10.Habitual Spending is way overrated. (Let's retire one of the unspoken American dreams kay)? This does not bring LASTING happiness. Not only is this wasteful, it is tiring and ultimately unfulfilling. Instead concentrate your energies on catching the greatest deal; you will forever marvel in the knowledge that you got some treasure or necessity at a cut-rate price, instead of feeling guilty or regretful over the "must-have" you lost yourself to.
9. Simplicity. It's all the rage right now, Oprah did a couple shows on it, and ultimately it equals cheap. If you don't adorn yourself and home with many the expensive decoration, and life's complexities; most likely, you are being frugal, and like many of the best selling authors say: happy as well.
8. Exhaustion. Isn't it somewhat exhausting to keep up with the "Murphy's" across the street? If you don't think so may I suggest that you rent the highly acclaimed "Veggie Tales" blockbuster hit, entitled, "Madame Blueberry"? If you don't have kids, I, like the rental clerk, promise not to tell.
7. Environment. Ahhh... let the earth around you take a nice restful sigh of relief as you shed your materialistic ways. You will be reducing the amount of garbage you add to her landfills (Really! You'll be surprised)! Soon you will have less and less wasteful convenience packaging. You will also be reusing things in ways you've never dreamed of. (As an added bonus you will evolve into the creative master, you may have been repressing)!
6. Family Values. Okay, those of you that know me know that this term is painful for me, (personal political reasons), however, this is extremely crucial for the family with children. Please consider your little ones and what it is you are teaching them. Are you teaching them to rely solely on name brands for acceptance? Is someone else raising them for you, not for your survival, but so that you can afford the "happiness" of materialism? We only have our little ones for a short time before they are out on their own, make these years count.
5. To Prove Everyone Wrong. Maybe it's your husband or wife. Maybe it's your in-laws. Maybe, your parents or kids? They have said you could never adopt a frugal lifestyle. You can do it. Prove them wrong!
4. To Fool Everyone. You don't think it's possible? It sure is. You may live in a "posh" neighborhood, have a nice house, but have spent little to nothing on your decor and wardrobe. Do you think you can keep it a secret? You betchya!
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