Comments on: 5 Ways to Be a Frugal Shopper [edited] http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1147 Anonymous Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:49:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1147 It is so funny to me that people are actually making an issue of this. This is a woman posed to become the next Vice President of our country, and people are aghast at the amount of money spent on her clothes? Celebrities spend well over this amount all the time, and our country worships them. Someone in a political position spends this money because she is practically representing our entire country, and she gets slammed. I understand the link to frugality, but give me a break - to think that people in these positions do not spend this kind of money is a joke. I would LOVE to see what all the men in this election race spend on their specially tailored suits... I would doubt those are purchased at the local consignment shop. <br/><br/>Leah, I'm kind of disappointed you jumped on this bandwagon... It is so funny to me that people are actually making an issue of this. This is a woman posed to become the next Vice President of our country, and people are aghast at the amount of money spent on her clothes? Celebrities spend well over this amount all the time, and our country worships them. Someone in a political position spends this money because she is practically representing our entire country, and she gets slammed. I understand the link to frugality, but give me a break – to think that people in these positions do not spend this kind of money is a joke. I would LOVE to see what all the men in this election race spend on their specially tailored suits… I would doubt those are purchased at the local consignment shop.

Leah, I’m kind of disappointed you jumped on this bandwagon…

]]> By: Elizabeth King Humphrey http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1146 Elizabeth King Humphrey Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:32:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1146 Leah,<br/>I don't think you are being partisan, just frugal.<br/>I had a personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue when I was moving into a more "public" role and needed a nicer wardrobe. I did not spend more than I could afford. While needing to look my best, I didn't break my bank, but I definitely spent more than I had ever done before. I still have a lot of the clothes 15 years later. Frugal? Maybe.<br/>Certainly, politicians of either ilk need to look their best, agreed. But spending $150,000 in the course of a few months is anything but frugal, which is what this blog is about. (I would have thought $15,000 would be sufficient?)<br/>I appreciate the tips Leah brought up and, even if I don't run for political office, I will use them to be more frugal in my own shopping (if after 3 kids I can ever afford to buy clothing for myself again...).<br/>Thanks, Leah, for a super post. Leah,
I don’t think you are being partisan, just frugal.
I had a personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue when I was moving into a more “public” role and needed a nicer wardrobe. I did not spend more than I could afford. While needing to look my best, I didn’t break my bank, but I definitely spent more than I had ever done before. I still have a lot of the clothes 15 years later. Frugal? Maybe.
Certainly, politicians of either ilk need to look their best, agreed. But spending $150,000 in the course of a few months is anything but frugal, which is what this blog is about. (I would have thought $15,000 would be sufficient?)
I appreciate the tips Leah brought up and, even if I don’t run for political office, I will use them to be more frugal in my own shopping (if after 3 kids I can ever afford to buy clothing for myself again…).
Thanks, Leah, for a super post.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 Lisa Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:57:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1145 I won't say how I feel about Sarah Palin's personal expenditures or the choice that the RNC made to purchase $150,000 worth of clothes and accessories for her family. However, the assertion that posters have made that it could have been done more frugally gave me a chuckle. It *could* have been done more frugally, sure, but do you think that the RNC staffers who were sent to the mall to scout for clothing had time to go searching through the sale racks and Penny's for the perfect outfit when they knew they could find what they were looking for in a quarter of the time at Nordstrom's? <br/><br/>This wasn't Palin taking her own time to go for the thrill of the hung sort of bargain shopping tactics that most frugal shoppers employ. These were staffers who were charged with glamming Alaska's First Family, pronto, and being told that money was no object. (After all, the DNC and RNC have pretty deep pockets!)<br/><br/>The thought of Palin taking time off the campaign trail to shop at Marshall's or TJ Maxx cracks me up! I won’t say how I feel about Sarah Palin’s personal expenditures or the choice that the RNC made to purchase $150,000 worth of clothes and accessories for her family. However, the assertion that posters have made that it could have been done more frugally gave me a chuckle. It *could* have been done more frugally, sure, but do you think that the RNC staffers who were sent to the mall to scout for clothing had time to go searching through the sale racks and Penny’s for the perfect outfit when they knew they could find what they were looking for in a quarter of the time at Nordstrom’s?

This wasn’t Palin taking her own time to go for the thrill of the hung sort of bargain shopping tactics that most frugal shoppers employ. These were staffers who were charged with glamming Alaska’s First Family, pronto, and being told that money was no object. (After all, the DNC and RNC have pretty deep pockets!)

The thought of Palin taking time off the campaign trail to shop at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx cracks me up!

]]> By: The BIKE Lady http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 The BIKE Lady Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:02:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1144 Leah,<br/><br/>Even if you did sound partisan, which I didn't think you did, it's your right as the blog owner. Liberal or not, we could all do well to find ways to live the more frugal life in these pitiful economic times. Whether the RNC chooses to spend or not to spend $150,000 on a wardrobe is its right, of course. But it's not a frugal choice. <br/><br/>There are plenty of ways for a presidential candidate--man or woman--to find frugal outfits. Clearly, that wasn't the intention of the RNC. I think Leah makes a good point here, partisan or not. And I, too, think it's topical, as someone earlier pointed out.<br/><br/>If Palin wanted to appear frugal, she could have encouraged the RNC to spend a lot less on her clothing. You don't have to spend a $150,000 to look like you did. Just do a little more digging for bargains. <br/><br/>Interesting blog, Leah. Thanks for bringing my attention to it.<br/><br/>All my best,<br/>Jackie Dishner<br/>http://www.thephoenixtraveler.com Leah,

Even if you did sound partisan, which I didn’t think you did, it’s your right as the blog owner. Liberal or not, we could all do well to find ways to live the more frugal life in these pitiful economic times. Whether the RNC chooses to spend or not to spend $150,000 on a wardrobe is its right, of course. But it’s not a frugal choice.

