Cheerful Frugality Gives Thanks
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Cheerful frugality and the spirit of thankfulness go hand in hand. Don't wait until Turkey Day to start compiling your list. Kind words aren't something we need to stockpile, but share freely and often.
Take time every day to thank the people around you. Not only will your own life seem richer, you'll enrich the days of those you meet.
- God, I don't know what I did to deserve this life and your grace. Let me be worthy of giving You thanks. (Psalm 92:1)
- Husband: Thanks for working so hard for our family. Thanks for keeping my car running so well. Thanks for playing LEGOs on the floor until your knees grow numb!
- Children: Thanks for sharing your creativity. Thanks for wanting to cuddle with me on the sofa. Thanks for picking up your blocks.
- Friends: Thanks for refreshing my spirit and for getting us out of the house on occasion!
- In-laws: Thank you for raising such an incredible son.
- Mother: Thanks for teaching me how to appreciate beautiful things...and find them on a budget.
- Neighbor: The work you are doing in your yard makes the whole street look nicer. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful view!
- Cashier: Thanks for taking the time to bag those up so nicely! No one does that anymore, much less with a smile.
- Nursery worker: Thank you for having such a positive and caring attitude. You make me feel secure about making the time to exercise.
I'd also like to say a special thanks to Kim C., the brain behind Frugal Hacks. Even after frugal blogging for almost 3 years, I consistently learn new things, find new blogs, and discuss new perspectives here. I am thankful for the chance to be a part of the conversation!
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4 Responses to “Cheerful Frugality Gives Thanks”
November 19th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Meredith,
You’re very welcome, but I have to say that I feel extremely privileged to have your contributions on Frugal Hacks. You should have seen the happy dance I did when you said yes, and your grateful, humbled attitude floors me every time. We certainly benefit from you; I’m glad that you feel it’s mutual!
November 19th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I’m thankful for the frugal moms here (and for Amy Dacyczyn!). Without the Tightwad Gazette I never would’ve been able to stretch our income enough to quit my job when Levi was born. And with y’all’s help it’s becoming more fun and even (dare I say it with four kids running around in their pajamas…still?) a little elegant. I feel like we have a much higher quality lifestyle than a lot of people we know who have two incomes. And that’s in large part due to y’all:)
November 19th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
This is a refreshing post. The world would be a much better place if everyone reflected daily on the things they are thankful for. Thank you for this post!
Melody
November 21st, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Thanks, Meredith, for making my day a bit more enjoyable with your cheerful and gracious posts.
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