Comments on: Where do you draw the frugal line?

By: Claire

Claire — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:11:53 +0000

What a funny idea – keeping up with the frugal neighbors. We Americans always have to have someone to compare ourselves to, don’t we? It’s the “Keeping up with the Joneses” for the frugal crowd! I’m still chuckling to myself.

You’re absolutely right though!

By: momstheword

momstheword — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:11:59 +0000

Great topic and so true! I think I try and go with my frugal "personality." I save on some things so I can "splurge" on other things. We buy generic food items so that I can have my diet pepsi. For years we had dialup internet and then finally needed to get highspeed for my son in college so we cut out the newspaper and some other things. It's interesting what people save or spend money on. I know one gal that has very little money but she has beautiful acrylic nails. She says it's her one splurge and yet she always feels the need to apologize for it. However, her nails probably cost about as much as my monthly stockup splurge on pop. momstheword’s last blog post..I'M ALLERGIC TO MORNINGS

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:19:55 +0000

Great post! I know I’ve compared my frugality to others and felt guilty that I wasn’t being “frugal enough.”

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:51:05 +0000

Great post. I agree, you have to figure out what works best for your family. In my group of friends, it almost seems like woman are trying to outdo each other on being frugal and it is a real turn off. I like your idea of doing what is best for your family and not worrying about others. Cathy’s last blog post..Cateepoo is Joining the World Again

By: JB

JB — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:13:20 +0000

Great post! I think that's what being frugal is all about- having the flexibility in your budget to do what is important to you. Everyone's line- and priorities- are different. JB’s last blog post..Saving Stuff From Landfills AND Saving Money