Reading that post about frugality being sexy made me laughed a lot. DH constantly tells the kids and other people I won his heart on the first date when I pulled out the entertainment book, does anyone know this? It was $20 for BOGO eating out coupons, coupons to events, activities, etc. It was mostly sold as a fundraiser and this thick book. It might even still be around.
And I said "can I used a coupon?" Apparently I stole his heart with my frugality and practicality and that was it. He laughed about it still and my ever lasting habit of using a coupon and getting a deal 25 years later is still there. I can't help it.
I tell the kids all the time the same thing my mom told me "a dollar saved is a dollar earned." "it's easier to save a buck then to earn it." "It's not about taking from others it's about being smart with your money to get the most value."
Finally when I was young my great grandmother told my mom "LAL will be rich. She was born under a lucky star (and yesterday was my birthday) and her hand is always open. Money will always come to that open hand because it doesn't rule her. She gives generously but with an open hand that will always receive money." My mom laughed and said sure grandma.
I gotta say I think I won in life and pretty much the lottery. I swear I'm not cheap and I like to spend money. But I always try to help others and give and be wise with my money and it's come back 10 fold. Like I said I obviously liked going out and buying the $20 entertainment book I calculated how much I saved as well on each BOGO meal. And it won me my DH's heart after all.
Best investment ever.
May 29th, 2025 at 12:28 pm 1748521717
May 29th, 2025 at 01:47 pm 1748526477
Yes, I DO remember those entertainment books!
May 29th, 2025 at 10:37 pm 1748558275
Glad you guys remember
May 30th, 2025 at 10:38 am 1748601490