Why are you frugal?
I’ve taken a lot of time to examine why I am a frugal minded person. It started out of necessity as I’ve mentioned before. Before it was a necessity, though, I still didn’t understand the need for things such as designer clothing. I’ve found over the years that certain name brand clothing from department stores does fit better, feel better and last longer than, say, clothing from a discount store. I prefer to buy my boys’ clothing from department stores because I know it will last through two or three hand-me-downs since they are close in age. I look for my favorite, tried and true brands for their clothing. I buy play clothes at Walmart, though.
In a world where having the right designer purse and wearing the best designer suit is considered paramount, how do we frugal folks keep our heads on straight? I’d like to think we’ve just got an extra ounce of great character. *sniff* Maybe, though, it’s about what truly makes us happy.
Why do people crave *things*? Probably because they think that in some way those things will enrich their lives. And that may be true! However, I find it is the non-tangibles that enrich my life more than the things I can buy. I won’t deny that it’s nice to be in a place financially where my needs are all meet and most of my wants can be had, too. What is even nicer than that is knowing that I have a three happy children and a husband who make my every day sweeter.89
Life is about relationships and not things. That is why I choose to be frugal.
How about you?
Take a look at this post about an interesting book on wealth.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
I try to shop at my local Cancer Thrift shop. This allows me to get quality department store brands, gently used, that last a long time. In fact, they even get brand new cast offs from a local department store - Calvin Klein business clothes, brand new, at about 90% (somtimes more) off the starting price. So, you don’t have to sacrifice style and name brands - you just have to be patient and go in regularly to get the best stuff.
November 6th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
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