Comments on: Please Don’t Call Me Cheap

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:49:22 +0000

You know, you’re absolutely right! This morning when I met the group of you ladies for breakfast, I called myself “cheap” and was corrected by all of you. :) I always have said it as a joke (about myself, never about others), because it does earn a laugh, but you’re absolutely right. I’ll choose my words more carefully in the future.

By: Frank Costello

Frank Costello — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:21 +0000

Being cheap is always letting somebody else pay for things. Being frugal is examining ways of making intelligent purchasing decisions.

We have reached a point in our being that only a lucky few can throw money away without thinking. It’s not being cheap, it’s about being smart!

I enjoyed your post

By: sarahcook11

sarahcook11 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:43:23 +0000

You are so right! Anyone can be cheap and have a house full of cheap, useless things. But it takes patience, wisdom, and skills to frugal! sarahcook11´s last blog post..Never Say Never

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:52:51 +0000

Yeah baby! What a wonderfully put sentiment! Melanie´s last blog post..Everything I know I learned from Toy Story

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:23:44 +0000

Hi, I loved this article and would like to post it on my blog. Would you give me permission? Sara´s last blog post..I Love Me Some CVS

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:08:48 +0000

Being “frugal” has enabled me to put my first son through college and presently putting my second son through college with no bills when they graduate. Being “frugal” has enabled me to keep my home and have no worries while a good portion of the country is barely making it. I always bring coupons with me. I didn’t win the lottery and, even if I did, I’d still be bringing my coupons. They’re cash, people. Money in your pocket. Too many people don’t realize that you can live very well without going into debt. Joanne

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:14:41 +0000

You can "frugally" purchase quality items..that's what it's all about :) Jill´s last blog post..Kraft First Taste Community

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:01:40 +0000

I agree! Call me “smart”, “thifty”, “frugal” or “financially responsible” but don’t call me “cheap”.

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:38:45 +0000

I agree 200%. There’s a very negative connotation to the word “cheap”. It’s a word that does have its place, but it does not apply to what we do. I’m trying my best to stretch what I have to make the most of what I’ve got… that is definitely not cheap. It’s smart. Frugal is smart, period. Cheap applies to buying low quality to me.

By: June

June — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:33:30 +0000

Um, does your “friend” read your blog? I hope she wasn’t offended.

By: ~ Junkyard Jennifer

~ Junkyard Jennifer — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:34:00 +0000

I commented on Mercede's post... I agree wholeheartedly. In my comment, I also mentioned how I consider 'cheap' to be those who have no problem ripping off other people to get ahead. That's definitely not something that coincides with the values of frugality. ~ Jennifer P.S. I like your blog header. ~ Junkyard Jennifer´s last blog post..A little inappropriate?

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:05:26 +0000

Sister, you hit the nail on the head. I really hate when people compliment my "cheapness." I know they mean well, but I don't think of myself as cheap, but frugal! Kristen´s last blog post..Publix Deals Through 10.15.08

By: KELLY

KELLY — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:44:56 +0000

Hear, Hear. I couldnt agree more. I feel the same way.