Because I am home alot, I do a lot of thinking about a lot of things. For the first time in my life I am in debt, it's less than $10,000 but I hate being in debt. I don't know how people can simply accept being in debt. Because of my debt I live as frugally as possible. I say no to buying things I would like to have and I only buy what I absolutely need. I find living frugally also can help the environment. I recycle whenever possible. Coffee cans become plant containers for example or a containr to hold spare change, just cut a slit in the lid and there you go a homemade bank.



I freecycle what I can and it feels really good that I can give to someone else in need and I can keep items out of the landfill. I can't afford to give cash to charities but I can afford to give things I no longer need or want. I also shop frugally, I plan meals, use coupons and sales and I have learned how to make homemade items to replace store bought items. Homemade cleaners are better for the environment, healthier and cheaper to make.



I belong to a frugal mailing list and I realized we have a we need to buy something to solve every problem or it works better if its from the store. Retailers are raking in big bucks because we have been fooled into thinking we have to buy a item for each need.



I am sometimes amazed that human kind has survived this long how did the pioneer woman do anything at all? She couldn't run to the store for every need. Need to clean windows or glass? Chances are she had simple items nearby or she made what she needed. Soap was made at home, butter was made at home etc. I think about those days and wish we had some of that time. Think about it, no monthly phone bill, no power bill, no cable bill no cellphone bill, Just a grocery bill a couple of times a year some coffee, tea, sugar maybe some shoes or threadgoods for sewing. I know I know I wanna go back to little house on the prairie days well... not completely. I am too spoiled by some modern items such as air conditioning.



I just do not spend money just for the sake of spending money. I guess I have woken up and decided to plan for the future better for me and my family. Okay enough for now.