Comments on: Staying Motivated for the Long Haul http://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/ Learning about frugality Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:32:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: fairydusthttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-5346 fairydust Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:53:33 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-5346 we went through bankruptcy more than a decade ago and I don't EVER want to be in that position again. Ever. That's our motivation :) .-= fairydust´s last blog ..<a href="http://ifartfairydust.blogspot.com/2009/07/hey-look-its-monday.html" rel="nofollow">Hey, Look! It's Monday!!</a> =-. we went through bankruptcy more than a decade ago and I don’t EVER want to be in that position again. Ever. That’s our motivation :)
.-= fairydust´s last blog ..Hey, Look! It’s Monday!! =-.

]]> By: Carahttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4742 Cara Mon, 04 May 2009 20:59:38 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4742 Hi I live in France too. I actually find it easier living here because there are fewer differences between the "haves and "have -nots"...it's a culture where it seems everyone is pretty careful with their money. That being said I love clothes and work (from my home, but with clients) so I tend to rationalize too many neat clothes purchases. I am getting much better, DH is a natural cheapskate (I am the free spirit!) and he helps me see our progress and our priorities. We are debt-free as of a year ago, except the house, and actually have SAVINGS. This is VERY motivating! We are even taking a big vacation this year with CASH, with three kids in tow! THanks for a really good topic. I need all the continuous motivation I can get. Hi

I live in France too. I actually find it easier living here because there are fewer differences between the "haves and "have -nots"…it's a culture where it seems everyone is pretty careful with their money. That being said I love clothes and work (from my home, but with clients) so I tend to rationalize too many neat clothes purchases. I am getting much better, DH is a natural cheapskate (I am the free spirit!) and he helps me see our progress and our priorities. We are debt-free as of a year ago, except the house, and actually have SAVINGS. This is VERY motivating! We are even taking a big vacation this year with CASH, with three kids in tow! THanks for a really good topic. I need all the continuous motivation I can get.

]]> By: Sallyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4537 Sally Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:56:41 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4537 I suppose I am in the 'getting rid of debt and saving for the future' category. Trying to set an example to my children about responsibility too. I suppose I am in the ‘getting rid of debt and saving for the future’ category. Trying to set an example to my children about responsibility too.

]]> By: Kristinhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4536 Kristin Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:46:48 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4536 These were inspiring to read and keep me on the right track to saving money/being more frugal! As always...another great post Kelly! <abbr><em>Kristin´s last blog post..<a href="http://keepaustincheap.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/redbox-a-cheap-night-in/" rel="nofollow">RedBox-A Cheap Night In</a></abbr></em> These were inspiring to read and keep me on the right track to saving money/being more frugal! As always…another great post Kelly!

Kristin´s last blog post..RedBox-A Cheap Night In

]]> By: Laura @ no more spendinghttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4534 Laura @ no more spending Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:26:02 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4534 I'm struggling to stay motivated at the moment, but reading posts like this helps me get back on track..thanks Kelly :) I’m struggling to stay motivated at the moment, but reading posts like this helps me get back on track..thanks Kelly :)

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4529 Jennifer Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:51:14 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4529 It is hard to saty motivated, but seeing your progress each month should help. You can do it! Look how far you have come. <abbr><em>Jennifer´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GettingAhead/~3/r0mfM_fEYBM/gardening-and-composting.html" rel="nofollow">Gardening and Composting</a></abbr></em> It is hard to saty motivated, but seeing your progress each month should help. You can do it! Look how far you have come.

Jennifer´s last blog post..Gardening and Composting

]]> By: Katehttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4526 Kate Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:28:57 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4526 I just found your blog on the Wisebread Top 100 and this is such a relevant post to my life right now! I've been really good about being frugal all year, but with the weather warming up, I have the urge to shop. Of course, shopping on my credit card in precisely what got me into debt, so now the only plastic I use is a debit card. But, I know that I need to stay on the straight and narrow. It reminds me a little of something I saw on the Martha Stewart show today about a book called The Power of Small- basically, the little things we do have a big effect on our lives. So for me, it's putting down that pair of shoes and walking away! <abbr><em>Kate´s last blog post..<a href="http://galleryjobs.blogspot.com/2008/12/little-advice-on-job-searching-during.html" rel="nofollow">A Little Advice on Job Searching during the Recession-- Gallery Job Style</a></abbr></em> I just found your blog on the Wisebread Top 100 and this is such a relevant post to my life right now! I’ve been really good about being frugal all year, but with the weather warming up, I have the urge to shop. Of course, shopping on my credit card in precisely what got me into debt, so now the only plastic I use is a debit card. But, I know that I need to stay on the straight and narrow. It reminds me a little of something I saw on the Martha Stewart show today about a book called The Power of Small- basically, the little things we do have a big effect on our lives. So for me, it’s putting down that pair of shoes and walking away!

Kate´s last blog post..A Little Advice on Job Searching during the Recession– Gallery Job Style

]]> By: Jbhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4519 Jb Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:51:17 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4519 I've been struggling with this in the years I've been struggling with my debt. I seem to be okay for 2 or 3 months, and then just crumble for a few weeks. I spend the next several months undoing the damage & am right back to where I started. *sigh* Right now I've resorted to posting notes & pictures & lists around my apartment to remind me of things, like what my current debt load is, what I'm going to save for when I'm done paying things off, that kind of thing. But it's definitely hard. <abbr><em>Jb´s last blog post..<a href="http://adventuresindebt.com/2009/04/new-budgeting-plan-in-place/" rel="nofollow">New Budgeting Plan In Place</a></abbr></em> I’ve been struggling with this in the years I’ve been struggling with my debt. I seem to be okay for 2 or 3 months, and then just crumble for a few weeks. I spend the next several months undoing the damage & am right back to where I started. *sigh*

Right now I’ve resorted to posting notes & pictures & lists around my apartment to remind me of things, like what my current debt load is, what I’m going to save for when I’m done paying things off, that kind of thing.

But it’s definitely hard.

Jb´s last blog post..New Budgeting Plan In Place

]]> By: Craighttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4514 Craig Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:14:45 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4514 I agree, it's hard to stay motivated when there is so much immediate temptation to do things and spend money. Try to have a goal to work towards always help. I agree, it's hard to stay motivated when there is so much immediate temptation to do things and spend money. Try to have a goal to work towards always help.

]]> By: The American Homemakhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/04/20/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/#comment-4513 The American Homemak Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:14:06 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=2967#comment-4513 I am frugal because I have to be... LOL What better motivator is that? And the more money I save in day to day living, the more I spend on fun things like thrift stores... he he he I sometimes struggle wishing we could take vacations and drive nicer cars, but I know we're doing the best we can in the situation we're in. I am frugal because I have to be… LOL What better motivator is that? And the more money I save in day to day living, the more I spend on fun things like thrift stores… he he he

I sometimes struggle wishing we could take vacations and drive nicer cars, but I know we're doing the best we can in the situation we're in.

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