Comments on: Back to the Frugal Basics: Controlling Your Spending http://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/ Learning about frugality Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:11:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Craighttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4411 Craig Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:30:40 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4411 Shopping online can def save money. I have been buying more books online, and some used and good quality and saves a few bucks. Shopping online can def save money. I have been buying more books online, and some used and good quality and saves a few bucks.

]]> By: Kristy @ Master Yourhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4401 Kristy @ Master Your Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:37:17 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4401 I definitely need to get into the 'no spend days' habit! I hadn't thought of the fantasy shopping online, but I think that might actually be a bit dangerous for me, so I'm not sure I want to try that one. Currently I do the shopping list, though occasionally I cheat with this one as well. I also do the mad money per month. Something else I do is look for the cheaper option. I love movies and I'm a big movie collector. I spend way too much on DVDs every month and, usually, when I go over budget, it's in this category here. So, the cheaper option for me is Netflix. Rather than buying the DVDs, I add them to my queue and watch them that way, saving A LOT of money on buying DVDs. Alternatively, a few of my friends like to go sing karaoke. They were going to this one place where you had to pay to get in, which seemed silly to me. Upon researching, there are plenty of other places you can go for free to sing karaoke. I've converted them to this free option. <abbr><em>Kristy @ Master Your Card´s last blog post..<a href="http://masteryourcard.com/blog/2009/04/08/ira-basics-part-1/" rel="nofollow">IRA Basics - Part 1</a></abbr></em> I definitely need to get into the 'no spend days' habit! I hadn't thought of the fantasy shopping online, but I think that might actually be a bit dangerous for me, so I'm not sure I want to try that one.

Currently I do the shopping list, though occasionally I cheat with this one as well. I also do the mad money per month. Something else I do is look for the cheaper option. I love movies and I'm a big movie collector. I spend way too much on DVDs every month and, usually, when I go over budget, it's in this category here. So, the cheaper option for me is Netflix. Rather than buying the DVDs, I add them to my queue and watch them that way, saving A LOT of money on buying DVDs. Alternatively, a few of my friends like to go sing karaoke. They were going to this one place where you had to pay to get in, which seemed silly to me. Upon researching, there are plenty of other places you can go for free to sing karaoke. I've converted them to this free option.

<abbr>Kristy @ Master Your Card´s last blog post..IRA Basics – Part 1</abbr>

]]> By: Kristinhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4403 Kristin Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:58:37 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4403 I agree with Denise above...I LOVE the idea of no spend days! It is a great way to save money and just enjoy a good day, free of money drama or worry. I feel as if these days would help me be more thankful for what I have and teach me control and patience with my spending! Thanks Kelly!! <abbr><em>Kristin´s last blog post..<a href="http://keepaustincheap.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/austin-city-wide-garage-sale/" rel="nofollow">Austin City-Wide Garage Sale</a></abbr></em> I agree with Denise above…I LOVE the idea of no spend days! It is a great way to save money and just enjoy a good day, free of money drama or worry. I feel as if these days would help me be more thankful for what I have and teach me control and patience with my spending! Thanks Kelly!!

Kristin´s last blog post..Austin City-Wide Garage Sale

]]> By: Rick cardhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4402 Rick card Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:40:52 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4402 Right. It's all about control. Most people spend on things that they don't really need. They purchase it just because they seem to like it and not because they need it. This is what needs to be eliminated. Right. It’s all about control. Most people spend on things that they don’t really need. They purchase it just because they seem to like it and not because they need it. This is what needs to be eliminated.

]]> By: Francois Bondiguelhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4400 Francois Bondiguel Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:19:39 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4400 Great post Kelly! To control my spending, I generally set a daily budget (as tight as possible) and I force myself not to go over. That encourages me to prioritize my spending and it makes me more responsible :) I have selected your article to be included in my "Personal Finances & Budgeting Feed" on Facebook ( <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=514196202&ref=profile&nctrct=1239235983819#/group.php?gid=83330323736&ref=mf" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=514196202&...</a> ) Great post Kelly!

To control my spending, I generally set a daily budget (as tight as possible) and I force myself not to go over. That encourages me to prioritize my spending and it makes me more responsible :)

I have selected your article to be included in my "Personal Finances & Budgeting Feed" on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=514196202&amp;… )

]]> By: Andyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4399 Andy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:20:46 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4399 Hi Kelly, great idea to break down outgoings into smaller managable chunks! I will let you know how i get on with no spending days...just need to find 7-in-a-row continuosly:)!! On the topic of saving money, i have found this UK site that provides a free online wervice (<a href="http://www.ushare.co.uk" rel="nofollow"> <a href="http://www.ushare.co.uk</a>)" target="_blank">www.ushare.co.uk</a>)</a> to share items with each other rather than going out a buying them....seems a quite novel idea and might be something of interest to save money. Just a thought :)! Hi Kelly, great idea to break down outgoings into smaller managable chunks! I will let you know how i get on with no spending days…just need to find 7-in-a-row continuosly:)!!

On the topic of saving money, i have found this UK site that provides a free online wervice ( <a href="http://www.ushare.co.uk)” target=”_blank”>www.ushare.co.uk) to share items with each other rather than going out a buying them….seems a quite novel idea and might be something of interest to save money. Just a thought :) !

]]> By: Denisehttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4398 Denise Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:53:05 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4398 Hi Kelly, I *LOVE, LOVE, LOVE* the idea of NO SPEND DAYS! I have a goal to have a NO SPEND MONTH sometime this year, and with a husband, two kids, and a dog, I'll admit I am a bit daunted by it. However, starting out small with a few no spend days, I can then try no spend weeks, and finally do my no spend month! Hi Kelly,

I *LOVE, LOVE, LOVE* the idea of NO SPEND DAYS! I have a goal to have a NO SPEND MONTH sometime this year, and with a husband, two kids, and a dog, I'll admit I am a bit daunted by it. However, starting out small with a few no spend days, I can then try no spend weeks, and finally do my no spend month!

]]> By: Cocohttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4397 Coco Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:42:34 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4397 I sometimes do fantasy shopping online, but not on purpose. I fill my shopping basket with my wish items, planning to sort them out later. Then, I completely forget about it a minute later. I guess having scattered-mind is not always a bad thing :) All of your advices are really great. I would love to do twice-a-month grocery shopping. But how do you keep fresh vegetables last two weeks in your fridge? Do you have any tips? <abbr><em>Coco´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FrugalInParadise/~3/I9N0pfSJT0A/buy-organic-wfmw.html" rel="nofollow">Buy Organic? - WFMW</a></abbr></em> I sometimes do fantasy shopping online, but not on purpose. I fill my shopping basket with my wish items, planning to sort them out later. Then, I completely forget about it a minute later. I guess having scattered-mind is not always a bad thing :)

All of your advices are really great. I would love to do twice-a-month grocery shopping. But how do you keep fresh vegetables last two weeks in your fridge? Do you have any tips?

<abbr>Coco´s last blog post..Buy Organic? – WFMW</abbr>

]]> By: Miko's Girlhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/08/back-to-the-frugal-basics-controlling-your-spending/#comment-4394 Miko's Girl Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:16:39 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1963#comment-4394 I'm glad I'm not the only one fantasy shopping online. I’m glad I’m not the only one fantasy shopping online.

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