You make such excellent points; I wish more folks we know would heed them. We live both frugally and hassle-free enough to skip Black Friday in person. Online, we might participate but only for something we would shop for and purchase anyway. Holiday shopping begins after the first of the year and is usually completed by the end of summer. The only gift buying we leave to last minute is a the charitable cause we select on Christmas Day for our annual donation that's been a family tradition for a long time. No holiday madness for us, thanks.
Loved the article and it's all so true. Sleep deprivation, smoking, stress etc can really cut our years. I mean so many people who are just 40 get strokes and die, it's insane. Years ago I'd hear this from people who were at least 60-70, now we have people in their thirties who die. No money or career is worth risking our lives for.
We have frugal fun in several ways. The most common method is to live slow enough to make shared chores fun -- yard work and cooking being big favorites. The second most common is from learning -- whether its from library books or a surfing the web to research questions that arise in very free robust discussions. Lastly, we enjoy endless fun from what we already own -- like playing with our sweet dog and two adorable kitties. All these are either free or so close to it that frugal fun is a daily event here.
We make fun out of every day moments. I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. We enjoy cooking together, so rather than going out to eat, we find deals on interesting ingredients and spend time cooking in the kitchen. We turn up the music, light some candles and dance and sing around the room while we stir the pots and mix up the ingredients. It's much more fun for us then just sitting quietly in a restaurant.
This is a great article. There's an old saying that you catch more bees with honey than vinegar, and I have found this to be very true.
I love to give compliments when it's due, but occasionally I have had the need to complain, and I have always included what I DID like about my experience along with the complaint.
My last complaint was to a new store in my area, and had to do with my very frustrating shopping experience. I included what I liked about my experience along with my issue, and surprisingly I received a couple of telephone calls to get my input, and actually saw some of my suggestions put to use! I also unexpectedly received a gift card for triple my "loss" in the mail a week later with a handwritten thank you note!
When I spoke to the district manager on the phone, they told me that input from their customer's is very important, and that they feel something can't be corrected if they don't know about it. They also told me that they do not view complaints negatively, and that they wonder when they receive one, how many others have had the same problem and didn't say anything.
I always plan ahead. I usually lay down for bed and do a quick run through my next day making mental notes of the big things I have to get done. This helps tremendously when little things pop up (and they always do!) to keep me on track to getting things done.
Eating a breakfast is huge too. Without a good breakfast, I am worthless for the day.
She ignores a simple fact. Companies can sue, get a judgment and then garnish the bank account if a few payments are missed or if the company increases the minimum payments and you can't pay it. Then, the money that you saved is gone. Be careful of the risk.
ACK! Sorry! We totally left out that part of the survey! We'll post a note on how to submit your email if you filled out our survey already without that questions!
Never made a killing, but sold a bunch of old phones and a minidisc player on eBay for WAY more than I expected to! I now keep an eye out around my own house for stuff I would otherwise just throw out - I chuck it up on eBay and I'm happy if I just break even!
I've done pretty well selling stuff on Craigslist. But I don't want to spend my own money.
I've sold things I've won in online contests (recently a pair of shoes, a heated dog bed). And the premiums you get from the grocery story just for shopping normally (a Kitchen Aid food processor).
I can't retire on my earnings. But it's a nice little gift selling things that didn't cost me to begin with.
I would like to see reviews or recommendations on unique stuff! Or make the recommendations for local stuff or stuff close buy. I guess I am saying make the newsletter maybe regional.
You make such excellent points; I wish more folks we know would heed them. We live both frugally and hassle-free enough to skip Black Friday in person. Online, we might participate but only for something we would shop for and purchase anyway. Holiday shopping begins after the first of the year and is usually completed by the end of summer. The only gift buying we leave to last minute is a the charitable cause we select on Christmas Day for our annual donation that's been a family tradition for a long time. No holiday madness for us, thanks.
Loved the article and it's all so true. Sleep deprivation, smoking, stress etc can really cut our years. I mean so many people who are just 40 get strokes and die, it's insane. Years ago I'd hear this from people who were at least 60-70, now we have people in their thirties who die. No money or career is worth risking our lives for.
we geocache!!
We have frugal fun in several ways. The most common method is to live slow enough to make shared chores fun -- yard work and cooking being big favorites. The second most common is from learning -- whether its from library books or a surfing the web to research questions that arise in very free robust discussions. Lastly, we enjoy endless fun from what we already own -- like playing with our sweet dog and two adorable kitties. All these are either free or so close to it that frugal fun is a daily event here.
I love the deals!
In the summer we go to free concerts, and in the colder months we go to matinees at the theater. All year long, we go for walks.
We make fun out of every day moments. I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. We enjoy cooking together, so rather than going out to eat, we find deals on interesting ingredients and spend time cooking in the kitchen. We turn up the music, light some candles and dance and sing around the room while we stir the pots and mix up the ingredients. It's much more fun for us then just sitting quietly in a restaurant.
This is a great article. There's an old saying that you catch more bees with honey than vinegar, and I have found this to be very true.
I love to give compliments when it's due, but occasionally I have had the need to complain, and I have always included what I DID like about my experience along with the complaint.
My last complaint was to a new store in my area, and had to do with my very frustrating shopping experience. I included what I liked about my experience along with my issue, and surprisingly I received a couple of telephone calls to get my input, and actually saw some of my suggestions put to use! I also unexpectedly received a gift card for triple my "loss" in the mail a week later with a handwritten thank you note!
When I spoke to the district manager on the phone, they told me that input from their customer's is very important, and that they feel something can't be corrected if they don't know about it. They also told me that they do not view complaints negatively, and that they wonder when they receive one, how many others have had the same problem and didn't say anything.
Store candles in clean old socks. It helps to keep them from getting broken or scratched, and they don't roll around.
I like the overall deals you post, but I would recommend more book and toy deals.
I always plan ahead. I usually lay down for bed and do a quick run through my next day making mental notes of the big things I have to get done. This helps tremendously when little things pop up (and they always do!) to keep me on track to getting things done.
Eating a breakfast is huge too. Without a good breakfast, I am worthless for the day.
She ignores a simple fact. Companies can sue, get a judgment and then garnish the bank account if a few payments are missed or if the company increases the minimum payments and you can't pay it. Then, the money that you saved is gone. Be careful of the risk.
I would like to see more deals on exercise equipment and books
I love book deals so more of those and technology deals would be great
ACK! Sorry! We totally left out that part of the survey! We'll post a note on how to submit your email if you filled out our survey already without that questions!
I never used to eat in the mornings but now I might consider it. Nice article!
I'd love to see more deals on museums, etc.
Glad to hear this good news about your refinance! If you have tips on how this processed worked for you, please share.
subscribing now but I like baby deals!
I'd like to see more on handbags and other clothing accessories.
I love finding your deals every day!! Thanks for doing such a great job!
I love deals on electronics.
Never made a killing, but sold a bunch of old phones and a minidisc player on eBay for WAY more than I expected to! I now keep an eye out around my own house for stuff I would otherwise just throw out - I chuck it up on eBay and I'm happy if I just break even!
I've done pretty well selling stuff on Craigslist. But I don't want to spend my own money.
I've sold things I've won in online contests (recently a pair of shoes, a heated dog bed). And the premiums you get from the grocery story just for shopping normally (a Kitchen Aid food processor).
I can't retire on my earnings. But it's a nice little gift selling things that didn't cost me to begin with.
I would like to see reviews or recommendations on unique stuff! Or make the recommendations for local stuff or stuff close buy. I guess I am saying make the newsletter maybe regional.