Life Beyond Spending: Spend Less, and Live More

Caravantes explores how people can trade one paradigm of conspicuous consumption for another of frugality and simplicity. With over one hundred easy-to-do fun ideas and entertaining activities that are free or very low in cost, the reader is shown the possibility of a life beyond spending.

Ernesto Caravantes grew up in Long Beach and Lakewood, California. Having been raised in Southern California, he developed a lifelong love of the ocean, a place where he returns to on a regular basis to refresh his soul and nurture his spirit. It was also his time at water’s edge where he learned the value of a life of utter simplicity. He continues to work and walk along the sand in Southern California