I don't consider myself an environmentalist, but I found it interesting that actions that are good for the environment are generally also good for the wallet and vice versa: Buy used instead of new as much as possible. Buy less. Reuse. Reduce waste. Reduce energy consumption.
That is very true. Most of the environmental cost is in the making of the item so by burying less new items is definitely both good for the environment and your wallet. A win win
With the high cost of living, food has becomes so significant. I found that packing a lunch is very important. I have been packing a lunch everyday to work without fail since Covid happened, prior to Covid I would probably eat out 1-3 times during lunch time. Lunch was an after thought that I tried to figure out in the morning. Now am consciously making a little more at dinner so there are lefts to make my lunch out of or pack for lunch the next day. I cook more at home these days keeping it simple so I can still do it on days am tired. I buy all my snacks that my family and I like to eat from the grocery store on the weekend, I find they are cheaper than the convenience smaller sizes you get for the convenience shops or from the vending machine or cafes. I shop once a week, if we miss anything then it will have to wait till next. We still eat out on anniversaries and birthdays but at the beginning of the month, we note what days those are. It helps when you feel like eating out for lunch or getting a take out you remember that next weekend is the actual designated eating out day. I also take good advance of it by researching resturant menu and deals and find there are a lot of them out there now because resturant business has been slow. Deciding to go to a particular restaurant for our eating out because they have a Sunday special of personalized pizzas for $8 on Sundays is great or a three course set menu event or a buffet lunch or a happy hour special brings back the fun in eating out and enables me hang on and wait till the designated date.
I usually take a packed lunch to work rather than buying lunch. I have greatly reduced the amount of take away hot drinks, and take away meals I have. I batch cook from time to time. With body wash and washing up liquid I add water to the bottle to get all of the product out
Frugality means you use things/money wisely, and then you have money for things that are important to you. 2024 is a no spend on new clothes, except from the thrift shop. Exceptions are underwear and good shoes. I started yoga and balance classes and bought inexpensive leggings. The classes are covered under Silver Sneakers in the US, which is free under Medicare. For me, the same is true for pocketbooks and earrings. I am retirement finally at 72, so I don't need as much.
I don't consider myself an environmentalist, but I found it interesting that actions that are good for the environment are generally also good for the wallet and vice versa: Buy used instead of new as much as possible. Buy less. Reuse. Reduce waste. Reduce energy consumption.
That is very true. Most of the environmental cost is in the making of the item so by burying less new items is definitely both good for the environment and your wallet. A win win
Stress can also make you eat worse and get those fast food and takeaways!
@@trixie60990 yes that’s so true! I definitely am more susceptible to “treat” food when I’m stressed out
They prioritize needs over wants, making smart spending decisions.
With the high cost of living, food has becomes so significant. I found that packing a lunch is very important. I have been packing a lunch everyday to work without fail since Covid happened, prior to Covid I would probably eat out 1-3 times during lunch time. Lunch was an after thought that I tried to figure out in the morning. Now am consciously making a little more at dinner so there are lefts to make my lunch out of or pack for lunch the next day. I cook more at home these days keeping it simple so I can still do it on days am tired. I buy all my snacks that my family and I like to eat from the grocery store on the weekend, I find they are cheaper than the convenience smaller sizes you get for the convenience shops or from the vending machine or cafes. I shop once a week, if we miss anything then it will have to wait till next. We still eat out on anniversaries and birthdays but at the beginning of the month, we note what days those are. It helps when you feel like eating out for lunch or getting a take out you remember that next weekend is the actual designated eating out day. I also take good advance of it by researching resturant menu and deals and find there are a lot of them out there now because resturant business has been slow. Deciding to go to a particular restaurant for our eating out because they have a Sunday special of personalized pizzas for $8 on Sundays is great or a three course set menu event or a buffet lunch or a happy hour special brings back the fun in eating out and enables me hang on and wait till the designated date.
I usually take a packed lunch to work rather than buying lunch. I have greatly reduced the amount of take away hot drinks, and take away meals I have. I batch cook from time to time. With body wash and washing up liquid I add water to the bottle to get all of the product out
I’m frugal much of the time. I track my spending and budget my wants. 😊
I add water to the shower gel when there’s an inch left in the bottle. I get at least an extra week use out of it.
I do this with washing up liquid :)
@@TrevRaynsford yes! I do this with washing up liquid
@@Witchezcat snap!
Same with shampoo as well 😂
I do this too ❤
Frugality means you use things/money wisely, and then you have money for things that are important to you.
2024 is a no spend on new clothes, except from the thrift shop. Exceptions are underwear and good shoes. I started yoga and balance classes and bought inexpensive leggings. The classes are covered under Silver Sneakers in the US, which is free under Medicare. For me, the same is true for pocketbooks and earrings. I am retirement finally at 72, so I don't need as much.