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Quote: Reward Yourself I had tried for so long to quit smoking, I thought I would never be able to do it. Then, I thought, if I quit, I shall save so much, so every time I didn't smoke, I put the money in a jar. After 6 months, I had over $300! (I finally stopped doing it, but have been smoke...

Well Friends, I am flunking frugal so far.....But I haven't given up. When I told my husband I wanted to be frugal, the said, "I don't think I DO frugal." So I'm not getting alot of support. But I'm going to keep trying.....Keep looking at this thread for tips....... Sharon

Quote: I have never owned a dishwasher either (My mother does). I do not however have an outhouse. Wish I did. I can just picture it in my yard...I live on the corner by the post office. OMG Beekissed, you have an outhouse now? I'm 47, and my mom talked about having an outhouse when she was...

Quote: An extra way to save on Soda's is to bring them with you. My husband allows him self a 12 pack. I also buy bottled waters. He usually will take one of each. The bottle he can refil at work and it helps make sure he gets enough water instead of all sugary drinks. He also has those ramen...

Quote: Drink tons of water for a few days, you won't get headaches. I will do that! Thank you for all your help.....You have been a real motivator, along with Rathbone and Beekissed....and others....

Quote: What a great idea! I never thought of a frugal journal to make me realize how much I am saving when I don't spend. You know, these things I buy every day seem very trivial. BUT when I write them down, it seems like ALOT! I'm going to show my husband when I get home how much I've...

Quote: Doesn't that just feel so good?!?!? Now, do tell me that you brought something healthful from home to eat instead of going without? It does feel good.....I want MORE! LOL (No, not more food, more of that feeling....) I did bring food from home to eat. (Some of it was healthy..some...

Hi Everyone! OK, so today is day one of being FRUGAL. Baby steps are being taken here, but I am happy to say that I did not order lunch with the office, which saved me $7.99. I skipped McDonalds, where I would have spent $3.29 for sure, or even $4.29. I've only allowed myself one can of...

Quote: I will stay away from all tunnels now.....

Quote: Ya know, I think this is why this thread is so popular. I don't know about you, but when I started on this frugal journey (and I thought I had always been frugal!) I felt so alone. I was embarrassed that our finances were so tight and that it prevented us from doing the things other...

So excited to have everybody helping me get started! I can't thank you all enough.....I will keep you all posted if that's OK! I need motivators..... It's kind of like joining a club...the frugal club....With y'all cheering me on.....

Quote: I totally get that feeling. And you know what you will feel once you start making steps toward frugality? Empowerment. You will no longer feel that the world is controlling you. You will be in control again. Yes, you know that's it. I do feel like things are spiraling out of control...

I am actually excited.....I hope I can continue to feel this way.....My husband and I both work, and we're not college educated. We have good jobs, but I shudder to think, what would I do if I didn't have my job. In a week, I would be broke...... This feeling hanging over my head makes me...

Quote: I have become addicted to the Frappe. It's a frozen drink. I think if I just cut the McDs out of my diet it would be great. (I need to lose weight anyhow.) I will have to buy some of those automotive rags! Great idea! Maybe if I look at this like an exciting challenge, rather...

You guys, thank you so much for all these tips! Thanks for being so welcoming! Love all the advice and support.......I'm just going to have to take the time and write out a grocery list, check the pantry for what I already have and use that too..... I did get my husband to agree to a...

Quote: What are some of your bad habits? Maybe we can help. Well, I don't buy expensive designer clothes or anything. I don't buy fancy things.....I think I do very poorly when it comes to grocery shopping. Our money is just so tight. Sometimes we end up having to put an item on the...

I would like to be frugal.......I think my bad habits would be really hard to break though......