Maybe it's not frugal, but imo it is responsible to not spend money where she feels it's low-ROI (economy plus) to afford things that are higher-ROI (eg a new bag). It's kind of a tacky suggestion to make, but given it's from a child to a parent, it seems like a good opportunity for OP to reinforce how budgeting works.Re-read the OP. The daughter is not frugal. If she was going to donate the savings to a worthy charity, maybe I would go along, but new make-up, clothes and handbags? No way.
Fwiw I've spent money on bags, makeup and clothes (I suppose almost all women have), but never on upgrading my flights -- and I consider myself frugal.
Statistics: Posted by happy_statistician — Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:36 pm