Philosophy

Usually my writing here at the blog is pretty down earth, in keeping with our umbrella thriftyfun site.  I haven't philosophized much here - but crow about bargains.  Looking at other sites, there seems to be a lot of thinking about frugality.  Now, I take that for granted - and frankly developed my skills out of necessity so I could get the things I wanted with my slender purse...And it was further influenced by the DYI trend of of the 70's and the whole hippy thing...And DYI saves a LOT of $.

I have repaired until no longer possible, bought used and second-hand - combed the environs for bargains of all sorts...and in short, played my thrifty game in which I add of points of money not spent in my head - Ka ching! it has enabled me to live comfortably with nice clothes and an urban apartment and tickets to events and gifts even at my brokest.  It has amused me to exercise my ingenuity when I was temporarily out of funds.  And to share those tips with you guys. 

I do wonder if anyone is listening, though.  Those other frugality blogs are so slick and have embedded tags and all sorts of bells and whistles - not keeping with keeping it simple! 

So, if you do read this, do me a favor & tell me how I am doing, I would appreciate it.

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I just found your blog last week and I really enjoy it. Keep up the good work!

Yes, people do read your blog! I enjoy reading about where you go and how you save money doing it.

Almost anything can have multiple uses.
It just takes a bit of thought to find them.
With each reuse not a cent is spent.
The time you use is quality. And even if you do not bilieve in global warming You just did your bit to lessen it.
You say you live in an Apartment?
That means very limited space.
I' would bet your trash bill always increases.
Got Milkjugs? As just one example.
There are hundreds of reuses just for them alone.
Maybe only one might work for you, But it saves you money .
It saves that one item you replaced from ever being made frond the Mining/Manufacturing/Selling /To You Buying.
And if you can't find any of the published ways to reuse said Milkjug.
Create one yourself.
Reuse makes a better tomorrow
Mr. Thrifty

I have always tried to reuse things until they collapse - and if not, recycle or find a good home for things. (For ex. even ratty clothes can be sold by a charity as rags....) It's the old hippy in me. But ironically I find that I CAN'T recycle newspapers anymore, as I used to religiously, because no one around here will TAKE them anymore.

I love reading your posts because they are not just a list of life hacks to do...they are gently suggested in a conversational manner.
I am a major fan of repurposing found items...using them in a manner not originally intended

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