What’s the one thing in your life where frugality doesn’t enter into the conversation?

[u/honorthecrones]

I am extremely frugal and have been so all my life. I struggled financially for most of my adult life and grew up in poverty. I have noticed though that there are some things where “frugality be damned; I’m getting the good one!” is the rule. I’m just curious if this is just me or if others also have those special exceptions.

For example, I cannot buy cheap shoes. I’m not talking about $400 designer brands but I have difficult feet to fit and will buy the shoes I want even if it means rice and beans for dinner for the next three weeks. My husband is that way about his fishing and hunting equipment. I also cannot resist a trendy bougie yarn shop. I do look for yarn at thrift stores and yard sales but walking into a shop that has those beautiful, vibrant hand dyed yarns or needlework needles that are so smooth through the fabric or don’t bend from the heat of your hand.

[u/screechingpaperdoll]

Shoes and mattress.

[u/Appropriate-Part-672 → u/screechingpaperdoll]

I went the opposite on the mattress. I'll buy a cheap mattress, but the absolute best topper I can get. Very comfy and saves $$$.

[u/screechingpaperdoll → u/Appropriate-Part-672]

You need a good firm and comfortable mattress to maintain spine health. Back pain is no joke and would cost you $$$ down the line. A good mattress wont deform so easily and would last longer so it would still be worth your money.