Living a frugal life means living a simple life. In today's world that can actually require some planning, adapting, and a change of attitude.
Here are some ideas that may help you find ways to save by simplifying your life. Not all things are feasible for all people, but at least one change in your life can make a big difference. Once you make a change it will soon become a habit.
Travel and Transportation
If you can, arrange to take public transportation whenever possible. For urban commuters, a trip on the city bus might save several dollars in gas and parking. Do this daily and savings pile up.
When you must drive try to combine your errands into a single trip with as little back tracking as you can. Imagine your trip as a loop, with each stop a portion of that loop. Minimize the amount of time and distance to save time and money on fuel.
Try to travel when the streets are less crowded and you will spend less time at traffic lights idling away your expensive gas. This also reduces your stress levels, if you are an impatient driver.
Maintain your tires to reduce wear. Fewer miles driven also means longer tire life, but if your tires aren't properly inflated they will wear out quickly anyway. Why replace a $90 tire after only a year when it could last far longer with proper care?
Our nation's culture increasingly relies on fast food. It's unhealthy and more expensive than eating a nutritious meal at home. Food is fuel, not life. Get in a habit of planning meals before you go to the store. There are unlimited resources for recipes on the internet. Even if you buy expensive brand name food at the store, it will still likely be cheaper than eating some fast food prepared by someone that probably didn't even wash their hands. Most fast food is simply marketing and high-fat low-grade junk.
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