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Want, Need, Wear, Read: 4 Gift Rule for Christmas + Printable

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:44:49 +0000

Have you heard of the Want, Need, Wear, Read Christmas gift-giving strategy? It’s an approach to Christmas that helps us appreciate holiday traditions while minimizing the cost and complexity of the holidays. Do you want to simplify Christmas or celebrate a minimalist Christmas this year? Check out the simplicity of the four-gift-giving rules. Want Need Wear Read: Christmas Gift ... Read more

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Simple Pleasures: Finding Joy in the Ordinary

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:15:39 +0000

It’s easy to spend inordinate amounts of time and money pursuing happiness while forgetting that joy can exist at any moment on any given day. When we think about happiness we often picture expensive outings and special occasions. We imagine traveling to exotic locations or spending money on extravagant meals, but the greatest gifts in ... Read more

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Find Joy in the Journey

One Frugal Girl — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:30:33 +0000

Do you find joy in the journey, or are you constantly delaying happiness? Maybe you’ve thought, I’ll be happier when I get my next promotion, or elated when I get that next big raise. Perhaps you’ll be happier when your bank balance reaches $100,000, or you retire. Years ago, I met a woman whose kids ... Read more

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How to Minimize Your Life to Maximize Your Enjoyment

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:26:05 +0000

In my younger years, I believed more stuff would make me happy—more events, activities, clothing, friends, and, of course, more money. But as time passes, I recognize that minimizing my life leads to more enjoyment. The law of addition by subtraction brings happiness in ways that more stuff never could. By reducing the excess in my life, ... Read more

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Why Do I Want to Get Rid of Everything?

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:58:23 +0000

There have been times when I wanted to get rid of everything, when I thought of grabbing a set of garbage bags, throwing everything I owned into the car, and driving it far from home. Some people turn to alcohol, drugs, or gambling, but when I’m stressed and overwhelmed by life, I turn to organizing ... Read more

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Clutter Free Gifts for Parents and Grandparents

One Frugal Girl — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:34:55 +0000

Do you associate holidays and birthdays with piles of brightly wrapped gifts? Many of us do. But this year, I’m taking a different approach to gift-giving. After helping my parents downsize their possessions, I don’t want to add another unnecessary item to their home. Instead, I’m focusing on clutter-free gifts—heartfelt gifts that don’t take up ... Read more

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Generosity: No Act of Kindness is Too Small

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:09:51 +0000

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines generosity as the willingness to give more money and time than is necessary or expected. For decades, I struggled with the idea of acting generously and battled furiously against the desire to keep everything for myself. Rather than giving from a place of love and abundance, I was emotionally attached to money and ... Read more

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What is Swedish Death Cleaning: Decluttering Before You Die

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:18:36 +0000

This year I inadvertently helped my parents embark on the act of Swedish death cleaning. Shortly after my father received his cancer diagnosis, I began helping my parents clean and declutter their home. Although they keep a relatively organized house, they still had too much stuff and not enough space to welcome visitors after my dad became ill. The house’s ... Read more

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How to Clean Out Your Closet With a Quick Closet Purge

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 03 May 2022 14:03:45 +0000

Today I’m undertaking a good, old-fashioned closet cleanout. I’m rolling up my sleeves, clearing the racks, and embarking on a no-holds-barred closet purge. What do you see when you open your closet? Is it full of so many things you can’t squeeze another item inside? Is it overrun by unworn clothes you thought you’d love ... Read more

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Practice Financial Minimalism with Minimalist Banking

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:42:46 +0000

Have you ever heard of minimalist money? How about financial minimalism or financial minimalists? The word minimalism is often associated with simplifying and decluttering our possessions, but minimalism isn’t limited to our physical environment. Minimalism can help us streamline every aspect of our lives, including our finances. What is Financial Minimalism? Minimalism means doing more ... Read more

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