If there is something this Parmar household is, it would be FRUGAL!!!! Sometimes to a fault, and my teenager would definitely agree (although I did buy something regular price for her not that long ago, and not at Walmart). You put two accountants in a house and what do you expect. We live for sales, we love to get a good deal, we stock up when a sale can't be passed up, and seriously, the latest "style" is so short lived that you don't really NEED it (but we don't look like the bag lady by any stretch).
Now, to add to this frugal lifestyle, I've ventured off into couponing. I think couponing is great, never had a problem with it, I just NEVER remembered to USE the coupons sitting in my purse. So, I've had to take this on seriously to get any benefits out of it. I've scoured the couponing world on-line and discovered some neat tricks, some amazing coupons, and a whole new world of SAVING MONEY!!!!!
My husband got me started by showing me a news clip about extreme couponing (we don't have cable, so I haven't been able to watch the show). Now he thinks he's created a monster. My teenager has been telling her friends that her mom is crazy like the people on TV. And now my 3 year-old (after watching me clip and organize coupons) asks if I have a coupon before I buy something. Yup, these coupons have invaded our life.
Sometimes I save a little, sometimes I save a lot. I'm not extreme, but I'm glad to say that I'm trying to be frugal. We continually thank God for the blessings in our lives, which include our jobs and finances. He has called us to be good stewards of what he has given us. This is one thing I can use to try to honour God in our daily lives.
1 comment:
Ahh..a woman after my own heart! Although, you've clearly taken the lead in this area...I need some pointers girl!
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