Stop Buying Sh*t: and Other Ways to Manage Your Money

by Jennifer A. Jones

Discover the art of living well without breaking the bank in this insightful guide to frugal living. Packed with practical advice and clever tips, this book will transform your approach to spending and saving.

From mastering your monthly expenses and curbing impulse buys to finding thrift shop treasures and cooking from scratch, each chapter offers actionable tips to help you live within your budget. Learn how to organize like a pro, stretch your dollar, and even entertain on a dime.

Whether you’re looking to save on groceries, celebrate the holidays, or plan a wedding without the hefty price tag, this book has you covered. Embrace a frugal lifestyle and discover that less truly can be more when you incorporate these strategies and stop buying sh*t.

Jennifer A. Jones, a savvy wife and mother from the heart of Texas, has turned penny-pinching into on art form. With a knack for finding joy in the thrifty life, her book is a treasure trove of clever hacks and personal anecdotes that prove you can live large on a small budget.

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 9, 2024

About the author

Jennifer loves animals, rainy days, and the fun of living a frugal lifestyle. She is married with two grown children and spends time at her Texas home cuddling dogs, reading, and pinching pennies because every cent leads to a dollar.

Reviews

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this book thanks to my Kindle Unlimited subscription, and I read it on my tablet using the Kindle app. It took me just a couple of hours because it is such a lovely and quick read.

If you've ever wondered about those tips to save money here and there—little tricks and adjustments you can make to avoid wasting money on things you didn’t even realize cost so much—this is the perfect summary book for you.
The author shares her story firsthand, with love and respect, and fills the guide with useful tips. I’m sure that after reading this book, you’ll take a closer look at those monthly subscriptions and daily treats, and you'll be surprised by how much you can save by reducing certain habits.

A highly recommended book for those looking to easily save money in their daily lives, without any gimmicks or extra costs—just simple and smart tips!

[Kiersten Zamora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am new to trying to live frugally and save more money. This book was perfect for me. It was to the point and covered a large amount of topics. I like that there wasn’t a lot of fluff, each section really just got down to what I should consider doing. My favorites were the grocery shopping section, the 48 hour rule, and the 99 random frugal tips at the end. I keep this one with me and reference it and take notes. If you already live frugally, you may already know some of this stuff. But if you’re newer like me, it was super helpful and gave me a great place to start!

[Rain Jamison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t live a frugal lifestyle currently but always looking for ways to save money. Tons of great suggestions and things I hadn’t thought of in this book. Also some way out there penny pinching ideas. Overall I loved the layout and helpful information. Quick read but I’ll keep this handy for reference! I need to stop buying sh*t! 😅🤣

[Jessica Barter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in a couple of hours. It pulled me in because there were so many categories and great tips! I learned a lot and will be using these to help my family save some money. I especially liked the section on grocery shopping!

[Chris Levy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, fast read, easy to follow tips for saving money

Recommend for everyone! Fast reading, insightful guide on how to save money and evaluate what you are currently spending and currently earning!

[Becky Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the format. Easy to follow and so many fun tips. I made notes in the weekly wins section and carry this with me to write down other frugal notes and savings.

[Becky Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tips in this one! Touches on a wide variety of topics. I read on Kindle Unlimited but buying the paperback so I can continue to reference it.