Running Water- Needs Vs Wants
A while back I had a series of posts that dealt with the topic of needs and wants, meant to get us (myself included) to consider the things we take for granted, and to pontificate about whether or not those things are really essential for our survival. By doing so, it would help us appreciate […]
Running Water- Needs Vs Wants
A while back I had a series of posts that dealt with the topic of needs and wants, meant to get us (myself included) to consider the things we take for granted, and to pontificate about whether or not those things are really essential for our survival. By doing so, it would help us appreciate […]
Baby Bare Basics- Needs vs Wants
Welcome to Needs vs Wants Wednesday, also known as “That’s not really a need, you silly.” I started this series to debunk myths, to show that what most of society perceives as a need can be eliminated, should the need arise, without greatly reducing one’s quality of life. Truth be told, there are so few things a […]
Baby Bare Basics- Needs vs Wants
Welcome to Needs vs Wants Wednesday, also known as “That’s not really a need, you silly.” I started this series to debunk myths, to show that what most of society perceives as a need can be eliminated, should the need arise, without greatly reducing one’s quality of life. Truth be told, there are so few things a […]
Needs vs Wants- Tumble Dryers
Time for the weekly Needs vs Wants post here on Penniless Parenting. Challenging the assumptions of what is truly a need vs what is a want, striving to cut the splurges, and begin to appreciate all the little luxuries that we are privileged enough to have. Today’s contestant- the Tumble Dryer. This nifty little piece […]
Needs vs Wants- Tumble Dryers
Time for the weekly Needs vs Wants post here on Penniless Parenting. Challenging the assumptions of what is truly a need vs what is a want, striving to cut the splurges, and begin to appreciate all the little luxuries that we are privileged enough to have. Today’s contestant- the Tumble Dryer. This nifty little piece […]
Frugal Attitudes
In my culture there is a saying regarding self improvement. It claims that to change even one personality trait is a lifelong task. Even so, I present you with a list of attitudes and traits that definitely help you in living a frugal life. If these aren’t ones that you currently possess, it does behoove you to […]
Frugal Attitudes
In my culture there is a saying regarding self improvement. It claims that to change even one personality trait is a lifelong task. Even so, I present you with a list of attitudes and traits that definitely help you in living a frugal life. If these aren’t ones that you currently possess, it does behoove you to […]
Electricity- Need or Want?
I was all revved up to write a post for this week’s Needs vs Wants when my computer shut off. Everything simply stopped and there was an eerie silence in my home. We had a blackout, not because of a storm or anything of that sort, but simply because of overuse. At 86 degrees at […]
Electricity- Need or Want?
I was all revved up to write a post for this week’s Needs vs Wants when my computer shut off. Everything simply stopped and there was an eerie silence in my home. We had a blackout, not because of a storm or anything of that sort, but simply because of overuse. At 86 degrees at […]
