Bargain with the Chips
The value of thrift has already been established elsewhere in this article. Knowing when to be lavish and when to be frugal is an important part of being frugal. Spend lavishly on something you care deeply about and will use frequently, but be more frugal with less important purchases.
Some things, however, should not be dismissed as trivial. Being a welcoming and accommodating host, especially to the friends of your children, fits the bill. If you have a guest over and they’ve been nice to your kid, you might as well let them pig out on potato chips. This is not a difficult task. If it costs you an extra $2, so what?
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