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.
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