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How Do You Deal With Frugal Fatigue?

Submitted by: Tip Hero 04/06/2011 12:24 PM

You may be the type of person that never gets tired of their frugal efforts, who is constantly on a high from searching for ways to save money. However, there are other frugalistas out there who can't help but come down with an occasional case of frugal fatigue.

If you ever experience "frugal fatigue," what are some ways that you deal with it without destroying your budget?

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I refer to the list here on Tip Hero featured a couple of days ago...99 Ways to Relieve Stress! ;-)

Posted by Lisa on April 06, 2011 1:18 PM

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I just remind myself that frugality isn't a religion. I'm not going to hell for splurging now and again. For that I put aside some "Mad money" to spend on treats.

Posted by gordon on April 06, 2011 9:02 PM

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I remember to treat myself every once in a while. Saving up means that it's okay to splurge on a massage twice a year.

Posted by jessa28 on April 07, 2011 8:39 AM

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For me, it only takes a tiny treat to relieve frugal fatigue. A Frappucino, for instance. My husband gave me a Starbucks gift card for Christmas, so now I can treat myself with no guilt (after all, I'm not spending cash). Along the same lines, I save up all my reward points from taking online surveys and cash them in for gift cards that I'm allowed to spend on fun rather than practical items--new clothes, for instance, or books and board games.

I also like to make cheap or free pleasures part of my regular routine. Some examples include library books, fresh flowers from my own garden, and a cup of hot cocoa every morning. That way, I don't have to spend money (or at least not much of it) to feel pampered.

Posted by haverwench on April 07, 2011 4:22 PM

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For me, it only takes a tiny treat to relieve frugal fatigue. A Frappucino, for instance. My husband gave me a Starbucks gift card for Christmas, so now I can treat myself with no guilt (after all, I'm not spending cash). Along the same lines, I save up all my reward points from taking online surveys and cash them in for gift cards that I'm allowed to spend on fun rather than practical items--new clothes, for instance, or books and board games.

I also like to make cheap or free pleasures part of my regular routine. Some examples include library books, fresh flowers from my own garden, and a cup of hot cocoa every morning. That way, I don't have to spend money (or at least not much of it) to feel pampered.

Posted by haverwench on April 07, 2011 4:22 PM

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I live vicariously through others. I enjoy friends company when they are shopping. This way I enjoy shopping but do not spend any money on anything we do not need or have not budgeted for.

Posted by Monica Irwin on April 07, 2011 7:43 PM

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A bottle of champagne works every time-there are some nice ones for under $15. Cheers!

Posted by Grammie P on April 09, 2011 10:41 PM

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My biggest treat was buying a fancy scented liquid handsoap in its own dispenser. It was on clearance after Christmas, and I've been using it since! It matches my bathroom, too. I usually refill an old pump bottle with diluted dish detergent, so this was a real friviality! I love the smell (bayberry)!

Posted by guinealady on April 14, 2011 3:02 PM

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well monica irwin and grammie p -- i'll be darned -- two souls akin to my own. thank you so much and may you be rewarded with a good harvest of both grapes and friends!

Posted by EmmaPeel on April 14, 2011 8:10 PM

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I go out into my yard and look at all the items I've planted and what I've done to make my property self sufficient. The work I've done will produce food for years and years. I remember how long ago I planted everything and tell myself how much the next person that lives on this property is going to appreciate what I've done because they don't have to start from scratch. They can reap the rewards immediately instead of having to wait years for something to grow and produce.

Posted by PAHopkins on April 16, 2011 10:47 AM

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