On the local forum I am on, I started a thread entitled "what frugal thing did you do today?"
On the whole, that group does not want to talk about money at all. They do not believe in saving at all and their come back is, "you can't take it with you"
I don't want to. I just want to be comfortable while I am here.
One of the frugal entries yesterday, was "I got a pair of pants on sale for only $76!!
I know what this group would say to that. To buy clothes you don't really need and to pay $76 for one pair of pants!! Now, I know why they have no savings.
The funny thing is, many of them, dislike me. They dislike me because they think I have to much money!! Hey, I save my money, that is why I have it.
The people on that forum make just as much money as we do.
The thing is, I keep part of my money; they spend all of theirs!
What frugal thing did you do today??
January 30th, 2007 at 01:03 pm
January 30th, 2007 at 01:19 pm 1170163184
Don't feel bad ImaSaver - we each have to live to our own light's calling!
I think this is where one of those biblical principals come into play - you reap what you sow.
You've sown savings and now your money is increased. She/he's over-spending theirs and will most likely reap lack in the future.
Let's see it's pretty early here, but so far today - once Hubster & CashHappy left for work I went around (as I do every morning) and unplugged the coffee pot, the microwave and the hairdryer. I turned off all the lights in the house & opened drapes to be able to see. Opened blinds for plants to grow by. Washed a load of clothes on the small setting in cold water w/ 1/8th of a cup of laundry soap.
Oh yea, I also reopened the back door to pull the storm door completely shut as CashHappy doesn't always get it fully closed on his way out - cold air kept OUT. I sent them off w/packed lunch boxes w/reusable tubs in them full of snacks & pop that was bought at deep discount. They're carpooling to save money and are driving an economy car. CashHappy was wearing an old shirt of his grandpa's and a pair of his Daddy's old work pants (he works in a shop). Hubster was carrying his VERY FANCY briefcase that I had bought used at a garage sale and wearing some very nice leather dress-gloves that I had picked up in the dollar section of our grocery store for $3.00 that were part of his Christmas.
As soon as I had them out of the door I changed my clothes to something nice and warm, pulling on double socks & warm booties and am sitting here w/a blanket around my legs over my pants as it is still slightly coolish this morning. My little Toffee dog is laying on my feet as well. I re-purposed a piece of old jewelry and attached a brooch ($1.10 at the Dollar Store) to a nice silver chain and am looking quite fashionable in my little frugal world.
Sowing, Sowing, Sowing!!
January 30th, 2007 at 01:41 pm 1170164463
January 30th, 2007 at 02:07 pm 1170166048
By the way, which forums do you go to? I want to see! =D
January 30th, 2007 at 02:25 pm 1170167103
January 30th, 2007 at 02:38 pm 1170167889
She thought I was "rich"! I just choose to live my life differently. My boss asked me when I was going to get a new car. I told him my car only had 40,000 miles on it and it was PAID for. He seemed surprised with that answer. I never talk about my frugal living with others, because they don't want a reminder that they are digging a bigger hole for themselves.
January 30th, 2007 at 03:00 pm 1170169234
January 30th, 2007 at 04:48 pm 1170175728
Do you think that if you hadn't of done things the way that you have for years that you would have been in a position of eating out the way you do today? Of course not. Most people throw that money away at lunch, being in a hurry. At least, you enjoy your meal with your hubby.
I have the same thing as you. I have family members who have their own ideas about what they think cheap is. Frankly, that is their problem, not ours. Most of us here have a goal, and it's not to be eating dog food in our retirement or having to depend on assistance if we can help it. God forbid some distrastrous thing would happen beyond our control.
I find the best people are these on the boards that share our values about finances. Stay plugged here. I have learned so much about current things on this list. We're here helping one another.
Maybe, you should start your own type of group where you ask others to bring in their ideas and share with the group;
January 30th, 2007 at 06:35 pm 1170182137
Good luck! I'd like to find a deal like that on pants.
s4mk
January 30th, 2007 at 08:46 pm 1170189988
Today I packed my lunch, am drinking only water, unplugged my computer & lamps while I'm not home today. I don't bother leaving my outdoor light on for when I come home, because both my neighbors have theirs on 24/7 & since I live in a townhouse, they provide me with plenty of light. I turned the heat down last night & kept it down today since I'm not going to be home til after 8pm. I've found that I can keep it VERY low all week & still be comfortable, but turn it up to about 67-68 on the weekends. I just layer up & use the down comforter & I'm cozy.
January 30th, 2007 at 09:00 pm 1170190853
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January 31st, 2007 at 12:47 am 1170204467
January 31st, 2007 at 02:39 pm 1170254398
February 1st, 2007 at 05:52 am 1170309158
Isn't it nice to have a place like this where everyone "speaks the same language"?
February 1st, 2007 at 06:50 am 1170312656
You sound like a wise person with your money.
Don't let people who do not put money first make you feel threatend because you do.
From what I read, people are not ignoring your advice. Some people do not talk about it. Some people would only tell what they want others to think as well.
From what I have read and it appears that other people who have made comments here should do as well on your Blairsville.com is read how the community has many conversations outside of finances. The forums there have an archive that I saw today. That is where I started reading.
I typed in your name on Google and you also showed up on that forum.
You seem to be more focused on finance's. It looks like you may would want to contribute in a positive light also in other areas.
Your hometown website is interesting.
The people seem very friendly and not at all harmful.
I have yet to see harmful or envious enemies. It does look like you are competetive.
It is good to see you talk about your dh there too.
In public communities, it is often offensive to talk about finance's. This savings advice forum may be better for you. Here you have your own personal finance blogs.
If you feel that more than one person has problems with you, usually its something more than the numbered ones. Sometimes we have to adjust ourselves when more than one person has a problem with us,too. When one person wants to be an outcast, they usually make themselves an outcast.
I did not see envy. I did not see anyone say that they did not like you either.
I hope for the best of your situation. Thank you for turning me on to your local hometown website. There are many neat threads there.
February 2nd, 2007 at 02:27 am 1170383264
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