Keep or give up?

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Keep or give up?
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Wed, 10-22-2008 - 1:48pm

There was a question in the local newspaper, last weekend that made me think. With the economy the way it is, what could you give up and what could you not give up, to save some money? One said she'd move to a smaller apartment, but couldn't give up her continuing education. Another could give up her spur of the moment travels, but couldn't give up her pedicures. Still another could give up her Starbucks, but won't give up her wine.


I would have a lot of trouble giving up my Friday dinner out. It's not expensive, just a meal at the local family restaurant, but I don't have to cook it or clean up after. I could easily give up a couple of magazine subscriptions. There's so much info available online, that I really don't need more papers cluttering up the place. I generate enough clutter by myself! LOL


What could you not give up and what would you have no trouble doing away with, if needed, to make ends meet?

Jan


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Wed, 10-29-2008 - 5:48pm

I love this question Jan... I remember when you asked it at chat... I started to think about it and

     

 

          

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Wed, 10-29-2008 - 7:51pm

HI Deb


So good to see you at chat today and I am so glad you did post to this like you said you would. Come back soon huh???


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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 1:40pm
Lor, I know, I can't give up books, either. Now, though, I only buy an occasional paperback. I use the library for most of my books. It's great, since I already paid for

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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 1:43pm
Red, in this area, the garage sales, resale shops and consignment stores are doing a booming business! Also, freecycle is another great resource for many people. I'd rather give things away than go through the trouble of holding a garage sale.

Jan


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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 1:55pm

MC, that frappachino sounds good. I don't have

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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 2:04pm

Mary, I know things are really tight for you. You do have some good, money saving ideas for the rest of us. I've been making sure to turn off lights when I leave a room, as well as being sure to

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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 2:08pm
Mindy, I just can't picture you as a nun! Yep, I couldn't give up my internet, either.

Jan


 

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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 2:20pm

Kaci, yes, the cell is worth it! I'd hate to give up mine, since I feel more secure with it. It's also been handy the few times I needed it to call AAA, when I had car trouble.


When I pick up an item while shopping (other than for groceries), I've started to ask myself if it's something I really need, will I use it, will it improve my life or add to my happiness. If I answer yes, then I'll buy it.


The perennials are a great idea. Every spring I buy flats of annuals and often never get all of them planted. Such a waste, just to turn them into compost!

Jan


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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 2:22pm
For sure!!! LOL

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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 2:25pm
I never even started going to a casino. With my luck, I could just drive by and toss my money out the window and get the same results! I know many find it entertaining, but I'd be too anxious about losing money. LOL

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