Loved this article! Since I live in Florida, I don't come across cashmere very often. What I do fine is 100% wool coats that I upcycle into the cutest thick blankets for camping from all the snowbirds that come down here. I pick up plates and glass serveing bowls when I see them as we go to ALOT of potlucks & parties though out the year. I can leave the event when ever I feel & not worry about getting the plate back.
I've also used this to bring food for a sick friend, funerals, and post baby dinners.
We have even picked up crystal platters and used them (filled with culinary delights!) as a wedding present which was raved about!
This sounds like something that would suit my situation to a "T".
Since i would be considdered as a newby yet a quick learner,please would you mind pointing me in the right direction.
My kids are grown now, ages 25 and almost 27. They never had chores, but I did tell them school work was their chore to complete and I expected it to be done.
I love your "Thrift Store Christmas" idea. That's a good idea for office Secret Santa parties.
People actually love the "Sacrificial Plate" as a gift idea. It's easy to match to people's personalities, decor, and interest. For example, I just found THE CUTEST vintage aluminum serving tray at a garage sale over the weekend for $1. It has pirate ships and whales on the handles. We're sending that as a wedding gift along with a bunch of mixed CDs of sea shanties to a friend who is a huge Moby Dick fan.
My 5 year old has chores including making her bed and keeping her room clean. She is also a great helper at dinner time, setting the table and turning off the TV. For all of this, we pay her a small allowance, which she really seems to appreciate.
Well, you definitely got me on board with the "chocolate crack". Just looked at the recipe and decided I have got to make it for Christmas this year. I love being the one to bring both a healthy dish along with a delicious dessert- everyone can appreciate and enjoy both! Thanks for this list, all of these are very easy with little ingredients which equals little money to spend.
Good ideas! I did a ropes course a couple of years ago and it was insanely fun. I live in the Tampa area and there are a ton of random "cheap thrills" around to take advantage of from things like zip lining to paddle boarding. Paint balling scares me though!
I’m looking for a good debt elimination program that works. I bought the John Commutta get out of debt program and it is not working for me. I guess I just wasted more money. Does anyone have any suggestions? Does Mortgage acceleration really work?
A few years back my roommate and I did "A Thrift Store Christmas". Honestly, I got and gave some of the coolest and most thoughtful gifts in my adult Christmas history that year. I absolutely loved this article - especially the tip about a "sacrificial" plate. I really love thrift store kitchen/diningware and I always lose a plate or two at Christmas due to pot luck parties. Why not make it a super cute plate that costs less than a dollar? Great advice!
I have to say I am a bit disappointed in you recommending people do work for their grandma for cash! I agree a college age student doing this is fine, but I would be seriously uncomfortable working for my grandparents for cash now. To be honest, a cup of tea and a sandwich made by granny would be payment enough for me. Grandparents are really important and deserve to be cherished, not used. Also, ditto the grovelling to mum and dad (though I find this less distasteful!) - and as has been seen by Beverley's comment can end up creating a dependency on the bank of mum and dad, which isn't fair on them.
Amazon Mom now requires an Amazon Prime membership. You can get that for the first three months free but if you choose not to pay for Prime after that, you lose the Mom benefits.
I usually do the budgeting manually, although its really tempting to go beyond the budget I think tools such as the one that you used will be a big help on my part. I will definitely check it out.
Our kids have always cleaned their own rooms, washed their own clothes, and helped with a variety of other household chores, such as taking out the trash. We even spent time teaching our sons how to do some basic cooking. It has turned out to be a good thing because now they can share these duties with wives and girlfriends. We always thought it was a good idea to give kids some responsibilities.
I believe that #4 is one of the most important. Once you figure out what truly is a want and a need, priorities tend to shift - which is a good thing.
Determining your needs vs. wants is a big project. I would suggest looking at your bank statement for a couple of months and really try to put your spending in the want or need "bucket". I think that you will be very surprised with your spending choices.
Unfortunately, I probably won't have kids, but if I did they would definitely have age appropriate chores, that would just be a part of their everyday life. For example, making their beds every morning, straightening up their rooms, picking up after themselves with their dirty clothes or dishes, etc.
Great article! Some of my Jewish friends also volunteer on Christmas day to give their Christian friends time off to be with their families. We have a baking night where dozens of cookies are baked then given out to our elderly neighbors. My favorite is a "story telling night of history"
I bring 2 plates of deviled eggs (one regular, one spicy) to any party at the end of the month when I'm too broke to make anything high-end....Super cheap and everyone loves them!
My daughter isn't quite 2 yet, so she doesn't have any real chores at this time, but she will have chores. Right now, she has a small broom and dustpan that she likes to "sweep" things up with (I'm still trying to teach her how they work), and she helps put her toys away. Sometimes she "helps" me with cooking or baking, but that doesn't happen too much.
Loved this article! Since I live in Florida, I don't come across cashmere very often. What I do fine is 100% wool coats that I upcycle into the cutest thick blankets for camping from all the snowbirds that come down here. I pick up plates and glass serveing bowls when I see them as we go to ALOT of potlucks & parties though out the year. I can leave the event when ever I feel & not worry about getting the plate back.
