I have to admit I was never frugal primarily because when I worked, my hours were crazy and I didn't have the energy or time to shop around. But once I was pregnant, I became ultra aware of sales and deals. Now with LO here, I've become even more frugal! I never buy anything full price. Oh dear, I'm becoming my mother!
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Totally! I wasn't all that frugal before my son was born. But now I'm pretty frugal. I could be a lot better though. There are some things that I buy just because I like it and I don't want to wait for the sale. But I usually buy most things on sale (maybe 80%)?
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No, the opposite!
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@banana: I totally read that wrong the first time and thought you wrote that you buy most things 80% off. I was impressed!
@autumnlove: Uh oh, is it for the same reason I mentioned? No time or energy?
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I'm probably about the same, but thats because I've never had alot of money to spend in the first place. Now all of my money goes towards bills and LO and if I were to buy myself something then it would have to be a good deal. I've only bought myself one new thing since LO was born four months ago - a dress and that's only because it was $30 down from $75. So yes I am pretty frugal.
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I was always pretty frugal, but I think the more frugal side has come out since LO was born.
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Ive always been thrifty. Now that lo is here we are poorer so I do watch what I spend more.
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I've turned into a shopaholic since she was born. DH keeps saying I need to go back to work to distract me from online shopping.
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About the same. Though now I never buy anything for myself and buy for him instead.
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@prettylizy: Yes! I never shopped online until I knew our LO was on her way.
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If anything its the opposite. I've always been frugal but used to stockpile and really watch coupons, sales, etc. Now that he's here, convenience ranks a lot higher. I am not going to waste my precious free time saving a few dollars on toothpaste... but at least I did in the past
I've also ordered things in desperation off Amazon late at night that are costing me way too much $!
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@betsyboop: Oh! hahaha! I wrote it kinda weird. Dayam, I wish I could get everything 80% off!!
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@betsyboop: Nope, I'm just more of a shopaholic these days!
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Yes, by necessity, we might have paid mat leave for a year in Canada, but my monthly pay is about 30% during mat leave of what it is normally.
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Yes, definitely! We've never had a lot of money to throw around so having LO made me more responsible with money. I never want to be in a tough financial situation especially with a baby in the house.
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We're going to have to be, out of necessity. Daycare will take away about 50% of our disposable income!
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Sadly, I spend more...
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