I have enjoyed a nice 6 months of relaxing as a retiree. This was my very first time EVER of relaxing while not working. In order to do this as a retiree, I had to cut spending and live a very FRUGAL lifestyle for the past 6 months.
A person has to be very mindful, strategic and smart to live a frugal life. Being frugal does not mean being cheap. Frugality reflects critical thinking to successfully cut unnecessary material costs. Here's what I did during the past 6 months:
- Take the bus instead of driving.
- Created social media activities that kept me busy and away from the local casino.
- No dining out. Low cost healthy meals are planned and prepared every week.
- Grocery shop carefully at Food4Less and FairPlay Foods.
- Always prepare a grocery shopping list and stick to it. Target generics to save money.
- No more Binny's! I purchase my wine and vodka at Sam's Club.
- Sam's Club is big time for me with purchases of soaps, water, wine and paper products.
- Take the bus Downtown and engage in free events that I promote.
- Purchase gasoline at Sam's Club. Long lines, but cheap!!! Worth the wait.
- Stay active by powerwalking and treadmill at fitness center.
- For holidays, go to my preferred meat market for low cost meat, poultry and fish.
Alas, my 6 month respite is over and its back to work in less than 1 month. However, I learned a lot during this time. I will continue my frugal lifestyle. But, life is for living and I do plan to continue my Las Vegas visits... but not as often. Casinos are too tight, but I love that entertainment city.
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