To capture the potential impact of frugality I decided I would keep track of items and activities I either did myself or found a solution or an alternative to the expense.
I've attached an article for you to review. Basically with the economy slowdown, more of us are saving. Personal savings are up 2.9% in the last quarter of 2008. That even includes Christmas with all that negative savings going on!!
Here is the article: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/02/01/frugal-americans-hurt-economic-recovery/
So, for instance, I just ironed/starched 17 dress shirts. I didn't spend over $25 to bring them to the dry-cleaners. The Queen of Frugal (QoF) cut my hair with our clippers a bit ago. I didn't spend $15 for the haircut. (the clippers had already achieved their ROI). We buy our produce from a farmer's market or produce stand exclusively. We have sampled about half a dozen places and just found today's to be a great one. It is every Sunday at the Palm Harbor Historical Society Center at the corner of Belcher and Curlew Roads. Based on our $12 purchase, we didn't spend another $13 if we went to the grocery store. You should see the Romaine lettuce we got! We even shop a bit of green as we brought our own bags as referenced below!
Basically folks, if we just put some thought into your purchases and choices, you too will be in a position to say, "I know I didn't spend $xx on this, because I did this...." Save a week of groceries by emptying out and getting creative with your pantry and refrigerator. How much didn't you spend then?
Just some thoughts from Herr Frugalmeister and the Queen of Frugal. Talk to again soon!
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