Are you more frugal now than you used to be?

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I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without'' mantra, and it has served me well. We eat leftovers. I grow some vegetables and herbs, what I have room to grow, but my space is very limited. I process any excess foods such as fruits and vegetables and freeze or can them. We make our own pizzas and baked goods, and very, very rarely eat out. I bake a lot of our breads. Lately, I have searched out other ways to be more frugal with things. Here and there, I have learned some bits and pieces to help. I've never been an impulse buyer, so I do have that in my favor. Clothing is only purchased on a ''need'' basis, not a want. Even then, I weigh the cost and the certainty as to whether it would be practical, or worn much. I dress simply, and most of my clothes can be mixed or matched to make different looks, etc. I've never been high maintenance. I hate painted nails and all the trendy stuff that goes with that, not practical for me. I take care of myself, by myself. I have a great friend who is a retired beautician, and she trims my hair for me. Good deal, as we have always helped each other out. Some ways I have discovered in the last few years that have helped me? BuyNothing groups. Nearly every town, city, or county has one on FB. No money is allowed to be exchanged, ever. If you have something to offer, you put it up in the group--many do what they call ''porch pick-up'' which alleviates strangers being in their homes. When you need an item, you can post your need. Often, you can find what you want as someone will have it and offer it to you. It's a great way to find things and not spend money, and it saves the waste of possibly something very usable being tossed out to a landfill. My friends and I trade books to read, or I use the library or the satellite Little Free Libraries. Otherwise, I go to a local thrift store that offers nice books for 25cents. Can't been that price for good books. I line dry a lot of laundry, I purchased a sturdy, portable drying rack some years back. It's very light and convenient. On nice days, I put it on the patio and my clothes smell like my grandma's did when she line dried hers. Dryers are one of the most expensive appliances a person has. I am a tough food shopper. I check sales. If something is on a great deal and it is something for the pantry we use a lot of, you can bet if I can swing it, I get a spare or two. The key to cooking and eating at home is to have ingredients a person can actually make a meal with--a good, nutritious meal. I make it a point to have things here that I can always pull it together to make a meal that doesn't break the bank. Bartering is something people used to do a lot of--trading goods for goods, or goods for services needed. I barter for my eggs, I have for years. I give her baked goods, she gives me eggs. It's a fantastic deal, and we have done this for a long time now. I hope the bird flu doesn't hit her chickens, so that we can continue this trade-off. There are many more things I do, this is just a few. How frugal are you? Do you have some hints or things you practice to save money, especially in the kitchen? Share with us!! Pixabay picture.