Comments on: 8 Frugal gift ideas for the downshifted! http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/ Live simple. Live happy. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:53:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Daniel http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-35 Daniel Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:01:20 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-35 @Why: Suggestion number one was to do just that. You seem to be commenting on a post other than the one that I've actually made here, since your argument seems to be that I save too much money. Again, you're confusing "frugal" with "cheap". <a href="http://www.bluntmoney.com/frugal-vs-cheap/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blunt Money has a good article about the difference</a>. @Why: Suggestion number one was to do just that. You seem to be commenting on a post other than the one that I’ve actually made here, since your argument seems to be that I save too much money. Again, you’re confusing “frugal” with “cheap”. Blunt Money has a good article about the difference.

]]> By: why http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-34 why Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:43:59 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-34 why don't you spend money on something they do need/want instead of saving money for yourself. Money won't stay with you once you die why don’t you spend money on something they do need/want instead of saving money for yourself. Money won’t stay with you once you die

]]> By: Heather http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-28 Heather Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:01:00 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-28 @Why: There is a difference between being cheap and frugal. I choose not to waste money on gifts for friends and family that they really don't want or need. Why should I follow societal norms and purchase wasteful gifts? I do not know anyone that needs another watch, tie, vase, knick knack, etc that they are just going to keep because they feel an obligation to me because it was purchased as a gift. I choose to spend my money wisely and get something they want and will use. You can call me cheap, but I share the wealth in my life in more ways than purchasing gifts. Maybe you should try it. @Why: There is a difference between being cheap and frugal. I choose not to waste money on gifts for friends and family that they really don’t want or need. Why should I follow societal norms and purchase wasteful gifts? I do not know anyone that needs another watch, tie, vase, knick knack, etc that they are just going to keep because they feel an obligation to me because it was purchased as a gift. I choose to spend my money wisely and get something they want and will use. You can call me cheap, but I share the wealth in my life in more ways than purchasing gifts. Maybe you should try it.

]]> By: Daniel http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-27 Daniel Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:06 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-27 @Why: The idea behind voluntary simplicity is that wealth is not equal to happiness. It may actually reduce happiness. You make an excellent point when you mention sharing. In my experience and observation, generosity (of wealth, time, emotion – anything you have to be generous with) does greatly contribute to happiness. @Why: The idea behind voluntary simplicity is that wealth is not equal to happiness. It may actually reduce happiness.

You make an excellent point when you mention sharing. In my experience and observation, generosity (of wealth, time, emotion – anything you have to be generous with) does greatly contribute to happiness.

]]> By: why http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-25 why Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:52:34 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-25 Why do you have to be so cheap? enjoy life, share your wealth, asshole Why do you have to be so cheap? enjoy life, share your wealth, asshole

]]> By: STL Mom http://theartofzenliving.com/2008/04/8-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-downshifted/#comment-24 STL Mom Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:56:24 +0000 http://theartofzenliving.com/?p=21#comment-24 We gave my mom and my husband's mom donations to children's charities for Mothers' Day last year. Both of them loved it. I think our cards said something like, "To help moms who aren't able to do as much for their children as you did for me." It made a nice change from the usual gift. We gave my mom and my husband’s mom donations to children’s charities for Mothers’ Day last year. Both of them loved it. I think our cards said something like, “To help moms who aren’t able to do as much for their children as you did for me.” It made a nice change from the usual gift.

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