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Things I don't need

November 17th, 2008 at 03:35 pm

I have made a list of things that we have a surplus of at home, and we don't need to buy new ones at the store.
I am trying to save, I really am, but I have weaknesses.
So, I am trying to steer clear of wish lists, online window shopping, and the like.
I am trying to be more thankful for what I do have. That is the reason for the list.
I have a list on the fridge of things we need that we run out of in the kitchen.
I do put other household items that we may need:ear cleaners, t.p., soap, etc.

We have plenty of school supplies for all three of us in school.
I will never have to buy a pen or pencil again. There are too many food storage containers. I will not buy another box of sandwich bags until I have used all other items at home to hold things in.
Holidays always bring in candy.
True that most of the Halloween candy is gone, I don't want to buy any new since they will be getting some for Christmas.
This is really more than just about saving money, it is to show my family that we have so much and should be thankful. There are those out there without a home to live in, job to go to, and car to get there in.
We have warm beds, two vehicles, food in the fridge, and each other.

Posted in Hints and Tips Wanted, Loving my budget, Darling Dears, Kitchen Overhaul (Body and Mind), Growing my Savings, Money Management, Weighty Subjects | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “Things I don't need”

  1. gamecock43 Says:
    November 17th, 2008 at 03:41 pm 1226936482
    1226936482

    My mom used to buy things and never ever use it because it was 'too nice'. I also had this habit until after college when my favorite perfume had gone bad, so many of my skincare products had turned, and I had a cabinet full of expensive clothes that I never wore and were now to small. Now I don't buy unless the first one is gone! I open up everything as soon as I get home and start enjoying it. It saves me money because I don't think of replacing an item until the first is gone- and I enjoy having a clean looking house. And I rarely get into a situation where we need something but don't have it.

  2. Koppur Says:
    November 17th, 2008 at 03:47 pm 1226936825
    1226936825

    Sounds like you are very thankful for the important things. *smile*

    I used to buy stuff, use it once, then never again. Now I try and make myself wait at least 24 hours before I buy somehing I want. More often than not, I decide not to go back for it.

  3. Ms. Pearl Says:
    November 17th, 2008 at 04:27 pm 1226939252
    1226939252

    I like this. Thank you.

  4. Amber Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 02:16 am 1227838561
    1227838561

    Good idea I need to make a list of things myself

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