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« on: September 07, 2006, 06:31:04 AM » |
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I've always considered myself a bit of a cheap skate but I truly became frugal after I became a stay at home mother. Paying the bills is a real struggle and I'm totally committed to saving every penny I can.
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kelkat
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2006, 06:12:17 PM » |
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I was always one to shop for a bargin. At 14, my mom felt comfortable giving me her credit card to go to the mall for school shopping (it never seemed to concern her that I could sign her name as well as she could  ). I've gotten better as the money has gotten smaller and my own family has grown bigger. |
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LyricB
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 11:15:04 AM » |
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I grew up quite poor, so even though I do okay now I'm always scared that I'm going to wind up eating Ramen noodles and oatmeal every day like I used to.
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Melos
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2006, 05:49:42 AM » |
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My frugality came from being poor as well - I didn't grow up that way, but was extremely poor during my marriage. Coupled with an absuive, controlling husband who would give me $20 and expect me to buy diapers, milk, and all food for us for a week - I learned to be frugal. It just made sense to stick with it after I divorced him.
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LyricB
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2006, 06:27:44 AM » |
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Melos, holey moley! $20 to cover diapers, milk, and food...what, did he expect you to eat dirty diapers or something?  |
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kelkat
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2006, 03:03:33 PM » |
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I'm truly blessed. My frugality (is that a word) has come from a desire to be a good steward, not from necessity.
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2006, 07:20:30 PM » |
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I'm frugal because I'm on a stipend of $11,000 a year from school. I do freelance work in my spare time, but being a full-time student and a part-time teacher does NOT leave me lots of time to go get another job.
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Melos
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2006, 06:53:57 AM » |
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Lyric - he was kinda insane. I don't know what he expected me to do, quite frankly. We lived on Ramen and potatos mostly and I would use cloth diapers when he went out (he thought they were nasty and refused to let me use them all the time.)
Now, I'm just glad to be able to save money so I can spend it on things I think are worthwhile.
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2006, 09:51:20 AM » |
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What a sad story Melos. I am so happy things are better for you now. It's a terrible feeling to live like that, I know.  |
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2006, 04:05:36 PM » |
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It's terrible, but it's a blessing to be able to do it - if that makes sense.
Things that you can do are always better than things that you have to do even if they are the same things.
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2006, 07:20:07 AM » |
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It definately was a learning experience. Being frugal takes a particular mindset I think. There are so many other things that I would rather spend money on than food or expensive clothing. Every 50 cents I can save on a can of soup is one step closer to realizing my dreams  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2006, 03:13:14 PM » |
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I know what you mean. And when you have a plan to meet that dream it makes saving that 50 cents worth the effort.
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