tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post5444643511613382806..comments2023-03-22T03:04:16.421-07:00Comments on Finally Frugal: New Year, new frugal strategies. . .Finally Frugalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273720976098302248noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-82175271022876930292009-01-06T23:04:00.000-08:002009-01-06T23:04:00.000-08:00In the PDX area, Value Village is my favorite for ...In the PDX area, Value Village is my favorite for clothing. :) You can buy a season's worth of clothing for $50ish! I don't know how often you get over to the West Side suburbs but I will warn you to stay away from the Goodwill on TV Hwy in Hillsboro. That place is heinous in every way possible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-37356386196950892022009-01-06T20:48:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:48:00.000-08:00Way cool - and good luck with this project! ...Way cool - and good luck with this project! Like most people, you'll probably find you can go a whole year on the clothes in your closet already! And if not, garage sales are a great way to go! I even buy all my work boots at garage sales!marci357https://www.blogger.com/profile/08464308058830198491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-23945122259541817272009-01-06T16:38:00.000-08:002009-01-06T16:38:00.000-08:00I have been reading you for a couple of months (ev...I have been reading you for a couple of months (even before I began blogging) and you have done an awesome job! <BR/><BR/>Glad you are going to check the free minutes plan. It's a great way to save money although a silly name, lol!momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-61950837820521822862009-01-06T14:23:00.000-08:002009-01-06T14:23:00.000-08:00I think it's great that you are modifying things t...I think it's great that you are modifying things to suit your needs. So often we start something and are likely to quit it when it doesn't suit our needs, instead of modifying it until it does. Good for you!momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-34120839993591216772009-01-06T12:38:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:38:00.000-08:00Liberation from 'stuff' is a great concept! And I...Liberation from 'stuff' is a great concept! And I love the idea of saving money on things in order to invest in a trip---an actual experience. Research has shown that we actually find more fulfillment in the experiences that we have, rather than the objects that fill our spaces. Thanks for your comment!Finally Frugalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273720976098302248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600248025662223449.post-39442829619130558062009-01-06T11:25:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:25:00.000-08:00"The Compact" is an interesting idea; I've been do..."The Compact" is an interesting idea; I've been doing something vaguely similar for the last 6 months or so to help save up for a big trip I'm planning (it's also supposed to stop me from accumulating more stuff that I'll just have to put in storage during my trip). I only allow myself to buy things in these categories: consumables, emergencies, gifts, items related to fixing up my house for sale, items that don't occupy physical space, and items directly related to the trip. Like you mentioned - it's really interesting subtracting yourself from the consumer culture. Interesting, and liberating!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com