Here’s an article from a South Florida writer who took a Vow of Frugality. You may know her pretty well. I hear she’s just trying to do the right thing by living within her means.
The writer of the article likens spending money to be a loose, unchaste person.
How many of you have taken a vow of frugality? Can you relate to feeling like you give up too much cash for things that don’t matter? Or, are you living the life of a frugal, which can be considered a righteous one? Let’s talk about it.
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Nat…I LOVE the article! OMG…you are seriously describing me (well my former self) in that article. Great job!
Great article. While I think frugality in general is great, purposeful/mindful spending is taking it to the next step. To me, this means evaluating what’s most important to you and adjusting your spending accordingly.
For example, I’m not that keen on eating out. Unless it’s a really quality meal, I’d rather eat at home. I mean, I can make chicken tenders just as good as Applebee’s. LOL. But I spend huge amounts of money on travel. It’s one of my passions.
However, in terms of dollars and cents, I would spend less by eating out all I want and cutting my travel but that’s not my idea of quality of life.
I <3 the article! Also, I agree with you 100% savvy. I love to eat out, but the thought of a $12 chicken sandwich in a mall restaurant makes me cringe.
Frugalista, I really really enjoyed your article. Yes I agree that in general we need to think carefully instead of nonchalantly charging items to our cards. People need to see the bigger picture, invest, buy a home do something that will be beneficial for years to come. There is nothing worse than a broke person in the latest fashions, or you have a hummer but can’t pay your light bill…just sad.
Let’s all make a vow to be careful with our funds and to look more at the big picture…I’m in Frugalista I’m in! So does that mean I shouldn’t go to Sephora today???? LOL
Prodcut Junkie Diva
Frugalista, I really really enjoyed your article. Yes I agree that in general we need to think carefully instead of nonchalantly charging items to our cards. People need to see the bigger picture, invest, buy a home do something that will be beneficial for years to come. There is nothing worse than a broke person in the latest fashions, or you have a hummer but can’t pay your light bill…just sad.
Let’s all make a vow to be careful with our funds and to look more at the big picture…I’m in Frugalista I’m in! So does that mean I shouldn’t go to Sephora today???? LOL
Prodcut Junkie Diva
Nice article….Keep up the realistic and practical mind set of a mature and i.n.d.e.p.e.n.d.a.n.t adult!!!!
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Twiggers-Glad you liked it! We are both in the STD clinic. We are cured!
Savvy-You live up to your name. Making wise choices with your money is important. I’m transitioning, learning how to make better decisions. Cutting isn’t always practical.
Coco-You are a lovable food snob
PJD-Yay. Welcome to the cult, but I need for you to do your product runs. I need to know how to spend wisely all the new found money I will have.
Erika-Thanks, E. Why do your words remind me of my favorite rap lyrics? heheh.
I have always been frugal, and I find that by limiting my spending, I have a greater appreciation for the items that I do buy. I’m a guy and like any guy I like gadgets. But I buy them sporadically. So when I bought my iPod, it felt special. I’ve had it for two-and-a-half years, and it still feels special.
Acquiring material possessions is like doing drugs. You have to do more and more of it to maintain the same level of gratification.