Comments on: Lacking the Shopping Gene or Naturally Frugal

By: Benjamin Bankruptcy

Benjamin Bankruptcy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:55:51 +0000

Definitely do not use the phrase “whatever you want honey” it’s a trap! You think it’s what they want to hear but it’s not! If it’s whatever THEY want than you not involved and don’t care.

In Australia most couples these days are using “wishing wells” it’s just a vase or attractive bucket and people throw cash and their wedding card into it.

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:15:34 +0000

Those are some interesting registries but it doesn’t look like they really took off. I don’t think people are willing to change that much.

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:14:38 +0000

I’m definitely the more frugal one. My wife isn’t a spendthrift, she just spends like most people do which is a lot more than I do. We will both have to adjust.

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:13:10 +0000

Good advice. I have most of the camping gear I need and Target doesn’t have much that would work for hiking. Adding a charity is a good idea but I probably won’t do that.

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By: UnHoused

UnHoused — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:36:45 +0000

I like the idea of alternative registries, that are either more practical or altruistic. My favorite (frugal) alternative is the DOWN PAYMENT registry, but so far, I haven’t convinced anyone to do it. Its very difficult to contradict emotionally based traditions.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5303057_create-down-payment-wedding-registry.html

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2010/06/14/alternative-wedding-registries/

By: Al

Al — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:54:31 +0000

I’m a reader of a lot of frugal sites and I’ve always wanted to see articles about couples where one is more frugal than the other. I’m the the frugal one and my wife and kids aren’t. I think the adjustments you are going through will be interesting to read about Andy.

By: Daizy

Daizy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:37:35 +0000

Maybe you should practice the phrase, “Oh yes, honey, I like that one too!”. Of course it should be mixed with,”What do you think about this one?” so that you don’t automatically agree with everything.

My friend had a bunch of camping gear on her wedding registry from Target. but perhaps Target camping gear is not the best quality or maybe you have enough camping gear.

Perhaps you can add Heifer.org to your wish list and help some people while you are at it.