FRUGAL FRIDAY
Everyone does it--name their blog days--so I though it'd be a cool thing to do today, especially since I loved Worry Wart Wednesday :D I had a few ideas, and Frugal Friday sounded like the best of the bunch. You don't know how close you came to being subjected to Fat Friday because lately I'm swelling up like a puffer fish.
Anyhoo....
If the economy goes as wonky as some experts predict, a strict tightening of the belt will be in order. In fact, I want to start now. There is so much I can do to get our family in a better position. AND, there are some things I simply won't do. Here it is:
TOP 5 THINGS I REFUSE TO GIVE UP WHEN IT ALL GOES DOWN:
5. Cosmetics. Really, this is a public service effort on my part.
4. Cable. If the world falls apart, watching Ancient Aliens will keep me sane. (Yes I know it's a ridiculous weirdo show. Don't judge me!)
3. Coffee. Pretty much this will keep me from poking anyone's eyes out. Too much is never enough.
2. Internet. There's no better place to learn how to grow veggies in the windowsill, make my own feminine products, and fend off looters when the going gets really tough.
1. Seriously...do I need to tell you? BOOKS! This one needs to explanation.
What do you refuse to go frugal on?
PS. I do have a real frugal tip--I'm switching to Geiko and saving over $2000 a year on car insurance. Woot, woot!
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12 comments:
Fun post!
I refuse to go frugal on food! Somethings just won't work in the generic form:)
I second Tamika's thoughts. Though I'm careful in the grocery store, quality food tops my list as a must-have, especially fresh fruits & veggies.
Books, Internet, Cheeze-its. :)
Well, Georgiana, I refuse to go frugal on the feminine products. And I'm pretty sure I don't want to know how to make them! Must stock up on them when I'm done with the TP.
Chocolate, tea, art supplies, electronic toys...I'm a Little Princess, we don't do frugal (Only when forced to) (-;
Your list matches mine! I need cable to practice my Swamp People dialect. It's a must!
And although I'm on a budget, I bought new foundation and an eyeliner this week. I agree, why make the world a frightening place for children? The 10 bucks was well spent!
Diet Coke!
#5 is hysterical! I' the same way. Hones to God a friend of the family once dropped by in the early AM and the look of horror on his face was priceless.
I love your list.
My husband insists on my having great coffee. Isn't he wonderful?
We use the library and used bookstores a lot right now, because we need to. But I'm enjoying reading as much as ever.
What have you heard about the economy going wonky from here? I thought that already happened?
LOL We did give up cable though!! Got an antenna and can still watch my favorite shows for free:)
I can't give up the Internet until the very last thing!
LOL, we all have our standards for what we absolutely keep!
As to what the recent round of doomsday news is about...with the US gov't monetizing the debt, inflation is expected to go up up up. Then, with the fuel prices rising quickly, the price of food and other goods is going higher too. Money worth less + things costing more=Georgiana panicking.
FOOD and Toiletries!! Gotta have my good stuff you know!! Ha. Interesting thoughts though.
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