Living frugal - The happiness that comes with saving

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Hello hive community, I hope all of you had a wonderful day. It it currently 9:19 evening here in the Philippines and I am feeling motivated to create a blog.

My blog for tonight is all about my ways of living frugally, the things I do to save money.

My friends always say that I am so cheap when it comes to expenses, and yes I am. I take pride on my lifestyle, just because it looks normal or boring does not mean its not fun. It is all in the MINDSET.

I give myself a budget of 1000 php (17 usd) every week, that includes groceries and laundry. I know it may seem impossible but it actually is not. (and sometimes i even have 200 to 300 php left after the week).

Here is what I eat everyday. I don't really eat breakfast, i only drink coffee. It keeps my mind active when i am feeling hungry and the coffee gives me energy to be productive.

I already have my meals pre-cooked for the entire week and I just refrigerate them. I would buy eggs and hotdogs. In the morning i will reheat them before going to work and that is what I will eat for the whole week.

I also pre cook my dinner. My dinner will consist of something light, I usually go for 2 bananas and tofu. As you can see it is very cheap but it does give fill my stomach and i dont feel hungry.

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1000 php, Budget for the whole week

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Expenses as of Sept, 11 2023

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Tofu and Banana SUPREMACY!!! for dinner hahahaha

Overall, for the entire day, I'd say i will spend around 1 to 1.5 dollars. It's is just an estimate since i buy my foods in bulk.

It does taste bland i agree. but I happen to like it, enjoyment is something that you like doing and for me, saving money is enjoyable. I find happiness whenever i see that i have saved a ton of money that will help me in the future. (Plus what i am eating now is much more healthy compared before.)

The road to financial freedom isn't easy, sacrifices has to be made.

Thank you guys for reading.

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At least you're getting your protein and potassium. Saving is not as easy in Canada with the high cost of living here but it is possible if sensible spending and having a side gig is practiced over the years.

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