I dislike telling people how to spend, not spend their
money. The things I feel are worth their price tag are not the same for
everyone. When asked, I’d offer my opinion. That’s what friends are for, right?
I had a friend of mine mention how she was having trouble adjusting to her
husband’s new job, and the pay cut. In the same breath, she just couldn’t go without getting a manicure.
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She’s a stay-at-home mom, and she seems to stay
busy. While she was getting her nails done she had someone at her house
cleaning…She has 2 boys, one in school, on in pre-school several days a week. I
have two boys also. I know that just one can do serious damage to a bathroom
quickly. Boys really are nasty little creatures. While I can’t imagine feeling
like I needed either, I know we have must have items as well.
My Husband has a thing for electronics, gadgets and recently
guns. The boys share his interests, less the guns. The girl is obsessed with
shoes. My must have luxury is quiet. With three kids it comes at a high price,
lack of sleep. I don’t mind the kids noise, but I find it difficult to be me
without time to decompress at the end of the day.
I’m not sure my price is all that different from my friends
but what price to you put on sanity?
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Manis and pedis. I absolutely love the one in your pic actually. I do spend money on myself and my daughter on stuff people may consider frivolous. I work a lot though so I justify it all with this is why I work. I don't judge anyone for the happiness they choose, unless of course kids aren't being fed or are being neglected.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, and if she hadn't asked I don't think it would have crossed my mind... Cheers.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think those nails look like a cupcake. But I digress. We all come into this world with nothing. We are raised, and trained to believe what we can and cannot live without. Our bodies tell us what necessities we can't live without. Somewhere along the line, I think we get caught up in the wants and forget the real needs. But I also think everyone deserves a little something, a little reward maybe. But there again what is little to one person, is big to another. So subjective, good post;)
ReplyDeleteDelightful post. Take the list of the needs first after getting those then you can spend to the wants list. That's my strategy hope it help. Anyways thanks for sharing this.
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