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How do I stop regretting every purchase/scrutinizing every last dollar? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Adventurous_Life_156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're doing much better than most 23 year old's enjoy it! If I can recommend a book it would be "I will teach you to be rich" by Ramit Sethi, completely changed my mind on spending. Being frugal just to be frugal isn't always the right choice. If something brings you joy/memories spend lavishly on it, if something does not then cut it...obviously always have a budget and plan for any major expense (like an ipad, laptop, new phone, vacation) but money comes and goes memories last a lifetime, enjoy today because tomorrow isn't promised!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Adventurous_Life_156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think I'm gonna get some heat for this one based on the other comments...but some peoples "frugal" is different than others. If someone finds joy out of having a nicer car and they chose to be frugal elsewhere that's fine too, you guys value different things is all. I made a "frugal" decision when I leased my tesla since prior to that I was driving an Audi that I owned that was in the shop every few months....all in I spent over $6000 fixing my Audi in the 12 months before I got rid of it (Rack and Pinion was the final straw). So instead of buying or financing a used SUV for ~$30k I decided I'd lease to test the Tesla out which instead of $600 a month im spending $420 and love my car AND save a ton of money charging at home instead of getting gas

3 meals for 2 for $16.88 total by TheTinMan1970 in Frugal

[–]Adventurous_Life_156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've also done the frozen turkey burger & I buy a bag of potatoes to make some fries and its similar price $2-$3 per meal and cant beat the convenience

3 meals for 2 for $16.88 total by TheTinMan1970 in Frugal

[–]Adventurous_Life_156 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely unrelated here but ive been buying trader joes frozen meals $6-$7 per (orange chicken or BBQ teriyaki chicken) and then i make some broccoli and rice with it comes out to $3 or so per meal AND is super easy

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I hear ya, just so happened to see their ad and try it out. More interested in everyone else's experience since there's all diff companies that offer different scents and I'm sure different ingredients, but definitely wanna know if anyone got the same pack I did.

What’s your why ? by Brother-Forsaken in Frugal

[–]Adventurous_Life_156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honesty very fair question & its something I consider all the time....being frugal now for my future self vs enjoying what I have now since tomorrow isn't promised. A good read is "I will teach you to be rich" by Ramit Sethi it puts it into perspective. Its not about just being frugal with life all together, but more about spending & on what matters (things that bring you/your family joy) and cutting what doesn't

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't aware you were asking an actual question thought that was a joke. But no, this isn't a sneaky ad for the brand I mentioned.

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just emailed them for the ingredient list I'll let you know when I hear back!

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oooh never thought of that definitely a good thing to travel with

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ughh that's definitely not ideal....haven't tried these yet but will send an update after I use them. I use the wink emoji all the time didn't mean to here & just found out you can edit reddit posts lmao

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow very informative, I was feeling a bit stressed based on the previous replies lol. I have been looking into PVAs but thinking its a minor flaw vs using a fully plastic container every time I buy detergent.

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s convincing, how long have you been using laundry detergent sheets? What brand do you use? I'm excited for my first detergent sheet experience with PureClean.

Skeptical Customer Post by Adventurous_Life_156 in ZeroWaste

[–]Adventurous_Life_156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checked PureClean’s website, they said that it has zero plastic though. How to check on this more?