Frugal Happy

A blog about attempting a low-cost, low-impact, joyful lifestyle in suburbia.

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10 Frugal Happy Tips

September 14, 2018 by Wen

Saving money is obviously an awesome thing to do. But for me, the best kind of saving money is when it also helps the environment or increases joy in life. That’s when you’re really doing something right!

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September 14, 2018 /Wen
frugality, lifestyle, diy, food, neighborhood, energy
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Introducing the Share Shed

September 10, 2017 by Wen

Here's an idea! What if we built a cute little stand in front of our house and invited neighbors to use it to share veggies and other cool stuff? Here's how we did it.

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September 10, 2017 /Wen
community, gardening, lifestyle, neighborhood, food, diy
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More Than A Garden

July 09, 2017 by Wen

Growing our own food has an unexpected side benefit: A way to connect with our neighbors.

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July 09, 2017 /Wen
community, neighborhood, lifestyle, gardening, food
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DIY Outdoor Kitchen

January 14, 2017 by Wen

The kitchen has been demolished. Where do we cook now? Outside, of course. Here's a look at our DIY outdoor kitchen.

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January 14, 2017 /Wen
diy, home renovation, lifestyle, food
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Killing Our Lawn: Part III — A Garden Is Born

September 04, 2016 by Wen

After months of sheet mulching and battling zombie grass, we were ready to do something useful with our front yard: grow food.

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September 04, 2016 /Wen
home renovation, landscaping, diy, instructional, water, food, gardening
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