If you’re currently feeling like the frugal lifestyle is just not fun at the moment, I’d encourage you to head over to MrsJanuary.com to read the article I wrote called How to Fight Frugal Fatigue! Here’s an excerpt:
I’m sure we all experience frugal fatigue at one time or another. You know, the times when we just don’t want to be frugal anymore?! We get tired of making food from scratch every day and would rather just buy it premade. Or we just really want to blow $100 on that pair of jeans we’ve been eyeing – even though there’s not enough in the clothing budget.
If this is you right now, and you’re feeling tired of frugality, here are some ideas to help re-inspire your desire to be frugal: read the rest here.
What are some of the ways that you fight frugal fatigue ?
Really great article!! This is so essential to surviving frugally!
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Remind yourself to use coupons for products that you would not normally buy, as a rule. That way, you get to try something new, (i.e.: makeup, hair color), at a discount and get a little pick-me-up at the same time! Right now, I am so stocked up on several different brands of mascara and hair color that I can be a new woman every month!! It’s fun and inexpensive. And something I do for ME, because I’m one hard-workin’ Mama!!
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March 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 am
I really like this tip Leslie! Usually I tell others to NOT buy things you wouldn’t normally buy just because you have a coupon, but sometimes really fun to try new products! Especially ones that make you feel special!
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