And not just because Blogger is free 
Honestly, having this blog has helped keep me on the straight and narrow. It is funny how talking about being frugal keeps you thinking about it. Sometimes when I am thinking of taking the easy way out on something, I stop and think “What would my blog readers think???”.
Not to say I haven’t strayed. This summer I have barely used my clothesline at all. A few weeks ago I actually bought myself a piece of fairly pricey (for me) jewlery-a nice two tone thin band diamond ring to wear when my excema is acting up and I can’t wear my wedding set (cost $125-that is the most expensive piece of jewlery I ever bought for myself) Sometimes I don’t do things the most frugal way possible, just because I don’t want to. I’ve taken the kids to McDonalds for lunch and I’ve spent money on things I don’t really need at the dollar store.
But to be honest, as I’ve said before, I’m at the enviable point in life that I am frugal because I WANT to be, not because I have to be. However, I plan to continue being frugal so that it can continue to be a choice-if that makes any sense.
So, thank you to the some 130 folks or so a day that stop in here and read what I have to say-knowing you read helps keep me on the straight and narrow. And an extra special thank you to those who post-the positive feedback helps to keep me blogging.
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Hi, Jenn,
I read your blog everyday. It helps me in my daily attempts to be as frugal as possible. For the same reason as you, so that I have the choice to be frugal – if you know what I mean.
Keep blogging!
Deb
To me, it’s become like a game. It’s just fun to find different ways to save. I don’t do everything I read about, although I do at least try most of it. I have no guilt about an occasional lunch at McDonald’s, though. It isn’t like we eat there every day. Don’t laugh, but I always get myself the Happy Meal. It’s just the right size for me (even the medium sized combo is enough for a truckdriver, IMHO) and it’s cheaper. Oh…and I work at a pediatrician’s office so the toys go there!
I am sorta frugal because I have to be…but don’t really want to be. I want to be able to afford things. I have, however, gotten to the point where I don’t feel envious or upset if I can’t buy something. I just consider it part of the game to wait…because at some point, everything on earth will be marked down, or end up at a garage sale. Or I’ll decide I didn’t really want it after all. So, I’m pretty happy.
My blog has been a decidedly frugal move for me as well. Not that I shopped a whole bunch before, or ever spent much, but now I am just more interested in “y’all” than I am in shopping.
I agree with you. Life is about choices, and balance.
You’re doing a great job.
Kate