Whether the recession is actually over or not, it can't hurt to be more careful with our money these days. Combining ideas about smart spending, sustainability, and environmentalism, Farrell presents us with ways to save and spend smartly. This new frugality isn't just being cheap- it is a plan for managing money in the long term, and in the end, it amounts to a lifestyle of less waste, lower environmental impact, greater peace of mind, and deeper satisfaction.