thriftiness

A Citigroup report, for example, argues that US consumers are shifting towards "conscientious consumption", embracing a "thriftiness" focused on value and quality, not quantity.

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis 2009

The end of easy access to consumer credit will, he argues, lead to "thriftiness" focused on "value", rather than "frugality" focused on low prices.

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis 2009

This thriftiness has enabled IKEA to shrug off the past year's soaring commodity prices.

Early Frugal Nature Guides Today's IKEA Innovations Jens Hansegard 2011

One personal, one form letter (on a third of a sheet of paper, I admire the thriftiness). * grin*

At Least Now I Can Stop Counting « A Little Imagination 2010

With a half-nod toward thriftiness in these tough economic times, here are some gifts to consider that won't cost more than a C-note. uNu battery case for iPhones $35 for the Power DX-1700B model.

Tech Gifts That Don't Break the Holiday Budget Cristina Louros-Ricardo 2011

But it's not normal for people to practice abstinence, restraint, even self-denial, no matter how much we hear about the planet's impending demise, unless some marketing genius can make thriftiness more appealing.

From conspicuous consumption to conspicuous frugality 2009

Although the single-story house has an air of neo-modernist luxury, thriftiness is actually behind many of its details.

Summering in Style in Scandinavia J. S. Marcus 2011

"My mother and aunt's thriftiness and creativity with leftovers and incidental ingredients unconsciously became part of my own approach."

A Chef Opens His Recipe Box Aram Bakshian Jr. 2012

The two-day shadow--which can take mere mortals four days to grow--has become a facial hair staple in the past few years, perhaps popularized by recession thriftiness and TSA's tight scrutiny of razorblades and shave creams.

Trend of the moment: Two-day stubble 2011

But it's not normal for people to practice abstinence, restraint, even self-denial, no matter how much we hear about the planet's impending demise, unless some marketing genius can make thriftiness more appealing.

From conspicuous consumption to conspicuous frugality 2009