Finding Your "Why" For Frugality | Don't be Frugal for Frugal's Sake

<p>Before the frugal journey, comes the &quot;why&quot; that propels it all. It is different for each of us, but there needs to be a reason behind the unusual frugal lifestyle we choose! Today we discuss our &quot;why&apos;s&quot; and help you define yours.</p><p><b>Sponsors: </b></p><ul><li>Podcast Crafter - <a href='http://podcastcrafter.com'>podcastcrafter.com</a></li><li>The Financial Freedom Planner - created by Jen, the Financial Freedom Planner fills in the gap between knowing you need to take control of your finances and achieving the self discipline you need to do it. Check it out at: <a href='http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/planner'>frugalfriendspodcast.com/planner </a></li></ul><p><b>Notable Notes: </b></p><p>This article from <a href='https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-frugal-shopper/articles/2016-02-02/why-frugality-is-so-important'>US News</a> gives 6 reasons about why frugality is important, followed by a short list of some great frugal skills to acquire. We agree with the frugal benefits listed!</p><ul><li>Reasons we like frugality: <ul><li>allows us to work our dream career (even if it&apos;s lower paying!)</li><li>frugality is better for the environment - hello simplicity!</li><li>helps us save aggressively for retirement</li><li>changes our perspective entirely on nearly everything!<ul><li>Oh, and here&apos;s Jill&apos;s sister&apos;s deodorant - Native <a href='https://www.nativecos.com/product/deodorant-women/'>https://www.nativecos.com/product/deodorant-women/</a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p>This article gives a unique perspective on frugality and touches on another one of our &quot;why&apos;s&quot; for living the frugal lifestyle, which is generosity. <a href='https://www.becomingminimalist.com/more-generosity/'>Becoming Minimalist</a> writes about 9 ways generous people see the world differently, and we think there are a lot of overlaps with frugality here!</p><ul><li>What we have to say about this topic: <ul><li>how we approach frugality and generosity really speaks to the age-o