Comments on: Guest Post: 6 ways to keep your body – and your wallet – happy http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/ Learning about frugality Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:32:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Doreahttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1538 Dorea Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:45:42 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1538 Erlyn3-- We don't have a car, and zipcar is really great for those times we just really need a car (which honestly, is hardly ever, but it's nice not to mooch off of our friends when we do). If you don't rely on a car for commuting, it can be extremely cost effective to use zipcar instead of financing a whole car yourself. We also found that renting by the hour shifts the economics so that you really realize how much a trip by car costs. You end up figuring out ways to do things other ways (by bike, train or bus) once you realize how much you can save. Erlyn3– We don’t have a car, and zipcar is really great for those times we just really need a car (which honestly, is hardly ever, but it’s nice not to mooch off of our friends when we do). If you don’t rely on a car for commuting, it can be extremely cost effective to use zipcar instead of financing a whole car yourself. We also found that renting by the hour shifts the economics so that you really realize how much a trip by car costs. You end up figuring out ways to do things other ways (by bike, train or bus) once you realize how much you can save.

]]> By: Tabshttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1526 Tabs Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:07:51 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1526 Jonathon is right I have been doing this for a few months now and while forgetting the gym will not my "behind" happy, I am saving money, eating healthier since I am cooking and it makes budgeting so much easier. -Tabs Tabs's last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LevnowSelf-helpTools/~3/389413699/" rel="nofollow">How to Think The Certain Way Using the Science of Getting Rich</a> Jonathon is right I have been doing this for a few months now and while forgetting the gym will not my “behind” happy, I am saving money, eating healthier since I am cooking and it makes budgeting so much easier.

-Tabs

Tabs’s last blog post..How to Think The Certain Way Using the Science of Getting Rich

]]> By: Randyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1524 Randy Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:35:58 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1524 Nice list, although I do take issue with the suggestion to cancel the gym membership. Having tried the DYI route, I feel comfortable saying that I have a lot more success when I have access to the right equipment. Gyms cut deals all the time, so shop around a bit...my current membership, including access to a swimming pool and sauna, runs less than $13 a month. Nice list, although I do take issue with the suggestion to cancel the gym membership. Having tried the DYI route, I feel comfortable saying that I have a lot more success when I have access to the right equipment. Gyms cut deals all the time, so shop around a bit…my current membership, including access to a swimming pool and sauna, runs less than $13 a month.

]]> By: Vintage Mommyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1523 Vintage Mommy Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:15:50 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1523 I began to read this post just as I was considering a cup of tea and a bit of chocolate - I hope a treat now and then is okay! I exercise regularly, including running and walking, but I love my gym membership. Going to classes and lifting weights there is as much a social thing as a health thing for me. Luckily my gym is really close and the dues are very reasonable - and worth every penny to me! I began to read this post just as I was considering a cup of tea and a bit of chocolate – I hope a treat now and then is okay!

I exercise regularly, including running and walking, but I love my gym membership. Going to classes and lifting weights there is as much a social thing as a health thing for me. Luckily my gym is really close and the dues are very reasonable – and worth every penny to me!

]]> By: fitwallethttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1512 fitwallet Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:39:49 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1512 Erlyn, we have Zipcars and two other companies here in Philly. Philly Car Share is the biggest and most popular as it's a local nonprofit, and there's also Flex Cars. All three companies are doing very well and with gas prices so high, more people are joining. In our area, I can walk about 5 blocks in any direction and find a few cars from each company. When our car was in the shop for a month we signed up for PCS and used the service several times. It was great! It's safe, convenient, and there's no hassle with insurance, parking, etc. The only problem is reserving a car on weekends, when everybody wants to go somewhere. Erlyn, we have Zipcars and two other companies here in Philly. Philly Car Share is the biggest and most popular as it’s a local nonprofit, and there’s also Flex Cars. All three companies are doing very well and with gas prices so high, more people are joining. In our area, I can walk about 5 blocks in any direction and find a few cars from each company. When our car was in the shop for a month we signed up for PCS and used the service several times. It was great! It’s safe, convenient, and there’s no hassle with insurance, parking, etc. The only problem is reserving a car on weekends, when everybody wants to go somewhere.

]]> By: Erlyn3http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1511 Erlyn3 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:07:05 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1511 You mention cars- while I have a car, I don't really need it and I'm seriously considering selling it and joining ZipCars. I'd have the membership to pay for, but I'd save by not paying for car payments, gas, and maintenance. Has anyone ever used ZipCars before, or heard anything about it? You mention cars- while I have a car, I don’t really need it and I’m seriously considering selling it and joining ZipCars. I’d have the membership to pay for, but I’d save by not paying for car payments, gas, and maintenance.
Has anyone ever used ZipCars before, or heard anything about it?

]]> By: FruGalhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1507 FruGal Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:31:38 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1507 All these are really good tips. I actually find that being fit goes hand-in-hand with being frugal - if I'm out running at least I'm not out shoe shopping! :) FruGal's last blog post..<a href="http://www.totallymoney.com/frugal/?p=293" rel="nofollow">Good FruGal, Bad FruGal</a> All these are really good tips. I actually find that being fit goes hand-in-hand with being frugal – if I’m out running at least I’m not out shoe shopping! :)

FruGal’s last blog post..Good FruGal, Bad FruGal

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1506 Kelly Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:46:21 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1506 @Dana, It is worth it to buy organic for certain things, although not everything. The general rule of thumb is that the thinner the skin of the fruit or vegetable, the better it is to buy it organic. Check out this post <a href='http://almostfrugal.com/2008/07/14/five-things-its-ok-to-spend-a-little-more-on/' rel="nofollow"> Five Things It's OK to Spend a Little More On</a> in which I linked to some good sites to determine which foods should be bought organic. I admit it, there are a lot of times that I let budget take precedence over principle, especially when it comes to things like recycled toilet paper versus the cheap stuff. But some things really are better choices organic. @Dana,

It is worth it to buy organic for certain things, although not everything. The general rule of thumb is that the thinner the skin of the fruit or vegetable, the better it is to buy it organic. Check out this post Five Things It’s OK to Spend a Little More On in which I linked to some good sites to determine which foods should be bought organic.

I admit it, there are a lot of times that I let budget take precedence over principle, especially when it comes to things like recycled toilet paper versus the cheap stuff. But some things really are better choices organic.

]]> By: Danahttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1505 Dana Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:52:47 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1505 Good Ideas.. the only one I'm not 100% sold on yet is buying organic. Is it really worth almost double the price? Dana's last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LettersToElijah/~3/387029377/paint-is-awesome.html" rel="nofollow">Paint is Awesome!!</a> Good Ideas.. the only one I’m not 100% sold on yet is buying organic. Is it really worth almost double the price?

Dana’s last blog post..Paint is Awesome!!

]]> By: fitwallethttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/10/guest-post-6-ways-to-keep-your-body-%e2%80%93-and-your-wallet-%e2%80%93-happy/#comment-1504 fitwallet Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:21:53 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1355#comment-1504 Here's one I'm trying this month: don't drink alcohol, or limit your consumption. Especially if you go out to a bar, that can add up very quickly. I figure quitting drinking for one month is going to save me $75-100 and a few pounds ;) Here’s one I’m trying this month: don’t drink alcohol, or limit your consumption. Especially if you go out to a bar, that can add up very quickly. I figure quitting drinking for one month is going to save me $75-100 and a few pounds ;)

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