I've also used this to bring food for a sick friend, funerals, and post baby dinners.
We have even picked up crystal platters and used them (filled with culinary delights!) as a wedding present which was raved about!
Hi Lisa.
This sounds like something that would suit my situation to a "T".
Since i would be considdered as a newby yet a quick learner,please would you mind pointing me in the right direction.
Thank you.
Angie
use a magnet.
My kids are grown now, ages 25 and almost 27. They never had chores, but I did tell them school work was their chore to complete and I expected it to be done.
Thanks Sara!
I love your "Thrift Store Christmas" idea. That's a good idea for office Secret Santa parties.
People actually love the "Sacrificial Plate" as a gift idea. It's easy to match to people's personalities, decor, and interest. For example, I just found THE CUTEST vintage aluminum serving tray at a garage sale over the weekend for $1. It has pirate ships and whales on the handles. We're sending that as a wedding gift along with a bunch of mixed CDs of sea shanties to a friend who is a huge Moby Dick fan.
My 5 year old has chores including making her bed and keeping her room clean. She is also a great helper at dinner time, setting the table and turning off the TV. For all of this, we pay her a small allowance, which she really seems to appreciate.
Well, you definitely got me on board with the "chocolate crack". Just looked at the recipe and decided I have got to make it for Christmas this year. I love being the one to bring both a healthy dish along with a delicious dessert- everyone can appreciate and enjoy both! Thanks for this list, all of these are very easy with little ingredients which equals little money to spend.
Good ideas! I did a ropes course a couple of years ago and it was insanely fun. I live in the Tampa area and there are a ton of random "cheap thrills" around to take advantage of from things like zip lining to paddle boarding. Paint balling scares me though!
I would love to see more book and magazine deals.
I’m looking for a good debt elimination program that works. I bought the John Commutta get out of debt program and it is not working for me. I guess I just wasted more money. Does anyone have any suggestions? Does Mortgage acceleration really work?
A few years back my roommate and I did "A Thrift Store Christmas". Honestly, I got and gave some of the coolest and most thoughtful gifts in my adult Christmas history that year. I absolutely loved this article - especially the tip about a "sacrificial" plate. I really love thrift store kitchen/diningware and I always lose a plate or two at Christmas due to pot luck parties. Why not make it a super cute plate that costs less than a dollar? Great advice!
Thanks for the catch! We've updated the piece.
Thanks for the heads up! It's too bad they decided not to continue with that pricing for the moment. I updated the piece.
I have to say I am a bit disappointed in you recommending people do work for their grandma for cash! I agree a college age student doing this is fine, but I would be seriously uncomfortable working for my grandparents for cash now. To be honest, a cup of tea and a sandwich made by granny would be payment enough for me. Grandparents are really important and deserve to be cherished, not used. Also, ditto the grovelling to mum and dad (though I find this less distasteful!) - and as has been seen by Beverley's comment can end up creating a dependency on the bank of mum and dad, which isn't fair on them.
Otherwise, your tips are spot on!
Thanks Ashley for including my post at Brazen! You're the best!
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Amazon Mom now requires an Amazon Prime membership. You can get that for the first three months free but if you choose not to pay for Prime after that, you lose the Mom benefits.
I usually do the budgeting manually, although its really tempting to go beyond the budget I think tools such as the one that you used will be a big help on my part. I will definitely check it out.
Our kids have always cleaned their own rooms, washed their own clothes, and helped with a variety of other household chores, such as taking out the trash. We even spent time teaching our sons how to do some basic cooking. It has turned out to be a good thing because now they can share these duties with wives and girlfriends. We always thought it was a good idea to give kids some responsibilities.
I believe that #4 is one of the most important. Once you figure out what truly is a want and a need, priorities tend to shift - which is a good thing.
Determining your needs vs. wants is a big project. I would suggest looking at your bank statement for a couple of months and really try to put your spending in the want or need "bucket". I think that you will be very surprised with your spending choices.
Unfortunately, I probably won't have kids, but if I did they would definitely have age appropriate chores, that would just be a part of their everyday life. For example, making their beds every morning, straightening up their rooms, picking up after themselves with their dirty clothes or dishes, etc.
I always make artichoke dip: mayo, artichoke, parmesian cheese, garlic powder, and sprinkle paprika on top, served with crackers or wheat thins.
Great article! Some of my Jewish friends also volunteer on Christmas day to give their Christian friends time off to be with their families. We have a baking night where dozens of cookies are baked then given out to our elderly neighbors. My favorite is a "story telling night of history"
I bring 2 plates of deviled eggs (one regular, one spicy) to any party at the end of the month when I'm too broke to make anything high-end....Super cheap and everyone loves them!
My daughter isn't quite 2 yet, so she doesn't have any real chores at this time, but she will have chores. Right now, she has a small broom and dustpan that she likes to "sweep" things up with (I'm still trying to teach her how they work), and she helps put her toys away. Sometimes she "helps" me with cooking or baking, but that doesn't happen too much.