There are plenty of ways for a presidential candidate–man or woman–to find frugal outfits. Clearly, that wasn’t the intention of the RNC. I think Leah makes a good point here, partisan or not. And I, too, think it’s topical, as someone earlier pointed out.

If Palin wanted to appear frugal, she could have encouraged the RNC to spend a lot less on her clothing. You don’t have to spend a $150,000 to look like you did. Just do a little more digging for bargains.

Interesting blog, Leah. Thanks for bringing my attention to it.

All my best,
Jackie Dishner
http://www.thephoenixtraveler.com

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 Leah Ingram Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:43:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1143 Anonymous 10/27/08 2:34 pm: I'm glad that you posted a comment, even if you don't agree with what others have posted as their comments. What makes this country great is our freedom of expression, and I'm very thankful for that. I'm sure you are, too. Thanks for taking the time to post your opinions.<br/><br/>Leah Anonymous 10/27/08 2:34 pm: I’m glad that you posted a comment, even if you don’t agree with what others have posted as their comments. What makes this country great is our freedom of expression, and I’m very thankful for that. I’m sure you are, too. Thanks for taking the time to post your opinions.

Leah

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 Anonymous Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:35:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1142 So this blog is basically a lefty echo chamber.<br/><br/>Shoulda known.<br/><br/>The left is terrified of people like Sarah Palin since she represents true reform.<br/><br/>The campaign is free to spend campaign dollars as they see fit.<br/><br/>They spend it on campaign advertising, and on travel. Therefore they can spend it on wardrobe if necessary.<br/><br/>I think it shows how not-rich and not-elite the Palins are, since unlike the other candidates they did not have a huge TV-ready wardrobe.<br/><br/>What a pitiful bunch of elitists you people are. So this blog is basically a lefty echo chamber.

Shoulda known.

The left is terrified of people like Sarah Palin since she represents true reform.

The campaign is free to spend campaign dollars as they see fit.

They spend it on campaign advertising, and on travel. Therefore they can spend it on wardrobe if necessary.

I think it shows how not-rich and not-elite the Palins are, since unlike the other candidates they did not have a huge TV-ready wardrobe.

What a pitiful bunch of elitists you people are.

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 Leah Ingram Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:34:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1141 Steve:<br/><br/>I took your advice and took out the message about clicking through on the feed. Thanks again for pointing out that inconvenience.<br/><br/>Leah Steve:

I took your advice and took out the message about clicking through on the feed. Thanks again for pointing out that inconvenience.

Leah

]]> By: Kerri C. http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1140 Kerri C. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1140 Actually, I think this reader who didn't believe this to be a relevant post should catch up on the news. With all of the scandals involving Palin using her position as governor of Alaska to charge the state a per diem rate for sleeping in her own home and for spending state money to house her children, who usually weren't invited on trips, in luxury hotels, Leah was pretty careful not to sound partisan when she wrote about the RNC using campaign money to spend $150,000 on her wardrobe. Actually, I think this reader who didn’t believe this to be a relevant post should catch up on the news. With all of the scandals involving Palin using her position as governor of Alaska to charge the state a per diem rate for sleeping in her own home and for spending state money to house her children, who usually weren’t invited on trips, in luxury hotels, Leah was pretty careful not to sound partisan when she wrote about the RNC using campaign money to spend $150,000 on her wardrobe.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 Anonymous Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:16:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1139 I would like to add, since the other reader obviously hasn't been following the news, that it wasn't revealed last week what Hillary Clinton spends on her wardrobe. Why? Because Clinton spends her OWN money - not tax payer money - which McCain/Palin has accepted in federally funded campaign money - on her wardrobe. <br/>I think the subject of frugal shopping and spending $150,000 on clothes is very topical, Leah - Keep up the good work! I would like to add, since the other reader obviously hasn’t been following the news, that it wasn’t revealed last week what Hillary Clinton spends on her wardrobe. Why? Because Clinton spends her OWN money – not tax payer money – which McCain/Palin has accepted in federally funded campaign money – on her wardrobe.
I think the subject of frugal shopping and spending $150,000 on clothes is very topical, Leah – Keep up the good work!

]]> By: StarL http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/comment-page-1/#comment-1138 StarL Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:26:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/5-ways-to-be-a-frugal-shopper-edited/#comment-1138 Your frugal shopping tips are very sensible and helpful. I'm glad there are bloggers like you who write these things down very well--sometimes we all have these thoughts in our heads, but it's a different matter when you express yourself properly and get the message across!<br/><br/>Cheers! More power! Your frugal shopping tips are very sensible and helpful. I’m glad there are bloggers like you who write these things down very well–sometimes we all have these thoughts in our heads, but it’s a different matter when you express yourself properly and get the message across!

Cheers! More power!

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