Super Frugal, and Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
I was reading one of my mommy and money blogs, and had to laugh at the reference to being super frugal and cheap, cheap, cheap, over at Single Mom, Rich Mom. Jacqueline, the author, was talking about washing and reusing baggies , and being cheaper than friends who had grown up in refugee camps.
I say, why try to look 'normal' which is really just a relative, culture based term. Just claim the enviro high ground and say you're 'green'... washing and reusing baggies is environmentally friendlier than throwing them in the trash, AND it saves money. Double bonus!
Actually, alot of money saving actions and ideas work out that way .. washing baggies, walking or cycling, growing food, cooking snacks and meals from scratch, instead of buying it, and the list goes on. You don't have to become a full fledged enviro super hero, but you can try a new approach to an old problem, and it might just save both the environment and your pocket book!
I say, why try to look 'normal' which is really just a relative, culture based term. Just claim the enviro high ground and say you're 'green'... washing and reusing baggies is environmentally friendlier than throwing them in the trash, AND it saves money. Double bonus!
Actually, alot of money saving actions and ideas work out that way .. washing baggies, walking or cycling, growing food, cooking snacks and meals from scratch, instead of buying it, and the list goes on. You don't have to become a full fledged enviro super hero, but you can try a new approach to an old problem, and it might just save both the environment and your pocket book!
Adventurous Parent,
It is so hard to try and follow these tips, but they are so important! We try and recycle, because it saves us money. Right now, our taxes are so high (property, bills, credit) that we need to cut corners all over the place!
Mary in California
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Yup, these are trying times. It's a shame that it takes an economic downturn to make people think about consuming, and spending less. I find I enjoy the challenge of seeing how little I can spend to get the same level of satisfaction ... anyone can spend money, but being creative, and solving a problem with your mind, instead of your pocketbook, now that takes skill
Some of it though, might be as simple as lowering our expectations. I have friends that wouldn't think of wearing second hand clothing, or getting rid of their house cleaners. I do without both as I would prefer to have that money in my own pocket. My floors might not be as clean, but I'll just dim the lights so nobody can see them
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