April 29, 2015
Frugal Hound Sniffs: Sustainable Life Blog
A note to new readers: while we often delve deeply into financial topics (such as The Privilege of Pursuing Financial Independence and 11 Ways To Be A Frugal Weirdo And Love It), we also like to keep it irreverent and downright silly. Because hey, who doesn’t need an investigative interview series conducted by a dog?! And so, I…
April 27, 2015
Frugal Homestead Series Part 6: Septic, The Other End Of The Water Equation
Greetings fellow frugal weirdos, Mr. Frugalwoods here! Welcome to Part 6 of our Frugal Homestead Series, which explores the finer points of how we’re going to reach our version of financial independence and move to a homestead in the woods in 2017 at age 33. Mrs. Frugalwoods and I plan to buy 20+ acres of wooded land, likely with an…
April 24, 2015
Weekly Woot & Grumble: Everyone Needs Friends
Woot It’s the week of relationships here on Frugalwoods! On Monday we heard from Sam of Frugaling.org about his journey through frugality as a single guy. And on Wednesday, I shared the positive impact that frugality has had on my marriage to Mr. Frugalwoods. Today I want to discuss another type of relationship: the friendship! I’m the first to…
April 22, 2015
A Married Person’s Guide To Love And Frugality
This week is all about relationships and money here on Frugalwoods! On Monday we heard from Sam Lustgarten, of Frugaling.org, about his experiences with frugality as a single person. And today, I’m delighted to share my perspective on how frugality plays an integral role in my marriage over on Frugaling.org. I hope you’ll head over…
April 20, 2015
A Single Person’s Guide To Frugal and Happy Living
This week, I’m collaborating with Sam Lustgarten of Frugaling.org on the topic of relationships and frugality. Sam is currently single and was kind enough to lend us his thoughts and advice on how he lives a fulfilling, happy, single, and frugal life. I’m delighted to share this perspective on Frugalwoods today, since it’s a topic many…
April 17, 2015
Weekly Woot & Grumble: Spring Reminds Us That Seasons Are Awesome
Woot The first hesitant tendrils of spring are taking hold in our formerly snow-encased northeastern landscape. Frugal Hound senses the warmer temperatures on our walks and exudes a certain doggy friskiness in response. Much as Mr. Frugalwoods and I genuinely enjoy the frozen wintertime, we’re equally pleased to welcome the balmy New England spring. We find…
April 15, 2015
Frugal Hound Sniffs: Kali Hawlk’s Cats
A note to new readers: while we often delve deeply into financial topics (such as The Privilege of Pursuing Financial Independence and 11 Ways To Be A Frugal Weirdo And Love It), we also like to keep it irreverent and downright silly. Because hey, who doesn’t need an investigative interview series conducted by a dog?! And so, I…
April 13, 2015
401ks Are Your Friend: Demystifying Personal Finance Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our Demystifying Personal Finance Series! This series is all about how to assemble a sound financial life as a young professional, though many of the topics covered are useful to folks of all ages. The series also serves as a reflection of the steps Mrs. Frugalwoods and I have taken to stay debt-free (other than our…
April 10, 2015
Weekly Woot & Grumble: Help Me Find A Frugal Snack Hack
Woot Today I write to ask your advice on a topic near and dear to my frugal heart: snacks! Not just any snacks, mind you, but healthy and frugal snacks. I want the full package here people, and I bet it’s not going to come in a package. As a lifelong lover and consumer of snacks,…
April 8, 2015
Our Favorite Stories and Photos From Frugalwoods’ First Year
Frugalwoods turns one year old tomorrow! A year ago, Mr. Frugalwoods and I sat in a coffee shop and simultaneously launched our plan to retire at 33 to a homestead in the woods and the concept of Frugalwoods. Mr. FW was after me to start a blog and I’d dismissed the idea for months (years actually). My…
April 6, 2015
March 2015 Expenditures
March was delightfully miscellaneous for Mr. Frugalwoods and me. Traveling to New York to speak with students at NYU about personal finance was a definite highlight. We were deeply honored to be invited to speak and had a wonderful time sharing our passion for none other than… frugality (every young person’s best friend they haven’t met yet)! A…
April 3, 2015
Weekly Woot & Grumble: Grocery Store Encounters & The Bunny Hound
Woot We’ve been spotted. Someone recognized Mr. Frugalwoods and me in the flesh for the first time ever this past Sunday. I believe it was the beard that gave us away… either that or perhaps we emit frugality sonar. Both seem equally likely. Naturally, the sighting occurred at our discount grocery store, Market Basket. I can’t think of a…