Comments on: A Frugal Flop

By: Lynnae

Lynnae — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:07:41 +0000

Thanks, everyone. I have definitely lightened up on myself over the last few months. I agree that there needs to be balance between the intensity of paying off debt and the experiences we have with our families. In the end, we did go off budget when we went to the fair, but we recovered quickly, and it was a great day.

So, 6 months later, I have no regrets. :)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:39:06 +0000

I understand that you may feel a little disappointed in letting your spending get a bit out of hand, but there is another way to look at it. Your son had a wonderful day with his parents without his sister — children oftne don’t get much alone time with their parents.

As much as I have been trying to watch my money and pay down my debts, I also need to enjoy my time with my daughter. My brother didn’t make it to 50. Thankfully, he spent a lot of time with his wife and kids (was also a good provider). He had no regrets when his time came and I want to feel the same.

Please don’t beat yourself up — life is short and clearing your debt isn’t everything.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:59:20 +0000

I never leave a comment, but I’ve subscribed to your blog for a while, now, and I must say that I enjoy them immemsely – thank you!

I also want to say that, through my own journey through the land of “Debt Free”, I’ve discovered that life moves very quickly and sometimes, its OK to spend money to enjoy your life. If you keep on your journey, you’ll eventually become debt free, but I see nothing wrong with laughter, along the way. I don’t want to be so “gazelle intense” that my son (5 years old) and I forget that life needs to be lived.

Keep up the good work!
You are Blessed to be a Blessing!

By: debtfretter

debtfretter — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:00:23 +0000

Though I know where you are coming from, it probably just means you were a little to tight with your budget lately and needed to let loose. It’s fine, $60 isn’t too bad. Just get back on that horse and chip away at that debt!

By: Boomeyers

Boomeyers — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:08:49 +0000

Hi there! I just found your blog from your Rocks in My Dryer link! :) I will come back and follow your journey (after I get done entering all the Free Giveaways!)
I make lovely stupid decisions like this all the time! It is sooo easy to do with kids (and those big kids the DH’s!) The only thing you can do is try to forgive yourself and try better the next day!
I don’t know if you are familiar with the website Saving Advice. Come on over and read my journey! I am Boomeyers!