19 Tips from my Grandma's from the Great Depression | FRUGAL LIVING

In today’s fast-paced world, frugality is often overlooked in favor of convenience. However, the wisdom of our grandparents holds valuable lessons on living efficiently and economically. Here are 19 timeless frugal living tips your grandma likely used from the great depression, which are still incredibly relevant today.

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[glendapeterson]

The term "victory garden" was used during WWII as the government tried to ensure that the soldiers had plenty to eat. Ordinary people grew gardens, big or small, and traded food with each other. England, which imported most of its food, grew food in every small plot; old beautiful gardens were repurposed to grow food, not flowers.

[stevehartman]

I remember my Grandmother made rag rugs saved buttons snaps zippers everything.

[nancyemengo]

Before discarding clothes, remove the buttons and zippers. Use the remaining for quilt scraps or cleaning rags.

[lindadenneypu]

I use my rain water for my out side washing machine and I have awash board as well as my youngest has spinabifita and is incontinent

[amydecker]

Cooking at home! People really don't realize how much money they will save until they ditch the restaurants and drive thru.

[healthnbeauty]

There are cities who don't allow people to have clotheslines! They don't realize it but it's a good way to go green.

[That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Watermelon rind. Cut the red part out. Peel the dark green off, it’s a little tough. But you cook the white part like a veggie.

[stevehartman]

Linedrying saves lots of electric and clothes last longer.

[MaryKane-qvvz]

Line dry the washing and, when possible, air clothes in the sun.

[adk]

Your average person can't sow clothes! Maybe a blanket or table cloth or sow on buttons...