Thrifty Is Good

People often talk about being thrifty, but what is thrifty anyway

? Thrifty is having a saving mind-set, as well as making careful choices. Let's talk about some ways you can apply this to your life.

Clothing: This is one area that can get really expensive. Try buying clothes at the end of a season when they are on sale, buying during store or after Christmas sales, or from Thrift shops and second-hand stores.

Groceries: use coupons whenever possible, buy store brands if they are comparable to name brands if they are cheaper, and trade shopping lists with a friend, each getting only what is on the other's list.

Are you an impulse shopper in the grocery store? Well, try this. go shopping for groceries with a friend. be sure that you both have detailed lists. then trade lists, and get what is on the other person's list. You can't impulse buy so easily when you are shopping for someone else.

Cars: drive what you have for as long as you can, save so you can buy the next car with cash, buy used whenever possible, get a warranty for future service if you buy used.

Just because you are being thrifty doesn't mean you can't take a vacation. Think about traveling during the off-season. Costs are often lower as places try to attract people during their less busy times. Visit friends or family who live in a different part of the country. You get to spend quality time with them, and you can often stay with them for free. Be sure to fix a nice dinner or something like that if you are staying with someone for free. Showing your appreciation is a good way to be invited back.

Movies: Borrow movies from the library or friends, buy them when on sale at the grocery of discount store, watch what is on television. Make your own popcorn, turn a movie night into a theme party.

Dining out: Look for coupons for restaurants in your local newspaper or mailbox, get coupons from friends that they aren't planning to use, look for kids' day or free desert day at local restaurants.

Being thrifty doesn't have to be a drag. Just use your imagination and creativity, and you might be surprised at the things you can do for less.

by: Connie David

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