Frugal Happy

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

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A Stronger Neighborhood in a COVID-19 World

April 26, 2020 by Wen

We’ve noticed an unexpected phenomenon during the awful pandemic: despite social distancing, our neighborhood has actually become closer.

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April 26, 2020 /Wen
community, lifestyle, neighborhood, diy
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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
7 Comments

The Street Where No One Opens The Door

August 14, 2016 by Wen

I'm all about community building and neighborly love. It strengthens social bonds, increases safety and convenience, and hey, it's more fun! But what if neighbors refuse to talk to each other?

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August 14, 2016 /Wen
community, neighborhood, lifestyle
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