Although this book offers great advice for truly hard times, it is a bit extreme for the majority of folks. However, why not take the essence of this book and apply it during the 'good' times as well? Why live 'frugally' when the money is good and the economy is humming? Well, several reasons that I came up with:
1. It's always good to have savings...and making your own saves you money. With the recent volatility in the global stock markets, having a good savings cushion is always a good idea. Plus, peace of mind is priceless.
2. You learn new skills. Learning how to cook, bake, preserve, sew is fun and fulfilling. When you get reasonably proficient you can easily make things to suit YOUR taste and preference and those of your family.
3. Home grown anything is just tastier! Hands down, a home grown tomato, carrot, pea is always going to be tastier than those that have been trucked thousands of kilometres.
4. You know what went into what you made.
5. Its just better for the planet. I think we're now recognizing the consequences of the disposable society. It feels good to do your bit and recycle that pair of jeans into some shorts or refashion that dress into a top.
'Loving what you have' is an art form - and will teach you to love yourself.
There you have it - 5 reasons to live within your means (or even slightly below!). Do you have any more reasons why you think it's good to live frugally? Do you disagree totally? Feel free to answer in the comments!
Always Enjoy,
Kat
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