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loaned this out three years ago, Well, it was never returned, so I bought it again, Thank you. Frugal Luxuries offers a way to create a sweet, pleasurable, memorable family life without the constant demand for new stuff and stuff, Tracy McBride both advocates and illustrates living richly without a fat wallet, Her suggestions are ingenious and heartwarming her prose ties a lovely grosgrain ribbon around the process, I've had and benefited from both this book and her Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons for years the copy I just bought is for a bride to be.
Title does not really match what is inside, The impression is given that somehow our lives are going to be totally lifted by the information inside, Non of which is even up to date for that time period, If I had been really frugal, I would not have bought a useless, esoteric book, Shame on me. A wonderful soul enriching read, It helps you appriciate all you have already, Not want what you do not need, I bought another copy because I read the first one till it fell apart! Update: Yes, the interior decor ideas are dated, But there is a lot of wisdom in this book which I appreciate now after slowly reading, not just skimming, the first third of the book.
I've added a star.
Original review: Perhaps beginning budgeters or young parents would learn enough from this book to make its purchase worthwhile, This book shows its age, It was written when Hunter Green walls were trendy and Victoriana magazine was very, very popular, Great book, as advertised. Helpful. This is an excellent book for those who wish to save money and simplify their life without feeling deprived, I purchased a copyyears ago and still find that edition relevant todayShe out Martha's Martha Stewartbut in a way those

of living beyond the confines of the Hamptons can related to.
Tracey McBride created the newsletter Frugal Times inand has since delighted thousands by elevating the skill of living frugally to an art form.
Now Tracey's commonsense techniques for making every day a feast and her wisdom on how to cultivate abundance are gathered in one volume,

Tracey shows us how to savor the intangible gifts we receive when we create a nurturing home, share luscious yet low cost meals with family and friends, master our budgets, learn to combine style and thriftiness, and cultivate our dreams and imaginations without spending a cent.


Filled with ingenious, heartwarming, and practical advice, Frugal Luxuries helps us remember what is truly of value in our lives our time, our loved ones, and our inner sense of prosperity.
Combining the spiritual nourishment of Simple Abundance with the practicality of The Tightwad Gazette, Frugal Luxuries is destined to become the classic on how to live every day with a sense of abundance, beauty, and luxury.
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