Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice 2973: My 750 Dollar Bread Making Machine by Mr. Money Mustache on Frugality and Financial Independence
Dec 17, 2024
Mr. Money Mustache, a renowned financial blogger and early retirement advocate, shares how a $10 secondhand bread machine transformed his kitchen and finances. He illustrates how this simple appliance saved over $750 while boosting creativity with homemade bread and gourmet pizza. With anecdotes about frugality and indulgence, he emphasizes the joy and cost-effectiveness of making your own meals, encouraging listeners to consider their local secondhand options for a delightful culinary journey.
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Initial Hesitation and Frugal Inspiration
- Mr. Money Mustache was initially hesitant about buying a bread maker, associating it with unused appliances.
- However, after a dinner at frugal friends' house and seeing their success, he reconsidered.
Finding Affordable Bread Makers
- Check Craigslist for used bread machines. Many people sell almost-new ones at significantly lower prices.
Cost and Time Savings of Homemade Bread
- Homemade bread is cheaper than store-bought and takes less time than going to the grocery store.
- It reduces waste by eliminating plastic bags.