I’m no actor, but last night I debuted on Broadway.

Okay, it was Off-Broadway. But still: it was in Times Square, on a legitimate stage, by that I mean one requiring me to keep all my clothes on. To me, that qualifies. (And hey, sigh of relief!)

So what was I doing on stage? Well, I was getting a hair cut. Yes. As part of the show.

(“Oh,” I hear you say, “those crazy artsy-fartsy types! Who pays to watch someone else get a hair cut? Some freaky fetish types?”).

Uh… well… maybe. Actually, my friend produced the show, a combination of musical/dance/hair care/live hair cuts kinda thing. You know: mixed genre. Post-modern. Third wall is a barber chair…

Now, the reason I bring it up is that being frugal doesn’t necessarily mean you have to settle for boring. I’ve been delighted to find that being frugal and stretching your dollars can be a creative pursuit. You have to find or create opportunities and creativity can be key.

So, when my friend called and said, “Do you want to be part of my show, and in the process get a free hair cut?”, I said, “Hell, yes!”.

Sometimes, stretching a dollar means you have to stretch, too, and get outside your comfort zone. In this example, I had to agree to be on stage (eek!). I also had to let this uber-stylist cut my hair while toe-tapping and singing. And you know, TRUST that scissors wouldn’t pierce my eyeballs or that I would walk away with a moussed-up disaster after a public embarrassment.

I’m happy to report that I love my new haircut and had a great time in the process. Free champagne didn’t hurt, either. (SuperCuts never gives me booze. Hello? SuperCuts: paradigm-changing idea… turn Tuesdays into “booze and buzz cuts, booze and bobs” day!)

We are all guilty of spending money because we’re too lazy to do something. And we are all guilty of wasting money on frivolous items. Yet, with a little effort, some creativity, and a willingness to try something new often there are ways to get just about anything you need or want. And sometimes, it can be more fun than the usual option.

Now… lets hope the show runs long enough for me to get another hair cut!

Join me as we discuss rich living on a budget and creative finance over at the Millionaire Artist group.

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