Comments on: I’m Not Always Frugal

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:21:24 +0000

Aaaaahhhhh! (Runs away screaming!)

Actually, I do often color my own hair at home, especially when I'm not trying to go blond.

By: Siebrie

Siebrie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:52:43 +0000

Why doesn't your husband learn how to colour your hair?

By: Abigail

Abigail — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:10:04 +0000

There are few people in this world who are always frugal. Those who do probably aren't getting much out of life. So I think it's okay to not always be frugal, so long as you pick and choose. With a disability of chronic fatigue, I can't always be frugal, even when I want to be. So, I make do. I'm as frugal as is realistically possible. Abigail´s last blog post..Skip payments: Stupid move... or is it?

By: Meg from FruWiki

Meg from FruWiki — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:45:21 +0000

@Abigail

Sometimes you have to be frugal with your time and energy, too Money isn’t everything — just feels that way when you don’t have enough.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:28:45 +0000

You know, I think once in awhile, a great haircut/beauty experience is fine. I had my own when I was in France and it was worth every penny.

By the way, everyone where I’m from in northern Maine/western New Brunswick tutoyes everyone. It’s so interesting that the “tu” form is moderately unusual in France. What can I say, I love the culture component of this blog.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:36:07 +0000

I totally agree Meg. I've always spent more on shoes than I have on almost anything else, but it pays off. I've had some of my shoes for more than 10 years, and with good care, they'll last another 10.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:28:18 +0000

Good point Jennifer- I’m just doing my bit!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:26:52 +0000

Nancy- there’s an ad on UK TV that goes (and I’m paraphrasing here) that a mom is someone who saves to buy herself a new hat, but gets her kid a toy instead. I think that there is definitely a learned component here, be it cultural or familial.

By: Meg from FruWiki

Meg from FruWiki — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:45:00 +0000

I don’t see a problem. For me, frugality isn’t about choosing the cheapest route, it’s about spending/using resources carefully according to your values, priorities, etc. If a good haircut is a good value for you, then that’s not unfrugal.

Today I paid the most I’ve ever spent on shoes because I needed some good walking shoes. I’m done with cheap walking shoes — not worth the shin splints. Also willing to spend more for better chocolate as the taste difference is usually WELL worth the price.

By: Jennifer Clark

Jennifer Clark — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:35:58 +0000

You SHOULD splurge on yourself every now and again. A woman's mood and self image are often directly impacted by their hair (style, color, cut, etc). It certainly doesn't hurt to get pampered every now and again either! Being frugal isn't about depriving yourself, it's about leading a responsible financial lifestyle. If you can splurge on little things like this every now and again without racking up credit card charges, then go for it & feel good about it! Besides when consumers spend money on things like this, it helps keep small businesses going. This is the backbone of most national economies. Sounds like you did your part to keep the economy rolling right???? lol Jennifer Clark\\\´s last blog post..Homemade Cane Pole