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| Sun, 10-20-2013 - 8:02am |
Kind of joking there. But the other day I met a mom who was certain she knew which area schools were the best. I told her my children are happily in public school, but upon entering middle school and/or upon entering 8th grade, if any of mine wants, then we'll take a tour of all of the schools in the area ~ private, several Catholic. Not a Catholic, lol, she told me unequivocally that, yes, I needed to take my children on a tour of the local Catholic schools NOW because they are the best schools in the area. Because of course her kids went there. Her children graduated from high school long ago, but I never quite got my answer on what they were all doing now. 
Anyway, the "conversation" (monologue?) continued until my friend saw me cornered. Has this kind of thing happened to you ~ older mom telling you how to do it better? How do you handle moms with children older than yours who are a little too liberal and pushy with their advices? ....Have you ever been that mom?

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You were underage when you purchased your home? And no, you never stated why it was different.
PumpkinAngel
Personally, I think the more educational/enrichment activities that you can have with your kids, the better. We all enjoyed traveling together. Still do. What is to be gained by putting off for tomorrow things that you can enjoy today. if of course, you can afford to do those things without compromising your longterm financial goals?
I don't focus on using money to make memories, I let them happen where they do. I know that I can save money and still make memories and live my life, I don't live in your either/or world.
PumpkinAngel
Once again, I find myself amused that person who claims to know so many different people is once again asking for examples.
What does knowing so many different people have to do with asking for examples?
Taking a walk, having a picnic, reading books, cuddling/snuggling, talking, playing games in the backyard, those are examples of free activities. Saving and spending can be a ton of things: zoo, museums, local festivales, school functions, going to the dollar show...all kinds of things.
Again, most of these things require some type of money involved.
Lol.
Most people live close enough to a few things such as zoos, trails, rivers, beaches, parks, etc, that involve free or low cost opportunties for family recreation or "memory making." If they don't, perhaps they had best stop bragging about what a wonderful, vibrant, forward-thinking area they have chosen to live in.
MOST, not ALL.
The whole thing about baking sheets and stuff initially costing money is stupid. Of course things cost money. The idea is that you can make memories around your house, no EXTRA money, and you don't have to go and spend hundreds of dollars, or go on an expensive trip, to "make memories."
Why is it stupid? You STILL had to spend money to do these things. I never said you had to spend hundreds of dollars or go on expensive trips to make memories.
Or maybe YOU do. I wouldn't know.
Nope I don't and never said I did.
What part of "free or cheap" is confusing to you, Morty?
You were underage when you purchased your home?
Nope, I said I was close to Bord's older son's age when I did.
You've been going on for years about how "always save" and "never spend," which is just stupid. I pointed out that we always budget for travel and experiences, and that many of the things we do/did together to make memories on a regular basis are free or cheap. I don't know what point you are trying to make now. You keep pointing out how you need to "spend" to make memories. Nobody said everything was free. Most people, if they have three brain cells to rub together, can figure out some free or cheap fun things to do as a family. if the cost of making cookies or raking leaves is interfering with your savings goals, perhaps you had better rethink your budget.
I don't focus on using money to make memories, I let them happen where they do. I know that I can save money and still make memories and live my life, I don't live in your either/or world.
Neither do I but I am a realist and know that most things DO require money to do.
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