![]() ![]() The term ‘frugal’ has lots of different definitions and I am a big believer that it means something different to everyone but if we look at it making the most of your money (however much you have) and getting the most enjoyment out of everything in life, not just material things, I think it strikes a chord with what is going on at the moment. Without sounding all brand ambassador-y, this really is a time for frugalness to be the core of our mindset. It will be a tough time for a lot of people, but I also don’t want anyone to feel too overwhelmed with doom and gloom, so thought this could potentially be a positive post on ways we could save small amounts (and often large) that could make a difference. Yes, we’re all staying in so will spend less but for us as a family our kitchen has now been severely limited so we can no longer batch cook affordable meals (that’s if you can get hold of the ‘affordable’ food at the shops anyway), which was the main way we saved money over here (we rarely go out anyway!). Small businesses that are closing for who knows how long, freelancers not entitled to sick pay, key workers who are expected to be at risk but get paid very little, workers who just can’t afford to stop working.Īnd then there are those privileged enough to work from home, but have to do it around homeschooling their children, and will have increased energy bills, extra mouths to feed every day, some whose nursery fees won’t be written off, whose rent will carry on regardless, people who already had to rely on food banks. But I’ve also been thinking a lot about everyone’s financial situations lately, not just our own. ![]() We aren’t expecting to see my parents for at least 12 weeks (my dad has respiratory issues) and my anxiety for family and friends is just another thing weighing on me. Obviously there are larger consequences of COVID-19 than just the financial and my heart goes out to the victims and families who have lost loved ones to the illness.
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