Comments on: From Wasteful to Frugal – Our Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/ Simple Tips To Enjoy Life Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Decluttering Tips For Living The Simple Life | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-1419 Decluttering Tips For Living The Simple Life | Serene Journey Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:49:27 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-1419 [...] all around me ask “What MORE do you have to get rid of?” My answer is simple MORE. In the past, I’ve spent frivolously on things I “needed” however, that’s not an excuse to hang on to them and clutter up the [...] [...] all around me ask “What MORE do you have to get rid of?” My answer is simple MORE. In the past, I’ve spent frivolously on things I “needed” however, that’s not an excuse to hang on to them and clutter up the [...]

]]> By: 5 Ways To Save Money With Young Kids | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-254 5 Ways To Save Money With Young Kids | Serene Journey Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:42:17 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-254 [...] phased us when it came to money. We always knew we would have enough and in fact we were quite wasteful with the money we did have at times. When I found out I was pregnant I went through what a lot of [...] [...] phased us when it came to money. We always knew we would have enough and in fact we were quite wasteful with the money we did have at times. When I found out I was pregnant I went through what a lot of [...]

]]> By: Sherri http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-38 Sherri Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:15:59 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-38 I entirely agree that living abroad is well worth it. We certainly learned we didn't NEED much to get by but it was also great to experience a different culture. You would think the Australian culture would be very similar to that of North America but it's actually very different. They have a different sense of humor, their own celebrities, different sports and strong values. Don't get me wrong we LOVED the Aussies! And it was a great experience. I've only heard great things about Costa Rica I'm glad you guys had a great time! I entirely agree that living abroad is well worth it. We certainly learned we didn’t NEED much to get by but it was also great to experience a different culture. You would think the Australian culture would be very similar to that of North America but it’s actually very different. They have a different sense of humor, their own celebrities, different sports and strong values. Don’t get me wrong we LOVED the Aussies! And it was a great experience. I’ve only heard great things about Costa Rica I’m glad you guys had a great time!

]]> By: Lisis - My Quest For Balance http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-35 Lisis - My Quest For Balance Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:07:27 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-35 You know, we had a similar experience when we moved to Costa Rica for a year and learned how people there are more interested in making a life than making a living. For the most part, they don't work themselves to death just to buy a big house, fancy stuff and a new car. They'd rather have "good enough" stuff and more free time to spend with friends and family. What a concept, huh? I wish everyone could spend a year abroad to learn how very little we actually NEED. You know, we had a similar experience when we moved to Costa Rica for a year and learned how people there are more interested in making a life than making a living. For the most part, they don’t work themselves to death just to buy a big house, fancy stuff and a new car. They’d rather have “good enough” stuff and more free time to spend with friends and family. What a concept, huh?

I wish everyone could spend a year abroad to learn how very little we actually NEED.

]]> By: Our Frugal Lifestyle | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-28 Our Frugal Lifestyle | Serene Journey Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:41 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-28 [...] Frugal Lifestyle Post written by Sherri. Yesterday I wrote about our journey going from relatively wasteful to being relatively frugal. To me frugal means being conscious of [...] [...] Frugal Lifestyle Post written by Sherri. Yesterday I wrote about our journey going from relatively wasteful to being relatively frugal. To me frugal means being conscious of [...]

]]> By: Sherri http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-26 Sherri Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:14:35 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-26 Getting married how exciting! That big day can prove to be challenging for fiscal conservatives :) I love that term by the way! Best wishes! Getting married how exciting! That big day can prove to be challenging for fiscal conservatives :) I love that term by the way!
Best wishes!

]]> By: The Weakonomisr http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/02/from-wasteful-to-frugal-our-journey/#comment-25 The Weakonomisr Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:50:55 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=326#comment-25 Allow me to welcome you to the club of fiscal conservatives. Many of our members are like you and learned through personal experiences. I thank you for sharing your story because it motivates me to keep up with my plan as I get married this year. Thank you again. <abbr><em>The Weakonomisr’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Weakonomicscom/~3/471224836/" rel="nofollow">Weaky #11: Sweet Home, Nigeria</a></abbr></em> Allow me to welcome you to the club of fiscal conservatives. Many of our members are like you and learned through personal experiences.

I thank you for sharing your story because it motivates me to keep up with my plan as I get married this year. Thank you again.

The Weakonomisr’s last blog post..Weaky #11: Sweet Home, Nigeria

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