No thanks. I will stay home for lunch since I want to save money It felt good hearing myself say those words and saving money always sound like a good idea. Yet, quite often, some of us feel bad doing it. Most frugalist I know asked themselves at some point whether he/she is missing out […]
People who know me sometimes wonder why I’m so frugal. They question why I don’t seem to eat out. They can’t understand why I rather watch a movie at home than go to the movie theaters and they certainly don’t feel that I’m actually enjoying life. They, like most people, are simply failing to look […]
Last week, a frugal shopping event for an office chair satisfied me as a learner, frugalist as well as a consumer. What am I talking about? Let me explain. I’ve been discussing with my wife about a new chair for a while. Mine is old and ripped but more importantly, I was getting back pains […]
Often times when we buy a product, we get confused with the purpose of the purchase. Sometimes, we buy something out of impulse, sometimes it’s based out of necessity but most of the time, it’s only because we can. When we set out to buy, we seldom know what we are really looking for other […]
Have you ever came back from vacation and felt a different side of you take over? How about when you go on vacation? I believe it’s quite normal for us to feel and act a little different during days where we are away from home, but how dramatic are the differences? Yesterday, I came back […]
For some of us, the Christmas gift for ourselves this holiday season is just as important as any (in fact, I suggested this as one of the 32 holiday shopping tips). If you fall into that category, consider the following before making that order. Get Something That Lasts Build quality and durability is important but […]
