tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post4180913013060287960..comments2023-12-25T07:30:21.417-08:00Comments on Hairline Fracture: A More Abundant LifeAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065962367181064516noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-86741026489938627662008-01-16T21:14:00.000-08:002008-01-16T21:14:00.000-08:00I completely get what you say here. I go to a sci...I completely get what you say here. I go to a science of mind church and we talk about these principles frequently. Have you ever heard of Edwene Gaines? She is a great author and speaker on this subject. GREAT POST! Its so awesome to see other people who "get it"Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149777435132497067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-79146039470374279362008-01-11T14:08:00.000-08:002008-01-11T14:08:00.000-08:00My grandmother hoarded and never spent until she f...My grandmother hoarded and never spent until she found out at 94 she was dying. Did she really think she would be able to take it all with her?<BR/><BR/>I think you can take an environmental stance to buy LESS but still splurge on the more expensive things you want. So, for me, that would be organic produce and fairtrade products.<BR/><BR/>EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-6478871347033755172008-01-10T05:36:00.000-08:002008-01-10T05:36:00.000-08:00I've read a lot of blogs recently where people are...I've read a lot of blogs recently where people are vowing to buy absolutely nothing that's not absolutely necessary and I go away from these posts feeling not inspired but sort of grim. I don't like feeing like I'm wasting money, but I DO like the feeling of having enough, and as you wrote, enjoying what we CAN afford. Great post!Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-35247281340522812102008-01-09T11:42:00.000-08:002008-01-09T11:42:00.000-08:00One thing I learned during our frugal-out-of-neces...One thing I learned during our frugal-out-of-necessity times is that "stockpiling" is not actually frugal. Many frugal tipsters will tell you that when you find a good deal, stock up on it if you know it's something you'll use. But I found that wasn't a good use of my time, space or money. Very often, right when I was about to run out of something, someone would give that very thing to me, and then I didn't have to buy it. Either that, or an even BETTER sale would come along after I had stockpiled. So not stockpiling is something I follow to this day. For example, if I don't need toilet paper right now, I'm not going to buy 300 rolls just because it's on sale.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if this comment really has too much to do with your entry (other than your grandparents' stockpile) -- guess I just wanted to share!fortworthfamilyfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242294125215114585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-35124156448754575702008-01-08T06:43:00.000-08:002008-01-08T06:43:00.000-08:00wow, that's a good point... i plan on enjoying my ...wow, that's a good point... i plan on enjoying my life as far as my income level will realistically allow. i don't have to have trinidads to have a relaxing experience, no excalibers will do just fine ($8-10/ea vs $4-5/ea). planning for retirement is good not LIVING during retirement is bad.pfaff-offhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870726371627760722noreply@blogger.com