Without hardly a second thought, I made reservations. I forked up the dough, and “we cannot afford it” didn’t cross my mind. “I cannot afford it” would have been a lie, and my wife would have sniffed that out better than my son with his shoes.
Apr
19
2012
Why “I Cannot Afford It” Isn’t True
“I cannot afford it,” is the common response, but it’s hardly ever true. And your son/daughter/spouse know it. I propose to you this: claiming you cannot afford something is a whiny excuse for not purchasing it.
Jan
21
2012
What We DON’T Eat Saves Money
We spend roughly $800 per month on groceries. We don’t go on extravagant shopping sprees every week. This surprises most people, even other large families who spend twice as much with half as many children. The question they ask is, “What on earth are you eating?” A better question may be, “What on earth aren’t you eating?”
Jan
03
2012
Three Principles to Frugal Living
It isn’t a pretty picture. Yet when we explain specifics of our frugal lives, we get the attention of most parents. They often find it hard to believe we are able to live on such a small fortune.
Nov
11
2011
My, How Good Life Is
Yesterday I posted on the fantastic prognosis from my bout with myocarditis. Good news indeed. Now for some bad news. It isn’t easy for me to post this, being the self-reliant (sometimes tagged “stubborn”) guy that I am. But here goes.
Jan
24
2011
Frugal Shopping and Fruitful Meals (Part 3)
When a frugal family puts good ideas to work, they can save money where others waste. It’s a great and fruitful life in our home with these techniques applied.
Jan
16
2011
If You Couldn't Afford a Child, Would You? (Part 2)
God isn’t asking us to be illogical or outlandish. Our conviction is quite the contrary. He’s calling us to believe something that makes a tremendous amount of sense.
Jan
14
2011
How Life Has Changed
Remember “The Game of Life”? It was a childhood favorite of mine. Today, I am so glad I did NOT take its advice.
