Of Being Frugal....

Everybody's talkin' 'bout how being frugal is "the new black". These days it's hip to be cheap. Clipping coupons. Early bird specials. Club discounts. Frequent shopper cards. Hunting for online promo codes. Or just not spending money at all. Even The Palm Springs Savant knows how to save money and hunt for bargains. I've found myself skipping certain extras here and there. For example: I cut out trips to the cawfee shop ($2.00 per cup). I sometimes order just water if I am at a casual dining restaurant (those iced teas add up at $2.50 per glass). I wait to purchase certain items at the grocery store until I see it on sale the following week. We've tried to reduce our gas consumption through carpooling and consolidation of trips. It really adds up. We've managed to save some money and apply it toward normal living expenses. Who am I kidding, I'm spending it all on the dog and cat, and I'm happy about it. Owen and Sheldon are the kids in our household. As we "cocoon" and spend more time at home, our pets are at the center of our lives. So spending the extra money on the dog and cat makes me feel better. I may cut back on all sorts of other things, but certainly not my pets. For instance, I took Sheldon into the pet store the other day ("where the pets go") and let him pick out some rawhide for himself. He had so much fun walking up and down aisles sniffing everything. He finally landed on some chew strips that were on sale...I've trained him well! Being a bargain hunter has its benefits, at least for my pets anyway.
-Rick Rockhill