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In an article entitled Austere Times? Perfect,the gleefully frugal are starting to cut back on spendings willingly. Becky Martin is one of them. Ms. Martin has cut up her 10 credit cards, borrows movies from the library, and has begun to grow her own fruits and vegtables in her backyard- all the while her family is sitting comfortably. With a job as a real estate investor, and her husband working as a plastic surgeon- their home sits on the grounds of a 12-hole country club in Cincinnati.
American spending is down and savings are up. There are other people out there just like the Martins. People are frugal and loving it. Whether its driving out of your way to save a few cents on gas or only buying food on sale at the market, saving has made people feel better about themselves.
In some places, there are groups forming to ecourage the frugal lifestyle. Whether it's for moms or fashionistas, these groups encourage penny pinching shopping options. The Frugal and Fabulous Moms is one group that reaches out to the coupon-clipping, stylish mom that loves a great deal.
The gleefully frugal hope that the recsession brings about a new generation of budgeting.The article did a good job of painting a picture of what people are doing to save a buck. I would include some of the extreme, or unique things people are doing. This would really pull readers in. I would also like to hear about what some men are doing too to cut back. The article seems to focus on the actions of women, however I think it would be helpful and interesting to learn about what men are saving money on also. The story used captive quotes and even included some humor which made it more appealing.