Frugality is a virtue, particularly in today’s chaotic economic climate that is sweeping the globe.  While we strive to keep our eyes in Jesus and to trust in God to work for our good in all things, as good stewards we’re also pinching our pennies.

I’m currently the only member of our family who wears prescription eyeglasses, but I suspect that my husband might need them as well.  I want to have his eyes tested, but he’s a bit reluctant to do so – it’s only been 20 or so years since his last exam! However, even spending $300 for every pair of glasses I buy, every two years or so, adds up to a lot of money over the course of a lifetime.

I just had my eyes retested a few months ago, and it looks like I won’t need a new pair for awhile, but when I do, it’ll be Zennioptical.com for me.  Where else can you buy a pair of glasses made to your specifications from $8 and up?  They have a wide selection of frames; here is a particularly cute pair.  Red – one of my favourite colours!

Not everyone sees ‘eye to eye’ on this matter however.  Take Clark Howard for example, a radio personality well known for his frugality.  His show notes indicate that while he might be ready to use Zenni Optical for every eyeglasses purchase in his family, not everyone is ready to go whole hog.

Since we haven’t tried them yet, I can’t say for sure; but it’s likely there won’t be any hold outs in this house – not at that price!