Minimalism & Frugality | Do You Have to be a Minimalist to be Frugal?

In this episode we’re talking about minimalism and it’s part in frugality. You don’t have to be a minimalist to be frugal - but you might find that as you buy less and place less value in stuff you cultivate your own definition of minimalism.Sponsors:  Do you like to go out to eat but hate seeing the bill at the end of your dining? Take a friend - split your meal! Furthermore- would you like to practice portion control, and experience the frugal benefits of your clothes continuing to fit you year after year? Split your meal! It’s the original stomach shrinking, wallet preserving technique. Try it out. Meal splitting.Splitting Meals:Notable Notes:This article from The Minimalists explains what minimalism is and what it is not. What the Internet has to say:We like that minimalism can help you afford higher quality things by buying buying fewer things There is often freedom in the form of greater emotional, mental, and relational capacity as a result of pursuing minimalism and frugalityMinimalism comes in many shapes and sizes; this is not a one size fits all!We love the quote: “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important—so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.”What Jen and Jill have to say:This article from Reader's Digest gives a list of 12 things minimalists wish we would all stop spending money on. What the Internet has to say:Single use kitchen gadgets. so true! Find tolls that serve multiple purposes!We agree with the collection of craft supplies being a little excessive and a slippery slope! Beware!We found this statistic listed in the article to be interesting, "Americans wear 20%of their clothing 80% of the time" - let's consider our own version of a 'capsule wardrobe'!What Jen and Jill have to say:frugalfriendspodcast.com/billBILL OF THE WEEK - If you want to submit your bill of the week visit to leave us a billThank you MK! Our life song!! an amazing throw back, and connection to this segment. You are a genius! - What we have to say about minimalismPersonal & Community Maria:  "I feel the shift to this (minimalist) mindset for me has been directly related to frugal and intentional living, especially over the last five years. I've realized I really don't need a whole lot to live a satisfying life."Bronwyn: "Right now my focus in (minimalism) is disconnecting from consumer culture so that I have only what I really need. I’m still trying to find a balance between not having too much and still having enough."Emily: "I started with fitness, which led to simple and clean eating, which led to simple living i.e. minimalism which led to financial simplicity i.e. cleaning up my debt and spending habits" To hear more from us and our frugal friends community, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugalfriendspodcast/See you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.