Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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9. This one made me laugh at myself.....

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 08:48 PM

Jan 2013

21. When you buy anything, buy for the long term instead of the short term. Buy a product that is going to last for a long time, instead of buying the disposable or short term version. A good example is clothing. Higher quality brands will last much longer and hold up better, while cheaper brands often only get a few short wears.

I still use the safety razor that I got when I first started shaving my legs. It still works fine. Talk about not using disposables! That means no trash for about 45 years!

But the one tip that I will not do is to go camping on vacation instead of using a hotel. I used to do that all the time. But it is just too much work anymore and I am getting too old to keep up with it. When I go on "vacation", I want to totally relax. Sorry, folks.

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hi there - your comment (along with a few others) gave the GD thread some life Flaxbee Jan 2013 #3

You are most welcome. It's a very excellent thread. cbayer Jan 2013 #5

Here, too. All 50. freshwest Jan 2013 #16

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Every little bit helps! Flaxbee Jan 2013 #4

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Down comforters are amazing. athena Jan 2013 #18

Agree - worth the investment up front. cbayer Jan 2013 #19

my husband complains sometimes fizzgig Jan 2013 #8

I don't suppose anybody else here is gravity challenged (as I am) but doing without dimbear Jan 2013 #15

This one made me laugh at myself..... Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #9

oh no, no no no no. I do NOT camp. Hate it. Flaxbee Jan 2013 #11

Very good point about higher priced = better quality. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #13

My bed was made in 1890. dimbear Jan 2013 #10

Wow. Probably will last several more lifetimes... Flaxbee Jan 2013 #12

THAT is why I love antiques. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #14

most of these are so easy, it doesn't take gejohnston Jan 2013 #17