FRUGALITY

Living thriftily is now my new norm. As I am living on a tight budget, I must think about every penny I spend. Gone are the days when I would go shopping for a new pair of shoes and come home with a new pair of jeans and a top as well. I have budgets for everything I can possibly think of. Food, household bills, clothing, petrol, car, birthday presents, hair cuts, and the dentist, to name but a few.

My lifestyle has definitely changed. These days, most of my spending is essential, though I still enjoy the occasional treat. Basically, being frugal is all about being organised. I do a weekly meal plan, write a shopping list, and grow my own fruit and vegetables to save money on my food bill. I wear additional layers of clothing to keep warm instead of putting the heating on, and I walk a lot more to save spending a fortune on petrol.