Comments on: Does Every Purchase Have to Mean Something?

By: Gail

Gail — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:07:43 +0000

I have found over the years what triggers my buy me signal. If I have the money I many times will give in, otherwise I don’t. Many things that most women ‘can’t live without’ I can pass by with no problem. Most of my I want thats are cheap, entertaining, educational, and also give me knowledge for our on line business. I love reading sewing and quilting books and magazines and the knowledge I gain from them is supstantial and as most of my life is spent trying not to hurt from arthritis I have found them to be an easy way to take my mind off of the pain for an hour or two or three. If my I want it urgeings were more expensive, I would have to be very much more careful in my wants. Some things don’t haven’t any real meaning other than the comfort they offer.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:47:53 +0000

I feel that everything I purchase should always have meaning to it, that way I’m not just merely “wasting” hard earned money on something I don’t need or wont use! I prefer “being in love” with an item before making a purchase, that way that item will be well taken care of and will last well beyond its years possibly handed down to my children once they turn adults examples:(cast iron cookware,electronics, some pieces of furniture like wood,and small decor items that withstand lots of use along with years due to quality,and maybe certain books that were my favorites!) I wont make a purchase if I know I will not put that item to good use! Good day to all!

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:54:38 +0000

I personally enjoy spending more when it means something.

If I had money to burn, then whatever. But most of us have to manage finite resources. The more efficient I am with my own resources, the happier I am overall.

Of course, people always focus on the negative. We may not be throwing around money *just because* and are not quick to be spontaneous or splurge, but we have always had the means to finance our true wants and dreams. That’s priceless! Do you think I give a flip that I can’t afford to eat out more? I could care less! & doing so would take away from spending time with my kids, and from the material luxuries that we do really enjoy.