Comments on: Lifestyles of the smart and frugal http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/ Frugal Living by Sara Noel Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:26:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: K. http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-39266 K. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:10:27 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-39266 I consider myself a frugal person (I try to save electricity, buy clothes on sale, clip coupons, and eat out only once or twice a week but my in-laws really annoy me with the things they do. They scrutinize the things we buy and think it's a waste to buy healthier items just because they're more expensive. They're always talking about how much things cost too. They all use the toilet before flushing it too instead of flushing after every use. Gross!! I consider myself a frugal person (I try to save electricity, buy clothes on sale, clip coupons, and eat out only once or twice a week but my in-laws really annoy me with the things they do. They scrutinize the things we buy and think it’s a waste to buy healthier items just because they’re more expensive. They’re always talking about how much things cost too. They all use the toilet before flushing it too instead of flushing after every use. Gross!!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-38495 Lisa Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:04:10 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-38495 I just wince any time I am at a party and they are throwing out tissue paper and those people probably go home and toss out the gift bags too. Is there a nice way to ask for them without looking like you are collecting "junk" or "garbage" when the person opening stuff obviously thinks of it as such? I just wince any time I am at a party and they are throwing out tissue paper and those people probably go home and toss out the gift bags too. Is there a nice way to ask for them without looking like you are collecting “junk” or “garbage” when the person opening stuff obviously thinks of it as such?

]]> By: JNUrbanski http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31125 JNUrbanski Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:03:45 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31125 A neighbour was throwing out all his tile samples and I collected them, ripped them off the cardboard, stuck them down to some cork mats and turned them into table coasters for my dinner table. The cardboard went in my wood burning stove! The colour scheme is a bit interesting! A neighbour was throwing out all his tile samples and I collected them, ripped them off the cardboard, stuck them down to some cork mats and turned them into table coasters for my dinner table. The cardboard went in my wood burning stove!

The colour scheme is a bit interesting!

]]> By: Jordan http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31108 Jordan Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31108 Viva la frugality! I am like the most frugal person ever and my family is indeed annoyed by it, bu it's that extra money that let's us enjoy the small things! :) Viva la frugality! I am like the most frugal person ever and my family is indeed annoyed by it, bu it’s that extra money that let’s us enjoy the small things! :)

]]> By: Kim@Maternity Tights http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31107 Kim@Maternity Tights Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:05:05 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31107 haha, I am so that person! My family is definitely irritated by my little frugal quirks. I always turn off the computer if someone is away from it for more than 30 min or so. I son always comes back in and yells "Ma! Stop turning off the computer!" haha .-= Kim@Maternity Tights´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.maternitytights.net/plus-size-maternity/" rel="nofollow">Plus Size Maternity Clothes</a> =-. haha, I am so that person! My family is definitely irritated by my little frugal quirks. I always turn off the computer if someone is away from it for more than 30 min or so. I son always comes back in and yells “Ma! Stop turning off the computer!” haha
.-= Kim@Maternity Tights´s last blog ..Plus Size Maternity Clothes =-.

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31104 Tiffany Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:14:04 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31104 LOL....I do all of the above. I grew up not having 'the choice' to do some quirky things like...opening up the toothpaste tube or cutting open the hair gel container to get out the last little bit. I guess those things just stick with you, lol. My hubby used to make fun of me but NOW he will ask if I have a 'coupin'!! He's been converted (but he still won't cut the toothpaste tube). BTW...love this website...so many great tips! LOL….I do all of the above. I grew up not having ‘the choice’ to do some quirky things like…opening up the toothpaste tube or cutting open the hair gel container to get out the last little bit. I guess those things just stick with you, lol. My hubby used to make fun of me but NOW he will ask if I have a ‘coupin’!! He’s been converted (but he still won’t cut the toothpaste tube). BTW…love this website…so many great tips!

]]> By: youngandthrifty http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31103 youngandthrifty Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:19:18 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31103 Okay good-- I'm not alone! Re-using gift bags is "in" again! =) .-= youngandthrifty´s last blog ..<a href="http://youngandthrifty.ca/miscellaneous/wondering-if-pet-insurance-clai-will-be-approved/" rel="nofollow">Wondering if Pet Insurance Claim will be Approved</a> =-. Okay good– I’m not alone! Re-using gift bags is “in” again! =)
.-= youngandthrifty´s last blog ..Wondering if Pet Insurance Claim will be Approved =-.

]]> By: kitty sparkle http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31099 kitty sparkle Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:17:38 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31099 I use those plastic "teeth" from storebought bags of food to use to close my homemade bread into bags I get from the grocery store, too. I clean the bags first, of course. If those little tabs are good enough for grocery stores they are good enough to close up my bread in bags. I use those plastic “teeth” from storebought bags of food to use to close my homemade bread into bags I get from the grocery store, too. I clean the bags first, of course. If those little tabs are good enough for grocery stores they are good enough to close up my bread in bags.

]]> By: Sara Noel http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31098 Sara Noel Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:36:55 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31098 Youngandthrifty, I would have done the same thing! Forest, I see your point. Whether an item is cheap or expensive, announcing the price can be annoying. But I have to admit, I do like sharing some deals with my husband. For example, I buy my kids a lot of secondhand books. They run anywhere from 10-50 cents at the thrift store. When they're cheaper, I mention it. haha I'm just way too happy not to. And yes, I know I could swap or go to the library for free. :D But still. Lauren, I try to save the twist ties. As for the tabs, they are great little scrapers for counters, floors and dishes. Use as bookmarks or to hold rubber bands. Or attach one to a roll of tape so it doesn’t fold over. They’re perfect for closing open plastic bags, such as rice or confectioners’ sugar. Youngandthrifty, I would have done the same thing!

Forest, I see your point. Whether an item is cheap or expensive, announcing the price can be annoying. But I have to admit, I do like sharing some deals with my husband. For example, I buy my kids a lot of secondhand books. They run anywhere from 10-50 cents at the thrift store. When they’re cheaper, I mention it. haha I’m just way too happy not to. And yes, I know I could swap or go to the library for free. :D But still.

Lauren, I try to save the twist ties. As for the tabs, they are great little scrapers for counters, floors and dishes. Use as bookmarks or to hold rubber bands. Or attach one to a roll of tape so it doesn’t fold over. They’re perfect for closing open plastic bags, such as rice or confectioners’ sugar.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/02/04/lifestyles-of-the-smart-and-frugal/#comment-31096 Lauren Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:41:21 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2380#comment-31096 I identify with most of these and have a few more. Running water: If someone leaves the sink with the water running full blast I'll sprint over and shut it off. Paper towel math: I use only half of a paper towel and save the other half for later. It's a habit. Bread bag tags: I save those little plastic teeth from bread bags. Not sure why.. it's not like the next bag of bread won't come with its own plastic teeth. Like you said, they're quirks! I identify with most of these and have a few more.

Running water: If someone leaves the sink with the water running full blast I’ll sprint over and shut it off.

Paper towel math: I use only half of a paper towel and save the other half for later. It’s a habit.

Bread bag tags: I save those little plastic teeth from bread bags. Not sure why.. it’s not like the next bag of bread won’t come with its own plastic teeth.

Like you said, they’re quirks!

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