Farm to table is a concept Jenn Collins and Brad Barnes know very well.
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Suddenly the money just was not there like it had been.
We found ourselves unemployed.
Adopting budget-conscious habits and being prudent about spending can help stretch the money you do have.
But its not necessarily easy to change your mindset and habits overnight.
These thrifty individuals share their advice on practicing frugality as a lifestyle.
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Then… it comes into clear focus what you’re able to do without.
That doesnt mean you have to accept your fixed costs as they are.
A few months ago, Gibbs made a move to become more aware of her familys cash flow.
That really helped us be mindful about the money that was coming in and going out, Gibbs said.
So she leaned on alternatives that didnt cost money.
I started watching YouTube instead of cable, she said.
I did at-home workouts instead of paying for a gym membership that I hardly used.
Even with social distancing, there are ways to keep up with your social life.
Were still having our coffee dates Saturday mornings with our friends, Barnes said.
Were just doing them via Zoom.
However, she learned how to be a better cook in the process.
She also learned how to do her own hair and nails since she stopped going to the salon.
Getting to the bare necessities isnt as bad as you think, Alexander said.
It forces you to become creative and resourceful skills that we all need.
Growing something in the ground is incredibly therapeutic, he said.
Then you reap the benefits of it in a couple months.
Now might also be a good time to brush up on your financial literacy.
Gibbs recommendslistening to podcastsandreading personal finance booksto increase your knowledge about managing your money.
But instead of seeing that as a negative thing, they were grateful.
We considered that five bucks our entertainment fund, Gibbs said.
We would use it to rent a movie.
You may even find pride in discovering you might still live a satisfying life while spending less money.
A self-sustaining lifestyle is really empowering, Barnes said.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
