8 Easy Frugal Living Tips To Try This Year

Sometimes the best approach to live more frugally is to be aware of your spending.

BRING AWARENESS TO YOUR SPENDING

Minimalism and thrift go together. When your life is full of stuff, you can't save money and buy things you love.

START DECLUTTERING YOUR HOME REGULARLY

Budgeting is the first step to frugal living. You can budget whether you get paid weekly, monthly, or many times a month.

SET A BUDGET & TRACK IT

When I was 18 and living in a shared house at university, I started cooking for myself. Since I was a fussy child, I never prepared vegetables or made homemade meals.

COOK MEALS FROM HOME MORE OFTEN

You may believe that being thrifty means accepting less "luxury" things like travel, but if it's important to your happiness, you should always travel.

LEARN TO TRAVEL LIKE A MINIMALIST

I keep my weekly responsibilities and appointments in a calendar, along with my annual goals.

SET SOME GOALS FOR YOUR SPENDING

The sheer number of free activities at your fingertips is amazing. Although some activities require a considerable discretionary cash, being inexpensive doesn't equal dull. 

FIND SOME FREE HOBBIES

I loved Matilda Kahl's piece on why she wears the same clothes every day as an art director.  She feels in control and free from unattainable expectations.

BUILD A CAPSULE CLOSET