8 extreme frugal living ideas you probably havent considered

8 extreme frugal living ideas you probably havent considered8 extreme frugal living ideas you probably havent consideredExtreme frugal livingisnt about cutting cable from your life or turning up the thermostat to 80 degrees in the summer.Those are pretty easy ways to be practice frugality.Today Im talking about the extreme things the cheapest of the cheap do to save more money. Im leid a huge fan of deprivation to the point of not being able to enjoy life, but there are some benefits to frugality that many peopleoverlook.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreMany people cut their lifestyle to the bare minimum during their debt free journey while doing something so crazy as donating blood plasma for an extra $400 per month.First Words of Caution Regarding FrugalityWhen you start a workout program and meal plan thats super strict (like the Keto diet or intermittent fasting) and deprive yourself of something youve had access to for a long time, theres a huge possibility of relapse.Personal finance success, much like fitness, is a lifestyle decision. If you practice extreme frugality for a short time (just to pay off debt), you might find yourself rewarding your good behavior after the debt is paid off. Gazelle intensity is great when youre on a high, but when the debts paid off, what happens to the adrenaline rush? It goes away.The last thing you want to do is to sabotage your efforts by leasing a new car or buying the boat youve always wanted on creditjust to keep up with the Joneses.With that being said, here are some examples of extreme frugal living tips to help you save more money.Extreme Frugal Living Ideas1. Flush Toilets Once a DayYou read that right. It doesnt matter if its a number one or a number two or if someone is sick with diarrhea and vomiting (sorry..had to go there).People legit only flush once a day to save money.I cant imagine having company ove r under these circumstances. I mean, port-a-potties are only cleaned out every so often, so I guess its no different, but.YUCK2. Eat Expired FoodGot moldy bread or cheese problems? Thats okayThe cheapest of the cheap simply pick off the mold and eat the remaining portion. After all, if you cant see the mold, it must not be there, right?3. Shower Less OftenFilling the tub is a no-no when youre practicing extreme frugal living. Youve got to take showers only and limit to once every few days (at most). Been to the gym?That time of the month? No problem Take a sponge bathYall, Im cringing as Im writing this, but there are people who practice this method of frugality. I will say that I only wash my hair when it starts to get greasy (once every 3-4 days) and use dry shampoo in between washes.4. Live in an RVNow I know a lot of people who are doing this And I know some whove tried it (with kids) and just couldnt handle being that close with no room to spread out.One of my favorite stories is from the creator of the affiliate marketing course Im taking Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing. zu sich name is Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, and shes earning over $150k per month on her blog but lives in an RV and travels the world with her husband.I think I read somewhere that she and her husband spend about $3000 per month on expenses despite their millionaire status I wrote about their affiliate marketing success story here. They are truly living the dream5. Sell Everything but the KidsBy hosting garage sales or selling items in your local Facebook groups and Craigslist, you can make a decent side hustle income. A good rule of thumb is if you havent used it in six months, it needs to go.This also helps you get a sense of organization and cleanliness in your home, which of course, results in a better quality of life. Ive sold furniture, clothing, toys, electronicsyou name it.Have you heard of the new Netflix series Tidying Up With Marie Kondo? Marie offers tips on tidying and you can even make some extra cash by selling some of your unwanted junk in the decluttering process.If you want to get started downsizing and living a simpler life, grab a copy of my free KonMari checklist for decluttering.6. Grow your OwnWhats more organic than living off your own land? You can start a garden with a few packages oforganic vegetable seeds and in no time youll be able to chop salads with fresh vegetables. You can even take it a step further and sell your fruits or veggies.An example of this would be planting pumpkins and in the fall, when theyre ripe, using them to bake pumpkin pies or pumpkin bread. You can either use them for your Thanksgiving meals or sell them and make a profit You could also sell them for decor A package of pumpkin seeds might cost a few bucks and yields 20 pumpkins weighing 50 pounds or moreImagine what those would sell for in nice neighborhoods as decor This is a great side hustle for kids and grown-ups alike This is one extreme frugal living practice I can stand behind7. Become a Tap Water Only HouseholdAdopt a tapwater only rule for your household. When you stop buying sugary drinks such as sodas, juices, Gatorade, youll not only save hundreds of dollars every year, but youll also become much healthier That isif you dont live in Flint, Michigan8. Raise your Own Farm AnimalsWe all know hunting is a good way to supply meat in the freezer for months. You can buy a young calf and have a farmer raise it, and you can triple your investment and eat good, quality grass-fed beef for months offof that single purchase.Likewise, I know women who have chicken farms and raise hens for eggsYoull definitely need a deep freeze for storage, and Amazon has several options to choose from with free shipping (especially handy if you dont have a truck)Adopt an Abundance Mindset and Increase your IncomeI realize there are a lot of online coaches preaching meditation and positivity. I do think these things are very important to overcoming a fr ugality (scarcity) mindset. That being said, one of the best things you can do is to increase your income so that you dont feel so scarce.You can do this by working double shifts, overtime, and holidays. Or you can start a side hustle in your spare time. Here are 76 legit ways to make money on the side this year.By adopting these extreme frugal living practices, you can hang with the cheapest of the cheap. But at what cost? There are many other ways to live frugally without sacrificing your quality of life. Now I want to hear from you Have you tried any of these ways of living frugally? How are you making a conscious effort to save money in your everyday lifestyle? Leave a comment belowThis article first appeared on Perfect Hangover..bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-lyDBLV9 width 900pxheight 550px