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    Money matters - living a simple life, frugally

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    • V Offline
      VemmaMom
      last edited by

      not sure about the calculation of the everyday meal… but roughly my monthly groceries bill goes around 200+ to high $300, i cooked only lunch n dinner, breakfast depends.

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        mckenzy
        last edited by

        two thoughts came to mind when i saw this topic on frugality:


        Opportunity Cost
        Feeding the soul

        Both are quite difficult to measure or quantify. Both do not necessarily need money either. But both, to me, are important. Not sure if i am on the right track here with this post, please let me know.

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          Mephiro
          last edited by

          When I do shopping or buy groceries, I will buy only what I really 'need', not what I 'want'.


          Since young, here is my practise:

          No Branded Stuff
          No Clubbing
          No Boutique Clothes
          No Pets
          No Expensive Hobbies (Golf,Photography,Traveling etc)
          Least Restaurant Dinning (Average twice a month?)

          But still struggling with current pay....No Life?? Sad....:(

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            VemmaMom
            last edited by

            Maybe it is time to change to get extra income?

            Working part time online can be an option if you have a few hours free everyday. πŸ™‚ I am have online biz, which works well for me. πŸ™‚

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              S-H
              last edited by

              VemmaMom:
              Maybe it is time to change to get extra income?

              Working part time online can be an option if you have a few hours free everyday. πŸ™‚ I am have online biz, which works well for me. πŸ™‚
              Which online biz r u in?

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                Mephiro
                last edited by

                VemmaMom:
                Maybe it is time to change to get extra income?

                Working part time online can be an option if you have a few hours free everyday. πŸ™‚ I am have online biz, which works well for me. πŸ™‚
                Can PM me the details if you don't feel like sharing it here?

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                  VemmaMom
                  last edited by

                  Mephiro:
                  VemmaMom:

                  Maybe it is time to change to get extra income?

                  Working part time online can be an option if you have a few hours free everyday. πŸ™‚ I am have online biz, which works well for me. πŸ™‚

                  Can PM me the details if you don't feel like sharing it here?

                  PMed you! πŸ™‚

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                    VemmaMom
                    last edited by

                    S-H:
                    VemmaMom:

                    Maybe it is time to change to get extra income?

                    Working part time online can be an option if you have a few hours free everyday. πŸ™‚ I am have online biz, which works well for me. πŸ™‚

                    Which online biz r u in?

                    PMed you!:)

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                      Han Seo
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                      My sister-in-law is one health nut. She is a home-maker and cooks most meals for family. All her meals are steamed. As her kids and hubby come home at different times on weekdays, she will steam each person’s food only when he/she returns. during exam period, eating out is a no-no. She makes sure they eat only home cooked food.

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                        Just relax
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                        Han Seo:
                        My sister-in-law is one health nut. She is a home-maker and cooks most meals for family. All her meals are steamed. As her kids and hubby come home at different times on weekdays, she will steam each person's food only when he/she returns. during exam period, eating out is a no-no. She makes sure they eat only home cooked food.

                        Your sil is to be complimented for the care and commitment she is showing as it is not easy to do what she does :salute:

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