What Does Being Frugal Mean To Me?

The word frugality has left a nasty taste in many peoples mouths, simply because their parents or grandparents grew up during the Great Depression and have talked about it often. To me, being frugal doesn't mean being a cheapskate or a skinflint. I don't have any kind of negative image of "being frugal".

If you live by certain guidelines and consciously decide to live a frugal life, you, and most of the world, would be better off, in my humble opinion. This is a personal lifestyle decision for every one of us that believes the time has come to cut back on extravagant purchases, cut back on wasting our natural resources, cut back on impulse buying and just try to live a simple, stress free life.

Keeping up with the Joneses is gradually being looked upon as pretentious and unnecessary. Purchasing new vehicles every year, going on tropical vacations and buying designer clothes doesn't really give you a peaceful life or keep your family happy.

Trying to live within your means, that is without credit cards, can be quite a challenge for anyone in America! But, believe me you will be more content, independent and happier within, when you do not have to worry about how you are going to pay your bills each month. Stressing about whether the bank is comine to repossess your toys will lead to an early grave.

Having the latest, greatest whatever no longer holds importance for many. Mark my words, being frugal will be the next big thing. People that decide to start down the path to a frugal lifestyle will be the next "cool" group to be seen on Bravo TV. Can you see the headlines now.. "Bravo proudly announces "The Frugal Housewives of Omaha".  Watch next week as these 6 housewives show you how to live the simple life you've always dreamed of".