Frugal TO ME means, getting the best value for your money, or for the least amount of money. I don't mind waiting, researching, saving up, then spending money on a good quality purchase that will last a much longer time.
Clothes go in and out of style so very fast, so I shop clearance or consignment or thrift shop.
I don't have the latest and greatest in my Kitchen or where ever...if I have something that will already do the job. I just recently received my very first Kitchenaid mixer. Before that I used my grandmothers 30+ yr old Oster standmixer. It still works a little, I tried to get it fixed, but Oster stopped making the parts.
My laptop died last week. It had a slow and painful death. It actually died on the table (On the kitchen table)months before. But my husband operated on it and revived it, at least for a little while. That time allowed me to back up info, and be prepared the for inevitable.
Since we don't live outside our means, we could purchase one right away. For others, the time it was limping along, would give people the ability to save up for a new one.
I guess my point is, live frugally, and you will have the means to buy good quality items that will last a long long time.
Living within your means is vital in order to have peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteThis post touches on some very good points.
ReplyDeletePatience for saving up to buy something is a lost art, it seems. Far too often, the "I need to have it right now" sways most purchasing decisions. Combine that with the expected shelf-life of most products (especially technology) never exceeding 2 years before the next upgrade rolls in, and it becomes far too easy to live outside one's means just trying to keep up.
This post is a good reminder to shop smartly and really put products through its paces before going for the next new thing. Well done.