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    Frugal Times
    Frugal Times
    Frugal Times
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    Frugal Times

    By Linda Leonard

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    Over sixty years of experience has shown me we can truly live with less than we think. We don’t have to live a deprived life, but we also don’t need to live beyond our means or to be wasteful. I learned a great deal simply by living life and observing the lives of those around me. I began life in a simpler time and used some of the knowledge gained from that time to apply to life now.
    It is hoped this book serves as a springboard to help others overcome their financial difficulties or manage money more wisely by applying some of the principles I have observed and learned. We live in a disposable society and retraining ourselves and learning to live with less might mean a more fruitful, rewarding, fulfilling live. Sometimes, less is more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLinda Leonard
    Release dateApr 24, 2013
    ISBN9780988364110
    Frugal Times
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    Linda Leonard

    Linda Leonard is a retired high school teacher/librarian. She is the mother of four, grandmother of six, and an educator who has taught in the public school system for 28 years as an English/Speech teacher (including 15 years as a Speech/Debate Coach and 14 years as a yearbook adviser.) She also served 2 1/2 years as a librarian, a total of 30 1/2 years in public education. She holds a B.A. in English and M.Ed. in Speech.

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      Frugal Times - Linda Leonard

      Frugal Times

      Linda Leonard

      Published by

      Inspiration Publishing, LLC

      at Smashwords

      Copyright 2013

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return it to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Cover designed by Linda Leonard

      Printed in the United States of America

      ISBN 978-0-9883641-1-0

      The information in this book is provided for informational purposes only. Neither the publisher nor the author is responsible for any possible consequences from any person reading or following the information in this book.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – In the Beginning

      Chapter 2 – Groceries

      Chapter 3 – Don’t Throw Away Money

      Chapter 4 – Recycle and Repurpose

      Chapter 5 – Make Your Own Cleaning Products

      Chapter 6 – Grow Your Own Food

      Chapter 7 – Furniture

      Chapter 8 – Budgeting

      Chapter 9 – Enjoy Your Life

      Addendum

      About the Author

      Introduction

      My life began in a simpler time, and the knowledge gained from that time can easily be applied to life now. It is hoped this book serves as a springboard to help others overcome their financial difficulties by applying some of the principles from that earlier time. We live in a disposable society; retraining ourselves and learning to live with less might mean a more fruitful, rewarding, fulfilling life. Sometimes, less is more.

      Dedicated to my family,

      who endured

      my frugal journey.

      Frugal Times

      Chapter 1

      In the Beginning

      When I was a child,

      times were simpler.

      My childhood was lived in a simpler time. Of course, I now enjoy all of the conveniences modern life offers. There are advantages of being Cajun and beginning life in those simpler times. Please, don’t assume for one moment I wish to return to the past; but I am thankful I grew up when I did. Knowledge I acquired walking through my early life allows me to look back and glean lessons which, if applied now, will help me and others walk through lean times today.

      My life as a child was lived when there was NO air conditioning in many areas. Most people struggled to keep cool. Large stores did have air conditioning, and we enjoyed the shopping experience more than people today could possibly imagine. As children, we rose early to complete chores in the summer heat and spent the rest of the day sitting in the shade of a tree. I don’t want to give up air conditioning. It’s something I really enjoy and appreciate especially living in Louisiana because it’s hot and humid. Nevertheless, raising the temperature on the thermostat a couple of degrees will save money on the electric bill. Using a fan to circulate the cool air will, over time, encourage you to raise the thermostat another degree or two.

      Getting up early, before the hottest part of the day, and completing household

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