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Originally Posted by Joan.of.the.Arch
I think a small way to help is to be a part of creating a culture in which we live a little lower on the hog. If we would not be shy about our thriftiness, or our feelings that one doesn't really need as many clothes as most of us have, that cooking from scratch at home is good, that we don't need every cool electronic device that comes along---if we would just give voice to this among friends, colleagues, and near friends, than perhaps we could help create an atmosphere where spending on lots of extras is not so automatic. Then hopefully one has more to spend n necessities and save for the future.
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I have the same attitude.
I encourage my students to meet me in cafe's and offer to split beverages: This way i get to save money and save my wastline. Several students caught on and now they feel happier around me. They are confident about skimping. We pay taxes and we earn legally. Why feel diffident about saving?
I do give some moms coupons for the items i see in their basket. I leave pet food coupons on the shelves.
Thank you for starting this topic.