I was frugal when frugal wasn't cool!

I was into saving money myself. All the stuff they talk about is stuff I knew about way before anyone else and either practiced it, or wasn't in a position to actually do it myself. It's annoying really, now everyone is trying to be frugal so it will just end up being another trend I fear.

Hi Doll

Me too!

I was taught 'waste not want not' as a child and it stuck.

I learned in church and school about people that had so little and

to me it was an insult to them that starved for me to throw away good things.

xoxoxoxoxo

I am like you, and have always had to be frugal. I will admit that I got out of the habit for awhile, but it is still near to my heart to conserve money and resources. I very seldom hear of anything I have not tried, or have not known someone who tries it.

I have had to be frugal before it became such a buzzword. As a single mom I have always watched pennies especially since ex husband doesn't help out at all. When i went back to school (college) at age 29 with a child at age 9 I had to make my loan and grant money stretch for 6 months at a time. There was no other money coming in cause I had enough on my plate with school, child, soccer, and a heavy churck schedule (I was really involved with children's church and teen classes and other things with our church) without adding a full time or even part time job so I worked to save money every way I could. I did work a few days a week in a friend's tanning salon booking clients and cleaning beds. But that was about it.

I think I was also frugal before being frugal became the thing to do, but I've tightened my belt even more when it comes to spending money. Watching where my pennies were going for the last few years, helped us to save money when being frugal wasn't cool. Now that being frugal is in "vogue", it's easier really bear down, when many other people just can't seem to get used to having to cut back.

We still treat ourselves to the odd treat, such as a dinner out, but we plan these "treat-nights" where our sons eat for fre or at a reduced rate and at places where we have gift cards. The last 2 times we ate out, it cost us no out-of-pocket money! Just gift cards and/or coupons!

I have always watched my money and now I am doing it double with the cost of living up so high.After paying for gas and buying groceries there is hardly money left for other bills like water,phone and electricity.

Been frugal for quite some time. I run an e-list and have noticed a sudden surge in membership over the past year or so. Some folks have been long-time frugal and others are very much in the "Help me!?" category. I hope they appreciate that because some of us have been frugal a long time we have the knowledge to pass along.

I do get a bit peevish with some of those shows and articles that aren't about frugality but about getting more stuff for less money. That isn't frugality, that's just greed on the cheap. People need to curb their addiction to stuff!

Hello my friend newtondak Ji,
Just squeeze your requirements and demands. Raising prices can never harm you. Have a nice time.

i havent been frugal for that long maybe about 10 years or so, but way back then i started by shopping at garage sales and i guess it has been a gradual process for me.

I have always been frugal. When I was growing up we lived tight but we had it good. When I got married we were poor but happy. We are now a one income family of 4 and we live within out means. We are living better then a lot of people we know living on a lot more money. I am and have always been frugal and I am so glad I learned these lessons young. I have appreciated it all.