tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901820255010790285.post6035030592741235050..comments2023-09-27T11:00:14.855+01:00Comments on Pen, paper and cake!: Frugal?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901820255010790285.post-23097847073198802642009-08-09T23:03:46.025+01:002009-08-09T23:03:46.025+01:00I used to think I was quite lucky because I loathe...I used to think I was quite lucky because I loathe shopping. But the interweb has changed all that. I can spend substantial amounts on ebay on mouldy copies of Keats and not even notice. <br />I think the trick is to have a specific goal, a separate bank account for that goal, and online banking. It can get quite addictive watching the numbers go up daily, and knowing exactly how far you've got and how far there is to go. It's like dieting. There has to be an actual pair of skinny jeans waiting for you or you're sunk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901820255010790285.post-31210123852562133102009-08-07T14:14:28.184+01:002009-08-07T14:14:28.184+01:00Do I consider myself frugal? Hmmm. No. However, I ...Do I consider myself frugal? Hmmm. No. However, I am really trying to be better about my spending habits. Its frustrating at times, but then I have to remember that I do not make loads of cash to be splurging all the time. So, I am saving up to buy this lovely handbag that I am dying to own. I figure this is a good way to start reigning in my spending habits. I say congrats to you on becoming a smart spender! And I agree with you regarding the Shopaholic series - I loved the books!!! and I hated the movie. Cheers!!!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.com