Second Nature

For the last few months, I've felt like I've been experiencing burn out when it comes to thinking of new frugal topics to write about. Then I wondered- have I stopped living frugally? I couldn't remember doing frugal things each day.

I still shop at Aldi for groceries, get free stuff at Walgreens (like above), use rebates and coupons regularly, send off for freebies, use free gift cards, use cloth napkins instead of paper towels, use cloth grocery bags instead of buying bags at Aldi, stock up when there's a sale on frequently used items, use a prepaid cell phone, take old ink cartridges to Staples for $3 coupons, take advantage of Walgreens' free ink cartridge refill days and occasional free photos, get free CDs from Swap a CD and free books from Paperback Swap, etc.

I realized then that the reason I can't remember doing frugal things daily is because this frugal way of life has become second nature. I don't have to think about it as much because I have done it for so long that these habits have become permanent.

That makes me happy. :)