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March is Coupon Month at Gone Frugal

by: Frugal Michael March 1, 2010

It amazes me how many people simply toss their Sunday newspaper coupon circulars aside either unaware or unimpressed that those circulars are no less valuable than the money in their wallets.  For years I have held to the belief that ignoring grocery coupons was the same as throwing money away and you would be hard [...]

February is Freedom from Convenience Foods Month

by: Frugal Michael February 2, 2010

Convenience foods – those easy-to-use packets, pouches, boxes and bottles that make our lives so much easier because they make it possible for us to prepare meals despite our hectic on-the-go lifestyles.  They are also full of additives, preservatives and heaven only knows what other chemicals that I just can’t bring myself to put into my body. Call it a personal crusade if you will, Gone Frugal has declared February Freedom from Convenience Foods Month.

Welcome to Gone Frugal

by: Frugal Michael September 21, 2009

My name is Michael Nolan and I’ve been frugal most of my life.  Even when it wasn’t technically required (i.e. I made plenty of money), I have always leaned toward the frugal side of life out of a sense that it was just the right thing to do.
After collecting thousands of the best frugal [...]