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Frugality
A Lesson from the Past
The Great Depression was marked by hardship many people today can barely imagine. Yet, through incredible resourcefulness, families managed to stay afloat. They kept their households fed, warm and cared for, even when living on a penny or two dailies. This book will show you exactly how they did it. You'll discover methods and strategies that are still practical today—ways to cut waste, save money, and utilize every possible resource to its fullest. Our grandparents' generation pioneered the “waste not, want not” mentality long before environmental sustainability became trendy. They made their clothes last, patched things up instead of throwing them away, cooked simple, wholesome meals, and grew their food to ensure nothing went to waste. They embodied the art of frugality in a way that allowed them to survive and flourish within their means. This is the spirit we need today—to be frugal, resilient, and forward-thinking, turning every resource into an opportunity. I’ll show you how to incorporate these depression-era habits into your life in this book. You’ll learn how to grow your food—even in small spaces like apartments—how to find joy in simple, cost-free activities and reduce waste to save money.
The Mantra of Frugality: "Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make Do or Do Without"
At the height of the Great Depression, nearly a quarter of the US workforce was unemployed. Many professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, saw their incomes drop drastically, and countless households suddenly grappled with extreme financial insecurity. Families across the country embraced the motto, “Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without,” and this simple mantra became a lifeline. We’ll explore strategies for conserving resources, stretching your budget, and ensuring you’re prepared for whatever life throws.
Modern Times, Classic Solutions
Families' scenario during the Great Depression isn’t too different from today's. Rising unemployment, financial uncertainty, and the constant pressure to "keep up" can make it feel like the odds are stacked against us. But the good news is that the tools our grandparents used to survive and thrive are still available to us today. Imagine reducing your expenses and building a financial cushion, knowing you have reclaimed control over your financial situation.
Embrace the Wisdom of the Past
This isn’t just a book about saving money—it’s a guide to a new way of living that’s more intentional, mindful, and ultimately more satisfying. It’s about creating a life where financial worries don’t dominate your thoughts because you know you’re prepared, resourceful, and resilient. It’s about learning from the generations that came before us, who faced challenges more significant than most of us will ever know and emerged more potent because of them. Learn to live richly on less, to be resourceful, and to turn every challenge into an opportunity.
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Customers find the book informative, praising its in-depth actionable information and common sense approach to frugality. Moreover, the content receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its recyclable gardening tips. Additionally, the book is easy to read and worth the purchase price.
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31 customers mention informative, 27 positive, 4 negative
Great book. Easy to read, great tips and tricks. Very good ideas for these uncertain timesRead more
This book is by far the best book I've read on frugality. Its loaded with tips, recipes, projects, etc. in order to have a more intentional life....Read more
This book has lots of helpful hints....Read more
...This book had so much information on how things used to be done. Great read!Read more
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Depression Era Frugality is indeed full of useful tips and tricks to stretch every dollar, covering a wide range of tactics in an array of...Read more
This book gives one hope that you can survive in today's world. It also gives great tips on being frugal.Read more
Great book. Easy to read, great tips and tricks. Very good ideas for these uncertain timesRead more
this is a book of common sense with other useful information. Highly recommend it for those who need it. Interesting read either way.Read more
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...I loved the suggestions on how to create a pantry full of staples, cheap and recyclable ways to enrich a garden, recipies, and the chart that showed...Read more
Easy to read and good money saving tips. Will use a lot of these to save money. Thanks for the good read.Read more
The last chapters in the book made it worth the purchase price for me. The frugal tips are nice to have in one place but I knew nearly all of them....Read more
...in depth actionable information that can really help you manage and save money....Read more
7 customers mention interesting, 7 positive, 0 negative
...This book had so much information on how things used to be done. Great read!Read more
...Highly recommend it for those who need it. Interesting read either way.Read more
...It's a good read.Read more
...It was worth the read and I got lots of great ideas to try to stretch my budget and live simpler.Read more
6 customers mention ideas, 6 positive, 0 negative
...It was worth the read and I got lots of great ideas to try to stretch my budget and live simpler.Read more
Great book. Easy to read, great tips and tricks. Very good ideas for these uncertain timesRead more
...Its loaded with tips, recipes, projects, etc. in order to have a more intentional life....Read more
...It's realistic and clever. I believe that these ideas are doable and at the same time I would never feel like I've lost myself by giving up some...Read more
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Easy to read and good money saving tips. Will use a lot of these to save money. Thanks for the good read.Read more
I love the way they broke it down in chapters. Easy reading. Lots of information. Do's and don't....Read more
...The writing was easy to read, with only one typo that i could catch during my reading, and quite comprehensive in scope....Read more
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- Red Star BettyReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2022
Great Ideas!
Format: KindleVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2020
Interesting book
Format: KindleVerified Purchase - Rebecca ShaddReviewed in Canada on October 19, 2021
Good common sense and traditional tips!
Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
I've bought a couple budgeting and frugality books before and was disappointed by how thin the books are, meaning the advice was vague and the tips were few in number. Depression Era Frugality is just right - its not so big that it overwhelms you with info but it's not the thin slip of a book so many of these financial books can end up being.Rebecca ShaddGood common sense and traditional tips!
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2021
The whole book reads like a financial blog. I read another review that denoted the book for basically being amateur advice you can find anywhere, so I wasn't expecting much . But I was pleasantly surprised that even though the book may not be an insanely in-depth one, it definitely digs deeper than just the basic advice any financial blog has. Besides, having all this advice in one place automatically makes it a good resource. I'm used to having to hunt across blogs and pinterest to find these individual tips - this is a collection of the best depression era advice for not only saving money, but enjoying life when you're on a strict budget or even facing poverty.
Theres a lot of tips I haven't read elsewhere, like how to get some good finds at the dollar store, money making/saving when you don't have a job (I was recently in this situation thanks to covid), cleaning with cheap, homemade products, and on and on. I'm genuinely surprised by all the tips and the diversity of them. It really does have a tip for almost every part of life.
The only thing I'll say is that some tips will require you to do some research beyond the book, but this isn't an encyclopedia. It's tips, tricks, and life hacks - and it does very well at presenting them, inspiring the reader, and making everything feel more doable. Definitely recommend!!!
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- Deborah CrannReviewed in Canada on March 31, 2025
Everyone should read this book.
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