Philip or Zorcy,
I have heard that you can use a keg to boil mash. I have a left over keg from wedding in 1996 that I would like to use. I have also heard that aluminum has poisons if used in this manner, but I have also heard that kegs are made of stainless steel. Is this true?
Being frugal is to be economical with your time and money. I think you can be TOO frugal if you don't do things you enjoy and are stingy and sad. Spending on things you truly enjoy like good food, travel, and fun should be allowable. But there are some people who choose to make themselves uncomfortable, like walking outside in 30 degree weather instead of driving somewhere to save money on gas (we don't live in a pedestrian friendly place either. That's too 'frugal.' Probably cheap.
These are great gluten-free food suggestions. I appreciate it. I have a friend who plays basketball in college who has to maintain a gluten-free diet. I'll refer this article to him. He gets frustrated finding good food to eat sometimes. Great article
Jason,
Oh I do love me some productivity apps! I just have to remember that tweaking/trying out yet another productivity app (when I should be writing or marketing or the like) is the same as doing the work. Now, actually using the apps for their purpose to smooth the work - that's another thing. I'm a big fan of Evernote, Google Reader, my little Voice Recorder app, HootSuite, Dropbox, Notecard...
I'm still looking for a great podcast organizer/player for my Android phone, though...
Marie -- there's an interesting concept that Gretchen Rubin (author of "The Happiness Project" book) talks about: Maximizers vs. Satisficers. Maximizers want to get the most/best out of every decision, so they tend to agonize over trivial decisions and waste time instead of just picking something. Satisficers, on the other hand, tend to be quicker about simply picking the option that first meets their criteria. (You can read her much better explanation here: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2011/12/dont-fall-int...).
Anyway, I'm finding that I tend to be a Maximizer - so rule #4 is essential to keep me out of over-thinking every decision about "what to do next?" and just keep me moving forward.
I can see how it could be counter-productive, especially if you're less of a Maximizer than I am.
Erich, yes - energy is definitely important. That's part of why I do try to get up early, because I know my energy level is highest before noon. Whenever I plan on catching up on work after I get the kids in bed, I end up just falling asleep on my laptop... no matter what time I got up that morning.
It's absolutely possible to be too frugal. My husband's uncle is a "too frugal" type. While I understand why (his retirement and his daughter's off to college are nearly simultaneous life events), but he really pushes it by making everyone else really uncomfortable when we go out to eat as a family. While I'm all for saving money, there's a time and place for everything, and being pushy about restaurant choices and the bill is really off-putting.
I disagree with everyone else! It's NOT possible to be too frugal. It's not necessarily in its definition, but I infer "frugality" as making smart money choices and not spending lavishly. Frugality implies a certain level of boundaries. If go beyond the boundaries, you are not longer being frugal.
Personally, I think it is possible to be too frugal~ as my boyfriend always says, "Extremes are evil!" I know a family who refuses to pay for garbage pick up service, but instead takes their garbage to put it in a relative's garbage can, or a business dumpster. I'm talking about $20 a month, which they can easily afford! This is just one example, but I think any thing can be carried to an extreme and it is possible to be too frugal.
Thanks so much for including me in your round Ashley! I really appreciate it, and I hope you have a fabulous day!
Philip or Zorcy,
I have heard that you can use a keg to boil mash. I have a left over keg from wedding in 1996 that I would like to use. I have also heard that aluminum has poisons if used in this manner, but I have also heard that kegs are made of stainless steel. Is this true?
Yes! Frugality is good, but when it starts affecting your healthy, that's gone too far.
Yes, it's possible.
i like wisebread on fb
tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/oshkoshbgosh123/status/159441205799829505
yes it's a fine line between frugal to cheap. you have to discern very carefully.
Link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/Tweeting_Laura/status/159430031318323201
I've already "Liked"" wisebread on facebook.
Yes I think you can go too far. When your habits effect others negatively then I'd say you've become too frugal.
Of course it is... if you make 200k a year and eat nothing but rice and lentils, you may be overdoing it.
https://twitter.com/#!/linjiunhan/status/159426246130929665
Being frugal is to be economical with your time and money. I think you can be TOO frugal if you don't do things you enjoy and are stingy and sad. Spending on things you truly enjoy like good food, travel, and fun should be allowable. But there are some people who choose to make themselves uncomfortable, like walking outside in 30 degree weather instead of driving somewhere to save money on gas (we don't live in a pedestrian friendly place either. That's too 'frugal.' Probably cheap.
These are great gluten-free food suggestions. I appreciate it. I have a friend who plays basketball in college who has to maintain a gluten-free diet. I'll refer this article to him. He gets frustrated finding good food to eat sometimes. Great article
Even though people don't save in banks anymore, people still save cash in their homes.
Jason,
Oh I do love me some productivity apps! I just have to remember that tweaking/trying out yet another productivity app (when I should be writing or marketing or the like) is the same as doing the work. Now, actually using the apps for their purpose to smooth the work - that's another thing. I'm a big fan of Evernote, Google Reader, my little Voice Recorder app, HootSuite, Dropbox, Notecard...
I'm still looking for a great podcast organizer/player for my Android phone, though...
Thanks, Crystal.
Marie -- there's an interesting concept that Gretchen Rubin (author of "The Happiness Project" book) talks about: Maximizers vs. Satisficers. Maximizers want to get the most/best out of every decision, so they tend to agonize over trivial decisions and waste time instead of just picking something. Satisficers, on the other hand, tend to be quicker about simply picking the option that first meets their criteria. (You can read her much better explanation here: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2011/12/dont-fall-int...).
Anyway, I'm finding that I tend to be a Maximizer - so rule #4 is essential to keep me out of over-thinking every decision about "what to do next?" and just keep me moving forward.
I can see how it could be counter-productive, especially if you're less of a Maximizer than I am.
Erich, yes - energy is definitely important. That's part of why I do try to get up early, because I know my energy level is highest before noon. Whenever I plan on catching up on work after I get the kids in bed, I end up just falling asleep on my laptop... no matter what time I got up that morning.
It's absolutely possible to be too frugal. My husband's uncle is a "too frugal" type. While I understand why (his retirement and his daughter's off to college are nearly simultaneous life events), but he really pushes it by making everyone else really uncomfortable when we go out to eat as a family. While I'm all for saving money, there's a time and place for everything, and being pushy about restaurant choices and the bill is really off-putting.
I disagree with everyone else! It's NOT possible to be too frugal. It's not necessarily in its definition, but I infer "frugality" as making smart money choices and not spending lavishly. Frugality implies a certain level of boundaries. If go beyond the boundaries, you are not longer being frugal.
Hi Annie,
Loved this post....
I totally agree with point #11 but I disagree with point #9 (in most cases).
There actually are SOME productivity apps that really do work. It's just a matter of finding the right apps that work for YOU.
Cheers!
Excellent, I am adopting some of these fo sho
I like wisebread on fb~
Personally, I think it is possible to be too frugal~ as my boyfriend always says, "Extremes are evil!" I know a family who refuses to pay for garbage pick up service, but instead takes their garbage to put it in a relative's garbage can, or a business dumpster. I'm talking about $20 a month, which they can easily afford! This is just one example, but I think any thing can be carried to an extreme and it is possible to be too frugal.