Comments on: It’s a Balancing Act… Time versus Money

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:41:55 +0000

@BeeARawFoodie – I'm totally with you on limiting coupons and stores! I really want to lessen my focus on coupons and discount deals. I need to turn the switch in my brain that says it's okay to spend less time bargain hunting and more time doing the things I love. Thanks for commenting.

By: BeeARawFoodie

BeeARawFoodie — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:53:41 +0000

I can relate too! I recently found a book that really helped me understand my whole issue with too many choices. It was exactly what I needed to read — and I'm sure you and your readers can find it at the library (free!). "The Paradox of Choice: Why Less Is More." As a result of thinking the same things you describe in this post(!!) and this book I've decided to put some things on autopilot. Instead of worrying about $ I am experimenting with limiting how much coupons and savings and cost comparison and all that jazz. It call all get to be too much and then I dwell, like you, on the opportunity costs. So I am doing 2 months at the neighborhood store (one store?!) I know. And accepting limitations has been helpful for me — cutting out stress, celebrating the familiar, less gas all over town, only focussing on one store's system of discounts and markdowns. And I've switched to mostly fruits and veggies and only a few splurges of processed food. I am happy to report I'm happier with less choices of stores & less hoopla with coupon chasing (it was a weekly part time job). The result, I am happier, I am still sticking to budget and finding that I can spend more time doing other important things. I enjoy your blog and your writings. Often I read but don't write — but this time I thought I'd just chime in. For me less choices, less hassle has brought me more time, more focus and more gratitude.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:56:38 +0000

Thank you for your comments. I definitely want to balance out my philosophy of time and money, so that I save under most circumstances and value time all the others.

By: Muttersome

Muttersome — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:22:28 +0000

I think in this case, it was definitely worth it! Don't forget that it would also cost more gas to take the longer trip, which takes a little edge off the savings. Sounds like a great weekend.

By: Newlyweds on a Budget

Newlyweds on a Budget — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:31:29 +0000

oh mannn…i can completely relate. I don't think I would have gone to the local store. I probably would have made my husband tag along to the store further away and make it into an excursion itself. $25 is a lot of money. BUT–at the same time, there are other things more important. I tried to do the couponing thing, but it just got to be too hard when I realized my grocery trips were taking me twice as long. I don't even have that much storage space so it's not like I can stock up on items when they're on sale…Somet hitngs are worth it, others are not. You have to decide what works for you.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:44:43 +0000

Sometimes we just have to sit back and smell the Roses and this weekend was one of those days for you. Don,t beat yourself up about it you got to spend quality time with your Hubby.