Twice a year

Can you imagine living so close to work that you only need to fill your commuter-car up with fuel twice a year?

Or can you imagine needing to only fill up your family SUV or mini-van twelve times a year?

A frugal friend told me that those are his family habits. They have two cars, enjoy technology and some fun hobbies, but spend very little on fuel.

He didn't become austere. He became thrifty. Notice he didn't sell his cars and walk everywhere.

Rather he practiced thrift, not excessive elimination of modern conveniences.