Frugal or Froogle? »
I was reading the Are You Really Frugal this morning and have to wonder about some of these submissions. Re-using the sticky stuff on pre-approved credit card offers? Come on now. That's pathetic.
My idea of being frugal is to make life better. Not long ago, we decided to pay a lawn service to mow our lawn every other week. The cost he charged was well below the amount of income I'd have to give up to mow our lawn, not to mention things like maintenance on the equipement. Of course, he's not one of those companies where you're in a contract for the entire year either. If the lawn doesn't need mowing, he doesn't mow it. Sweet.
If I drive all around town (especially now) trying to save a few cents, am I really saving anything? I waste gas, I waste time. If I fire up Froogle and find it online instead, at a reasonable price, why should I care if I don't get the absolutely rock-bottom price? It's the quality of life where I'm frugal, not in being penny wise and pound foolish.
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