So I want to take the kids to Disneyland at the end of this year. Which means saving every cent. I want to do it this year, while they are young enough for it to be a magical experience.
I’ve been thinking about how I can save. I know that being frugal, or miserly can have bad connotations… I mean, who wants to be a cheapskate? And even fun family trips aside, there’s got to be some kind of middle ground, for my daily living, right?
I found a couple of good ideas while browsing on the internet tonight. One of them is to make a 30-day list for items that are not necessities. For example, I see a great dress or a toy for the kids. So I put the date, and the item on a list, and when 30 days have passed, I am allowed to purchase it. I think that’s a great way to stop impulse buying.
At the same time, I don’t want to deprive the kids in an unhealthy way. Of course it’s great to teach them to be careful with their money, but I still want them to have a well-rounded life, with treats now and then.
Any thoughts or website recommendations would be welcomed!
Just letting people know is often a big help… less expectations – people can be sensitive to your frugality and encouraging when the Sales are amazing!! Its win win really