejected in the grocery standards because of scratches, irregular shapes, or colors, and ...

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How Much Money Does Our Brand of Frugality Save? (Spoiler: $56,000+/Year)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

I’ve honestly wondered about how much our frugal living saved. Let's do the whole math breakdown and find out!Our brand of frugality is pretty typical (to a little extra strength) in the accumulation ...

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Frugality is a Lifestyle That You Might Be Doing Wrong

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Frugal isn't just an activity or an adjective!But frugal living just doesn’t sound as cool as being an all-black turtleneck wearing minimalist...nor is frugality marketed to the masses with much ...

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Seattle CityPASS Review – Is It Worth It? (Pic Heavy)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

If You Like Vacation Slides...My old high school buddies (Cynthia and Daniel) came to visit us in Seattle. Since Cynthia and my birthday landed right next to each other, we decided to make a grander ...

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How To Afford $800 Shoes When You’re $100k in Debt

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

This post was written in aggravation at 3 AM by yours truly.There are barrels of good people out there under a mountain of usurious debt north of six figures. You could argue until the cattle turn ...

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