Being frugal gets a bad rap. But it’s a major tool for abundant living, especially in economically tough times like this. And it’s one of the most overlooked tools for what I call broad-spectrum resistance. Basically buying as little of pretty much anything, in every category, as we can possibly get away with.
As I posted earlier on my deep green Facebook page: Voluntary frugality (by those of us who have the leeway to practice it) is a form of broad-spectrum resistance. It frees up resources that we can then share with others who are not getting their basic needs met.
My friend, fellow Floridian, and permie colleague Laura Oldanie / Rich Resilient Living has a delightful newsletter and YouTube channel filled with advice about frugality, simple living, and non-intimidating on-ramps to build community.
Here’s one of her new videos. Being frugal is cooler than you think!