[Alia]

I've in past lived this way. It frees up your time enormously; and yes saves money.

That being said: It's a lot more fun to SHOP! lol

[i_dont_chat]

One particular event caused me to change the way I shopped.

I had a garage sale and sold a lot of "stuff" that I didn't use. I hated selling things for 25 cents or 50 cents -- for which I spent $20.

This changed the way I viewed items when I'd be out shopping. I'd ask myself, "do I really need this -- and will I be selling it for a quarter in a couple of years?"

It worked for me!

[Theresawithanh]

I have lived this way in the past, but it was because paying rent and paying for gas for my car didn't leave too much left over for anything but the necessities. I like life much better now.

Good for these guys, though. Everybody should be allowed to live like this if they want to. I just don't want to anymore.

[submarinerswife]

I've in past lived this way. It frees up your time enormously; and yes saves money.

That being said: It's a lot more fun to SHOP! lol

I had to refrain from shopping while my Husband an I saved up for closing costs when we purchased our home. That was gratifying but once we bought the home I had to have new rugs, drapes, matching towels and pot rack. That was also gratifying. :)