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#71419 - 08/04/04 12:18 AM
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Registered: 01/03/03
Posts: 117
Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
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For me, the better question is what DON'T we spend money on!! It seems like is has been never ending, since that glorious day almost 30 years ago when my oldest daughter was born. Braces, piano lessons, cheerleading outfits, college tuition 8 years in a row (the girls are 4 years apart), then the capper was the wedding this January of our youngest. Oh, my that was a large check!!! Now, we are saving for the other daughter's wedding, remodeling the kitchen, after which we need to tile the whole house, get new window treatments, new furniture, etc. etc. etc. The list never ends. I couldn't help but think when I was attending my daughter's showers this past year, that there really should be showers for us long married folks. All that stuff needs to be replaced; why are all those gifts wasted on the young? hahaha
What I LOVE to spend money on, however, is cruising. Just love that!!!
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#71422 - 08/04/04 02:34 AM
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Registered: 11/08/03
Posts: 3512
Loc: outer space
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I say my whole life is on the JIT (Just In Time) management system. I studied it in college. There was LIFO and FIFO and maybe others that I now forget. It seems like God has me on the JIT system. Just in time when I see something I really need to buy money usually comes along. Of course this major remodeling project is really testing the system, but so far we're still afloat. smile
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#71424 - 08/04/04 03:43 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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#71425 - 08/05/04 07:58 AM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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with me it's purses. I love those things. But getting back to Mary at Cheapskate Monthly, and by the way, it's http://www.cheapskatemonthly.com/if you want to go take a peek... Now where was I...oh yeah, she taught me that you don't have to have a raise in salary to save money. You don't have to inherit your fortune to save money, you don't have to take out a loan...doo da..doo da. She has sound wisdom, and if you find yourself in a bind, late paying your bills, or just need advice on how to save, please go and read the site info. Yes, it cost to join and be a regular member, but the cost is minimal compare to how it can change your life. Just a suggestion... JJ
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#71427 - 08/06/04 01:53 AM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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Shoes and clothes are my vices. Don't drink or party or do bad things. My husband knew before he married me that I can't resist a great pair of shoes so he was warned well in advance. And, I have found Shoe Heaven and it's located in Paris, France in the Galleria Lafayette. Seven stories of glorious shopping. Only problem is...the clothes are in French Women sizes and they aren't very big. No problem with the shoes though My sister divides her time between Paris and Provence (married a French man) so I watch for special flight deals and try to visit her at least once a year. We walk every where we go or take the Metro (that is an experience in itself!) so no matter how much I eat, I don't gain weight. However, my feet feel like hot pizza pans at night after I've literally fallen into bed. Plus, they aren't big on air conditioning either. Not good when you're having hot flashes! Anyway, after all that rambling, I don't enjoy a whole lot of things that much. I mean, not that get me so excited as whipping out my credit card for a funky pair of shoes that can't be found in America! My family calls me The Shoe Queen and they've got that right!
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#71430 - 08/07/04 07:51 AM
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Registered: 12/11/03
Posts: 504
Loc: Pennsylvania
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My husband and I spend the most money on education, food, clothing, videos/DVD's, housing and short trips.
We used to eat out a lot but we've got back some and saved a bunch...
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#71436 - 08/09/04 05:55 PM
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 23647
Loc: Maryland
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While roaming the streets of this beach town with my son and his friend yesterday we saw a sign for FRIED OREOS! What is this world coming to? No, we didn't indulge. We were more grossed out than anything. I like the original Oreo's.
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#71437 - 08/09/04 06:22 PM
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Registered: 11/01/03
Posts: 1076
Loc: Ohio, USA
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Ewww...that sounds awful, Dotsie.
I guess our biggest expense and only indulgence is eating out. I rarely cook these days, 'cause it's usually just the two of us, and we eat nothing alike.
Donna
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#71438 - 08/14/04 02:29 AM
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Registered: 04/08/03
Posts: 267
Loc: Florida
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This one is easy for me- I spend most of my money on vet bills. I have 4 dogs and 4 cats, and most of them have had medical problems. I am just now paying off a vet bill from when one of my cats was really sick years ago.
I'm currently trying to get all my credit cards paid off. Then I'll just have one that I will only use for emergencies. Or try anyway.
I have stopped buying new clothes, shoes, and jewlrey, but boy has it been hard. I can't even turn on QVC or HSN. :-)
A lot of money goes into home maintenance, too, which never seems to quit. I now need a new roof in addition to new carpet, new paint, new wallpaper, etc. There's also some type of small rodents in my attic that are making quite a bit of noise at night and having lots of fun tearing up my insulation. Sometimes it seems it would be easier to just raze the house and start from square one again.
Best to all, Kelly
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