Comments on: The Problems With Keeping Things Pristine http://www.pfadvice.com/2013/02/27/the-problems-with-keeping-things-pristine/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Wed, 22 May 2013 20:38:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Coriander http://www.pfadvice.com/2013/02/27/the-problems-with-keeping-things-pristine/comment-page-1/#comment-1025788 Coriander Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:18:11 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/?p=14379#comment-1025788 I believe in the use what you have philosophy. I started using my good china about 10 years ago and its a joy every time I sit down to eat. When pieces get cracked or broken, it goes in the trash and when its all used up, I’ll get a new pattern.

]]> By: Donna http://www.pfadvice.com/2013/02/27/the-problems-with-keeping-things-pristine/comment-page-1/#comment-1025495 Donna Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:34:39 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/?p=14379#comment-1025495 My philosophy is that I won’t buy something unless I will really use it or love it. I don’t believe in collectibles for the sake of collecting- it’s just more crud to dust.

]]> By: Aleta http://www.pfadvice.com/2013/02/27/the-problems-with-keeping-things-pristine/comment-page-1/#comment-1025435 Aleta Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:29:28 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/?p=14379#comment-1025435 Loved your article. Unfortunately, most of us don’t realize the importance of enjoying what we have until something tragic happens. I grew up in homes where you couldn’t have any marks on furniture and many items that were never used. I lived like that for many years with my husband and children until Hurricane Andrew hit us. Somehow, I learned what was really important. I had a very valuable piano that became valueless after the hurrican.

My most important lesson was not to hold on to anything too tightly. I watched my ancestors store valuable china in a china closet that they never used. Have clothes in a closet waiting for the perfect time to wear them, but were never used.

Today, I try to use all of these items. If I have a nick or scratch in furniture; I call it character. Life is about living and enjoying what you have. Yes, we all have to take care of what we have but not to the extent that we don’t enjoy the use of it.

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