<img src="http://www.frugalvillage.net/saranoel3201.jpg" alt="Sara Noel" /> Sara Noel knows that being frugal doesn't mean you have to settle. Her Frugal Living column - available five times per week through <a href="http://www.unitedfeatures.com">United Media's Newspaper Enterprise Association </a>- emphasizes simplicity, family values and eco-frugality, inspiring women to discover their passions and rekindle their inner spirit. From cutting down the food bill to finding alternative uses for everyday items, Frugal Living examines smart, easy ways to save money. Noel is frugal - not cheap - and applies common sense in cost-cutting endeavors. The primary focus is simplifying busy lives. Noel's professional background includes special event planning, floriculture and buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Her degree in business and her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found, edit and publish a network of lifestyle and shelter Web sites more than seven years ago that serve as guides to achieving balanced and gracious living. Some of her web properties include: <a href="http://www.frugalvillage.com">Frugal Village.com</a> <a href="http://www.homesteadgarden.com">Homestead Garden.com</a> <a href="http://www.villageblogger.com">Village Blogger.com</a> <a href="http://www.weightlossmoms.com">Weight Loss Moms.com</a> <a href="http://www.homekeeping101.com">Homekeeping101.com</a> <a href="http://www.budgetchristmas.com">Budget Christmas.com</a> <a href="http://www.weekendcooking.com">Weekend Cooking.com</a> Noel has served as a columnist for Midland Daily News and has been a contributor to DrLaura.com. She has been recognized in the media by such entities as ABC's "Good Morning America," U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and cbsnews.com. She has a special place in her heart for disadvantaged and abused children. She was raised in Rochester, New York and currently resides with her husband and four children in Michigan.