Frugality Living

 Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent, or economical in the consumption of resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance.[2]

James Gillray's satirical print Temperance Enjoying a Frugal Meal. George III is depicted with patched breeches and a chair covered with protective fabric, eating a simple boiled egg and using the tablecloth as his napkin. Winter flowers fill the unlit fireplace.

Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent, or economical in the consumption of resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance.

American Coloni Period (17th and 18th centuries): Frugality was intertwined with moral and religious values among the population of Puritan and Quaker settlers in American society.[6][7] They emphasized the virtues of productive work for the benefit of society and frowned upon unnecessary consumption.[6] Laws were enacted in colonies like Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to regulate extravagant spending,[8] reflecting the religious belief that individuals should not indulge in luxurious living.[9] The Great Awakening religious revival of the 1730s emphasized the virtues of simple living, and further reinforced the importance of frugality.[10] A shift towards consumerism began to emerge as the century progressed.[9] Colonists began acquiring imported luxury goods and amassing debts with the British.[9]