Comments on: A Call To Being Not Frugal

By: DL

DL — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:54:36 +0000

Gourmet Living, perhaps I was not clear in my article. I encourage the frugal life, but believe there may be times when we need to remember to be careful not to place frugal living above the relational needs of our families.

By: Gourmet Living

Gourmet Living — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:08:12 +0000

Why would you not save, if you can? I’ve never understood why people spend when they don’t have to.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:24:30 +0000

Excellent post. DL. Being frugal is a mindset, not a torturous end in itself. The most valuable thing we have is our time. Choosing to spend it well is very important, I think. If one has no choice but to clip every coupon, ask “What’s the least expensive option?” on everything, then do what you must to care for your family, but never forget the hugsand other things that cost us nothing. Giving of yourself is so important, even to the poorest of poor who must struggle just to survive.

By: Janie Oyakawa

Janie Oyakawa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:52:13 +0000

In the Tightwad gazette it talks about being frugal as the ultimate balance of resources – deciding where your time is best spent as well as your money, and in that sense you can never be too frugal, because its all about balance.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:38:19 +0000

I appreciate this! With two children under 4 and no childcare, another one on the way, a website to run, a part time job, and a household to run, my time is stretched to the limit. I read the blog and always feel like I could be more frugal – but bargain hunting take TIME, and little ones hate being dragged from store to store. I do what I can, and watch for opportunities, but will not beat myself up for spending time with my kids instead of looking for deals. Until another season in life, anyway!! Thank you!!