tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post2648678999911354679..comments2023-03-31T01:07:45.586-07:00Comments on Frugal Vegcafe: Letting Go and Living MoreJenny's Vegcafehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-62290988734931319352009-05-05T16:17:00.000-07:002009-05-05T16:17:00.000-07:00Good for you! For myself, doing all this coupon c...Good for you! For myself, doing all this coupon clipping, sale hunting and shopping at more than one or two stores seems to rob some of the richness from my life. I need to think about this more and find a way to simplify without hurting the bottom line so, like you said, I can spend more quality time at home. Working in the garden and hanging clothes on the line fill my spirit so much more than the thrill of the hunt.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007673123765139732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-75374269172525706562009-05-03T16:08:00.000-07:002009-05-03T16:08:00.000-07:00Jenny ~
I totally agree. I had to stop stockpilin...Jenny ~<br /><br />I totally agree. I had to stop stockpiling when we were in a temporary home and it made me realize that some sides of the frugal spectrum matter more to me than others. I like cooking from scratch, gardening, and doing/making things myself. I don't like garage saling, going from store to store, or clipping coupons. <br /><br />I buy pantry staples that are generally always inexpensive, and add variety with on sale fruits and veggies. <br /><br />I think you're moving in a great direction, you go girl!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385890645302358783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-45696232860908616122009-05-02T10:42:00.000-07:002009-05-02T10:42:00.000-07:00Jon here - Jenny's DH - Alex, that is one of the t...Jon here - Jenny's DH - Alex, that is one of the things we've been doing - donating the excess we get for cheap that we'll never use (or simply don't enjoy.) But even that seems like a backwards step sometimes. THe amount of time and effort taken to get those items vs. the time just getting a second job or volunteering with your hands - I'm not so sure there's a cost/benefit to the time spent clipping.Jenny's Vegcafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-40760253208758917642009-05-01T07:33:00.000-07:002009-05-01T07:33:00.000-07:00I gave up my Sunday paper two years ago - what a r...I gave up my Sunday paper two years ago - what a relief not to have to deal with all paper lying around.<br />I really dont use coupons(I dont usually buy the products that there are coupons for)<br /><br /> but if I did I d get them off the internet. <br />I am not going to many garage sales this summer as like you I have too much stuff alreadylizzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-32725952170442371762009-04-29T06:44:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:44:00.000-07:00Alex, I do donate a lot to a local food pantry. B...Alex, I do donate a lot to a local food pantry. But, it's about time to take another load. <br />I think I'm just a little burned out on shopping and want to spend more quality time at home.Jenny's Vegcafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-42083161116053844242009-04-29T03:32:00.000-07:002009-04-29T03:32:00.000-07:00I agree! I think frugality takes many forms, not a...I agree! I think frugality takes many forms, not all involve how much you spend/how much you save. I think back to years ago when the Frugal Gourmet was on and he advocated buying one good expensive knife because it would make your cooking easier, it would last a lifetime, and could still be frugal if you take care it and don't have to replace it every few years. I guess I am saying, while coupons and bargain hunting are a part of my efforts, in the end I think being a good steward of your money, time, and efforts is what makes you frugal. <br /><br />I say bravo to you for looking for a balance in your world! Enjoy!!<br /><br />AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484029710765284827.post-41190966474989409822009-04-28T18:21:00.000-07:002009-04-28T18:21:00.000-07:00If you ever get the urge to coupon, maybe you coul...If you ever get the urge to coupon, maybe you could coupon for social justice (food shelve donations and the like)? It's still all of the rush of getting a good deal, but for a good cause, as well.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320962030282922415noreply@blogger.com