We all have different goals for the
money we're struggling to save, and sometimes those goals change as
they get closer. Our goal was to survive at first. When we mastered
survival on one income, we began paying down years of debt (credit cards and an expensive truck). Now that the truck
is paid off and the credit cards are ancient history, we're working on this little house so we can upgrade sometime soon.
But, before we do, we're gonna lighten
up a little.
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| SMH! Another dinner out?? |
After all, we don't take vacations, and
we don't buy expensive toys except maybe once every three years. So
lately, we're taking a “break” from some hard and fast rules of
being tightwads. Some people need breaks from being squeaky, and I
get it. I'm married to one. And, I'd totally be lying if I said I
didn't love going out to dinner once in a while. It hurts my frugal
heart to pay the bill, but when it's time to lighten up, it's just
time. That time, for us, is summertime.
I'll just make up for it secretly in
other ways. Like, feeding my family what we're growing instead of
buying veggies. Like, stocking the freezer with a few
extra roosters and getting creative with eggs. I'm not scared of you,
summertime spending – just let me take a deep breath and set my
goals aside to review later. I'm jumping in! (sort of)
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We get downright silly, for a bunch of cheapos. Plus, you'll get
stream-of-consciousness tips as I think of them, moment by moment!
Well, I usually think of one a week, and I may or may not remember to
post it. There's always a chance, though! - Becky
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