If you really want to save money - sometimes - you have to say to yourself - ok - today is a no spend pledge day. Do not eat out - do not rent movies - no shopping!
Ok, so this is pretty hard to do. But only do this when you know - you can do it! It takes a lot of self control.
Everyone has many projects around the house - that takes time - not money - so lets get a move on.
I just found out that being frugal does not mean being cheap.
Cheap is a person who won't part with a dollar - a miser - a penny pincher.
Not too much fun being around this person.
A frugal person will give up something in order to be able to do something else!
Well, for example if your an avid movie goer but also love those expensive coffee's.
Then one weekend - forget the movie - now that savings - just paid for your coffee's.
Do you get it now?
This week - no paperview for this gal - I'd rather save this money to pay down my bills.
Are you a Coupon Queen? Well- it will pay off - for example: a $1.00 off of swifters - is a great savings.
Inpulse shopping: go back a week later - if you really need it. This way - you cut down on the inpulse shopping.
Getting rid of stuff - this kind of housekeeping is great - this is where - you will find things you forgot you had.
This is just another great way to stop being a shop-a-holic.
Go for a walk outside - get some fresh air - it's free - and you will feel better for it.
When you pick up a penny it really is a penny from heaven.
Give it to another person - that - will give you good karma.
Remember - always pay yourself first. Be penny wise.
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