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  • By: Serina Bird
  • Narrated by: Serina Bird
  • Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

The essential handbook to living frugally, mindfully and with real joy on a budget.  

Who knew frugality could be so much fun?  

Once upon a time, thrift and frugality were celebrated as virtues - not anymore. When did 'frugal' become such a dirty word? It's time to reclaim it!   

When you respect and understand money, it almost magically transforms itself into something that grows exponentially. In The Joyful Frugalista, Money Magazine's Serina Bird shares myriad practical tips for saving money in small ways every day for a better, brighter future.  

Discover inside: 

  • Ideas and resources for saving on everything from energy bills to weddings, clothing and eating out  
  • Clever ways to cut down your waste 
  • Tips for embracing the joy of minimalism 
  • Ways to wring every drop of pleasure from the money you have 
  • Challenges to help you live life better, including how to feed your family well on $50 per week
©2019 Serina Bird (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Dont judge a book by its cover

I saw the cover and thought - yes this looks good.
I ended up listening to it at 1.4x speed just to get through it.
I really dont like leaving negative reviews but there was just nothing about it i liked. From the narration (dont be frugal just hire a professional as it was so difficult to listen to). i honestly learnt nothing new.
Its hard to feel a connection to someone who comes from money but is "forced" to be frugal, felt kind of hollow. And the number of times the author refers to having a commonwealth job in Canberra..... if only everyone was so lucky, for anyone not living in the Canberra public service bubble it made it difficult to relate.

Such a shame as i REALLY wanted to like this book.

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Practical advice

Wonderful first audio book. Had never heard of her before and was drawn to this book as it pertains to Australia and has great practical advice.. Only downside is I wished I had purchased the hard copy to go back and reference the many items I will take action on. An added bonus is that the author also narrated the book. Loved it ❤️

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Inspired To live a frugal life

Love listening to this book, so many tips and tricks to living a frugal life!

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