Things this frugalist won’t do this Christmas

I’m making a Christmas time resolution.  Because I am a ‘frugalist’. The list includes things I won’t do this Christmas. Some are for lighthearted fun and some I am dead serious about! It’s up to you though to decide! I am sure you will have fun.

Here’s my List

1. I won’t eat Brussels sprouts. I’ve heard bitter foods are not good for my liver and I’m taking that as gospel truth.
2. I won’t overstuff myself. I’m the one who will suffer from the belly ache. So I’m just not!
3. I won’t pay the postman, garbage man or any other man (or woman for that matter) any tip! I do my job, get paid and don’t get tips. So they won’t get either (at least not from me).
4. I won’t add too much to the garbage man’s workload. (bad enough he’s not getting any tip from me). Instead, I will try to reuse, reduce and recycle as much as possible. (See my post about the landfill)
5. I won’t buy any new decorations no matter how beautiful they are, nor how inexpensive they seem.
6. I will not drink any alcohol, nor smoke, nor take any drug not prescribed by my doctor. Yes, you heard that right!
7. I will not bother my children about cleaning their rooms. It’s their mess. If they want to wallow in it over Christmas, they can. Come the New Year though….
8. I won’t watch any ‘Christmas movie’ because I know what is going to happen. I will fall asleep.
9. I won’t do anything remotely resembling ‘work’. It’s Christmas. Time for family fun, not slaving for Caesar.
10. I won’t look disappointed at some of the rubbish gifts I know I will get. I will secretly hope that I can get to the receipt so I can return the gift and take the money instead!
11. I won’t wear sandals, regardless how pretty. My toes will feel the hurt!
12. I don’t expect any gifts from some people. That way I won’t be surprised (mean bastards!)
13. I won’t complain (too much) about the exorbitant pay of footballers and politicians.
14. I won’t ignore one beggar on the street if I see them during Christmas.
15. I won’t buy any advent calendar. I have a perfectly good calendar, plus I know deception when I see it. This is a deliberate attempt to get me to put on weight so I will not be fooled. Let that money remain in my pocket! Here’s how you can help with a reverse advent calendar.
16. I won’t eat more than my fair share of Christmas cake. Hahahaha. Check out this Jamaican Christmas cake recipe and see if you could avoid eating your fair share!
17. I will not deny the call to take part in one of the fun family games. After all, that’s what the season is about. Fun, fun, fun.
18. I won’t take a break from blogging. I need the income! Do you want to become a blogger? Read my tips to start blogging to see how. Here’s the perfect course that is more than affordable.
19. I won’t X out Christ out of Christmas. I will remember that He is the reason for the season.
20. I won’t spend money just for the sake of it. I will remember that the New Year is just around the corner and I will need money then!

So what do you think? Which of these do you share as a resolution? Let me know by dropping me a line at joleisacreed@yahoo.com or in the comments section below.

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