[calex59]

I never though of being frugal as cheap, that is sad..but those that lived their lives during the total depression appreciate things and use everything

Yep, my mother and step-father(real father also, I assume)grew up during the depression and one of their favorite sayings was, "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do with out". Most people have heard that one, but not many people alive today have actually had to live by that creed.

[goat granny]

I grew up being told.....if you don’t have what you need, make do with what you got....good advise even today..we sure are spoiled............GG