When times were tough, people got creative and smart. Some ways that families made do with less money were growing their own food and repurposing old items. The fact that some of these tricks still work today reminds us of how resourceful humans can be.
You don't have to go without things to live frugally. Instead, you can choose to make the most of what you have. You can make small changes that will add up over time, like cutting back on daily costs and coming up with clever ways to reuse and recycle. You can make your budget go further, save money, and live a more environmentally friendly life with these 20 clever ideas.