Comments on: Frugal = Prudent

By: Packing Boxes and Closing Shop | Frugal Hacks

Packing Boxes and Closing Shop | Frugal Hacks — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:01:49 +0000

[...] is not my passion. Frugality for me is part of Christianity. It’s good stewardship and prudent living. Because of that, there is a part of frugality that knows when to pack the boxes and close up [...]

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:17:33 +0000

This post was very well-written and thoughtful. Great insights and perspectives on frugality. Thanks so much for posting this.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:46:57 +0000

I think this post summed it up nicely! I am somewhat new to being frugal, and still learning more all the time. I view it as cutting back where I can (like saving lots on groceries, for example) so I can have more money to do the things I want (pay off bills, add to savings, go on a nice vacation).

By: Janel

Janel — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:10:52 +0000

I completely agree Stacey! Some people legalistically tithe 10% and put a check on their to do list. Rich and I feel that 100% of everything we have, are and do belongs to God because of what he’s done for us. We have to manage it well.

Great thoughts ladies!

By: Janel

Janel — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:08:01 +0000

Lesley, the two concepts are something to battle with. I personally think there can be a fine line between the two and some of it boils down to simply where your heart is about the matter. Happy to help!

Tana, I’m glad I could encourage you. Living with “just enough” for a long time can become discouraging. Without our focus and perspective, we’re lost. I’ll take all the positive thinking I can get!

Jennifer, I definitely agree with the need to let go and trust. The prudence is knowing when.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:36:16 +0000

A program around finances was titled “Peace In Your Hearts.” To me money is spiritual in nature. Since all comes from our Heavenly Father, how we use our resources reflects how we feel about ourselves in relation to Him. Love your perspectives.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:38:40 +0000

I agree with this post. I think that to a certain extent, there needs to be a flux & flow of money. To be wealthy you have to be able to part with your money for the future good, and trust that it will come back to you.

By: Tana

Tana — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:08:49 +0000

I love this post. My family – my parents and my sister – have much greater means than my husband and I, and so many times I’ve felt like the poor sister. But I’ve learned that when I get into that mode, I switch my thinking to this: I’m the one in the family who gets the most bang for my buck. I have so few dollars that I have to get the most out of each one that I can. That is both in terms of paying less for things I might pay more for as well as really using and loving the few things we do have an not indiscriminately filling our house up with things we don’t really need. You don’t know how many times this type of thinking has saved me from having a very down day! It’s so good to hear someone else try to say the same thing. Thank you.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:40:28 +0000

Great insights!! :0) I have been struggling with the concept of frugal vs. penny pinching. This has definatly helped me. :0)