I consider myself conservative. I don't like to waste stuff, especially food. I cook smaller portions, cut recipes in half, and try and to not throw away a bunch of leftovers, however DH prefers a Delmonico steak, and I prefer filet mignon. We eat well, and have good food to eat, we just make it on smaller portions.
I shop sales, use coupons, and pass up several items just because I don't truly "need" them. I always have on the back of my mind retirement and being on a fixed income at some point in the future, and having a nest egg for the incidents that are bound to come up. I want to be able to live comfortably in retirement and not have to go without necessary things. I don't need the newest and latest of everything to live a good and fulfilling life but I have the things that make me happy and content.