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The Penny-Pinching Hedonist: How to Live Like Royalty with a Peasant's Pocketbook

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So often we think that living frugally means deprivation or going without the fun extras of life. Shel Horowitz dispels that notion right from the start in this fun and helpful book.

Horowitz says, "I am not wealthy, but I am very happy. I enjoy lots of concerts and plays, have a great deal of fun and creative time with my family, travel frequently, own a home in a downtown location with a view of the woods--which is filled with books, music, fine food, original art, and other pleasures. I even love my job! My family's income is lower than that of most of our friends and acquaintance---but our quality of life seems to be a whole lot better than theirs!"

The book is jam-packed with inexpensive (and often free!) suggestions for fun in every area of life: food, hobbies, entertainment, travel, children, gifts, and more. If you'd like to add some fun to your life without adding the burden of high expenses, The Penny-Pinching Hedonist is a great resource.

I grew up in a frugal household, and still try to live that way. While I often refer to websites for ideas, it's nice to have ideas in all major categories (food, entertainment, kids, travel, shopping, work) in one convenient book.

The book has some interesting suggestions and has some that needed better research. Overall, the book needs to be updated. It was written in 1995 and many things have changed since then especially items that refer to dollar amounts. Had I known when it was written I would have thought twice about buying it.