tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971692362544290350.post4197617848556886027..comments2014-07-04T09:02:23.386-06:00Comments on DELIGHT IN THE MUNDANE: We're cheap.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103772687826250751noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971692362544290350.post-63031149810335234582011-06-02T22:39:21.923-06:002011-06-02T22:39:21.923-06:00I always have to get my refill too. Matt, I under...I always have to get my refill too. Matt, I understand. :)Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528169009206294583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971692362544290350.post-39933733895111711022011-06-01T00:03:45.428-06:002011-06-01T00:03:45.428-06:00I'd say the exasperation Matt showed at your d...I'd say the exasperation Matt showed at your disposal of a free drink stems not only from frugality, but also from plain old common sense (which has now been renamed rare sense).Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164730904776520086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971692362544290350.post-14709736972419069492011-05-31T22:50:42.670-06:002011-05-31T22:50:42.670-06:00Well there are times to be cheap, there are times ...Well there are times to be cheap, there are times to be frugal, and then there are times to just grow up and step up and lay out the green.<br /><br />I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting the best deal on most everything I buy. I joke with people that someone in my family must have been Jewish, but it's not true. My family has been mormon for as long as anyone can remember.<br /><br />However some things if you pay more for upfront they will last you far longer and save you lots of money in the long run. Some things though, even if you pay more for them, they aren't really any different than the less expensive versions. You just wasted your money.<br /><br />Be careful with Dollar Stores. Most people go in with the 'oh it's just a dollar' attitude and get into trouble buying far more than they needed. And pay attention to the prices! Most $1 items at a dollar store can be had for 0.67 cents at Walmart.<br /><br />Clothes? Don't waste the money on stupid designer labels. You are only going to wear it twice and get bored with it anyway.<br /><br />Food? There are plenty of healthy options on the value menus if you pay attention. $1 side salads and a baked potato at wendy's works for me. Our local chinese restaurant makes a great healthy lunch special with more than I can eat for $3 from 11-3 Monday-Friday.<br /><br />Groceries, Sundries, Health and Beauty Aids? Trust me no matter what shape or size or expensive ad you've seen on TV, you should do your best to save as much as you can on these items. I am a coupon queen! They hate me at the supermarket. Well maybe hate is too strong a term, perhaps just greatly dislike...<br /><br />Cars and Houses? DON'T SKIMP! You WILL regret it in the long run!Lanita Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456621387703241182noreply@blogger.com