Welcome to TSIA (The Spending Impaired Anonymous). Please introduce yourself.
Hi. My name is Ginnie and I'm, ummmm... frugal. My friends would say that I'm cheap. In which case, I can't really consider them my friends, because friends who call friends cheap aren't really your friends. I actually prefer the terms spending conscious, economical, money smart, budget oriented, prudent (not to be confused with prude), & parsimonious (honestly, I've never used that word my whole life. I just wanted to throw that one in there).
Hmmm, I see. How long has this been a problem?
Well, ever since I can remember. I think it's like a genetic defect or something.
Are there any childhood experiences that might have had an impact on you being cheap. Oh, excuse me, I mean "frugal"?
Oh ya, lots I'm sure. Like this one time, I asked my Mom to take me to my friend’s house up the street and her response was, "Ginnie, you know it takes a lot of gas to just start the car." To this day it pains me to stop and start the car if it is unnecessary.
Nate one day used this knowledge against me. We were having a "disagreement" and I expressed to him that I would prefer to have the car left on instead of having to stop and then start the car to save gas. Knowing he had all power since he was in the driver’s seat, he blatantly disregarded my request and turned the car off, then on.... then off, then on. I know, you are most likely in shock too. That was a pretty low blow. I'm still hurt over that one. He, on the other hand, thought he was the funniest thing ever. He couldn't have been more wrong. Nope honey, I'm still not laughing.
Your husband obviously has some pent-up anger issues. He should consider counseling.
I will look into that.
Are there any other issues we need to be aware of?
Yes.
- When we go out to eat I don't like Nate to order drinks because they cost extra. He does anyway.
- I had a broken fan that Nate wanted to throw away. But I convinced him I could fix it. And I did.
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Let's go in for a closer look....JPG)
Just a little tape and propping it up against the wall so it doesn't fall over and it's good to go! (I regret to inform you that Nate has thrown away my, good as new, fixed fan)
- We also have a broken lampshade that I fixed with tape.
- I refuse to by anything, unless it is on sale. And an ugly shirt always becomes a whole lot cuter as soon as I find out that it's 75% off.
- I go for quantity, not quality. Nate is the exact opposite.
- I would rather not get anything for my birthday then to have Nate spend a lot of money (I might regret saying this two weeks from now). To me it's like asking a friend for money just so you can by them a gift. All I really want is a coupon that says: Free massage & breakfast in bed. (Hint, hint!)
- I cut my own kids hair. We all know how well that goes over.
- I don't like Nate to buy me flowers because I think they are a waste of money. All they do is die. Apparently I'm not that romantic.
There are a lot more things that I'm forgetting to add, but I'm sure some of you will help remind me. Now I need to list some things I'm not cheap on, as to keep any shred of dignity I might have left.
- Toilet paper. I do not skimp on this! Two-ply is the ONLY way to go. This is something men will never understand
- Going out to eat. When I say going out to eat, I don't mean Olive Garden every night. I'm talking about hittin' the Wendy's dollar menu. You can't beat a Jr. Bacon cheese burger for a dollar.
Yep, toilet paper and food... that pretty much sums it up!
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Just to prove that there are many people who have a life and stay up terribly late for no reason other than to "goof off" on the computer, I Roo have successfully started this crazy fad of blogging. You can find me at roooclan.blogspot.com... Oh, MONEY?! You mean that plastic thing in my wallet? Yeah the coolest thing... There's these places that say you can buy all kinds of coll stuff and you only have to pay like a fraction back every month!! I know, COOL HUH?! --Roo
Pleased to meet you. My name is the Queen and I am a cheapoholic. I mean thrifty. Mind if I stay awhile?
Certainly! Those of us who are unfortunate enough to suffer from this illness must stick together.
Duct tape is my best friend. Ever tried it? It can make your household appliances last oh so long.
Hey... looks like I am stickin to your clan. Aren't we all cheap? Oh wait, maybe not. Maybe only those who have massive loans out there. Actually, even if we didn't I still would be frugal. I always have been and am sure always will. I think it is genetic. My dad would never turn the heat on in the winter past 65 degrees. Yes, living in the Utah mountains we FROZE. So, what is my house at these days? 65 degrees. ONce in a while I will bump it up to 67 but tell my hubby and kids to put a sweat shirt on and slippers if they are cold. Love this post. I challenge you this month to go out and buy yourself a new shirt that is over $20. It may just kill ya but at least you will know you have it in you to do it.
I WISH I had this problem! I on the other hand will over buy because it was on sale, maybe you all could teach me!
Oh Ginnie, that sums you up perfectly. I love it. I have had a bad week and that was probably the first time I have laughed in awhile. I would pick up today and move back to Utah if I could. I hope to be home before Christmas though. I don't now how much longer I can take it here.
I actually remember that you only like to use Two-ply TP.
Too funny. There are somethigns I am very thrify on then others I spare no expense, lets see 2 ply all the way, Only real chocolate and Diet coke, not of that generic diet cola stuff for me, but I do buy it on sale and stock up. Oh and we won't mention my spending habits when it comes to all thinsg photography... Its an illness
Umm, ya...I wish I had your "illness".
Yes, we all have experienced your frugalness. It's nothing to be ashamed of. We still love you
This is hilarious! You've GOT to scrap this page! (put the printer setting on fast & economical). I picked up a new book last week, "Don't throw anything away;" it should go on your wish list (I mean library list.) I have 2 frugal regrets: 1) listening to the guy (obviously barely older than a teenager) who told me I could loosen the thing on my hot water heater with Wd40 (a frugal, drain it thing I was doing while my kids were finally napping, when they were little). Wd40 explodes into flames, REPLACING the water heater is expensive and husbands get annoyed at coming home and seeing the fire dept outside your house, and 2) buying the gallon size bottle of worchestershire sauce from Sams. Everything else is fair game.
This cracks me up, but hey, being frugal is better than spending money you don't have, right? At least that's what I tell myself because I'm so cheap! Seriously, the dollar store is the only place that I go crazy and buy anything I want. I know, it's sad. I do agree with you on the two-ply TP-you don't want to skimp there!
I didn't think Nate had a mean bone in his body, I mean WOW!
I understand where you're coming from. Our philosophy is budgets serve two purposes:
1. They keep the spender from going overboard.
2. They help the tight-wad spend enough.
Rob falls under catagory #1 and I fall under catatgory #2. (I don't buy drinks at resturants either and I don't like Rob buying me presents either.)
Of course, you may find having a salary may help loosen your wad. It helped me. There is hope.
You don't know me, but I'm a friend of Dave and Emily Arthur's and I found your blog through theirs. I love it! I'm wondering if you could tell me how you did your header? Do you know how to change fonts? I can't figure it out for the life of me!!! Any help would be great! Thanks :)
I need to learn a few things from you. My motto is a dollar saved is a dollar i can spend. Ha Yes it is a problem, so we are on polar opposites with that one. But good for you on the toilet paper. I also have to have 2 ply. It also has to be soft and squishy toilet paper like the commercial with the bear and the tree. Yes that is the one. Your not weird just smart. I also think that Nate is a genious for doing that to you in the car. to funny. I also do somthing similar to ben to make him mad. He always has a pen in his ear it bugs me so I will grab the pen off his ear, role down the window and throw it out the window. Ha Ha It makes me happy just thinking about it!!
Ginnie you are the best. I think you can never be too frugal. I think that would make a great Enrichment night idea. I'll go with ya for the Wendy's dollar menu - love it.
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