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

<p>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.</p><p><b>Sponsors: </b></p><ul><li><b>Splitting Meals:</b> 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.</li></ul><p><b>Notable Notes:</b></p><ul><li><b>What the Internet has to say:</b><ul><li>This article from <a href='https://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/'>The Minimalists</a> explains what minimalism is and what it is not. </li></ul></li><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say:</b><ul><li>We like that minimalism can help you afford higher quality things by buying buying fewer things </li><li>There is often freedom in the form of greater emotional, mental, and relational capacity as a result of pursuing minimalism and frugality</li><li>Minimalism comes in many shapes and sizes; this is not a one size fits all!</li><li>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.”</li></ul></li><li><b>What the Internet has to say:</b><ul><li>This article from <a href='https://www.rd.com/advice/saving-money/moneysaving-tips-from-minimalists/'>Reader&apos;s Digest</a> gives a list of 12 things minimalists wish we would all stop spending money on. </li></ul></li><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say:</b><ul><li>Single use kitchen gadgets. so true! Find tolls that serve multiple purposes!</li><li>We agree with the collection of craft supplies being a little excessive and a slippery slope! Beware!</li><li>We found this statistic listed in the article