Comments on: Saving money feeds my soul.

By: boston moving labor

boston moving labor — Sun, 24 May 2009 08:35:01 +0000

In addition to asking myself if something adds value to my life, I ask if my buying it possibly adds value to someone else's life.

By: mini baccarat

mini baccarat — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:39:49 +0000

At the time of financial crises we need to come together united and try to solve the problems which are responsible for such a hazard. We need to overcome it. It is meant to bring calm to the population and markets and display government strength and stability.

By: Tao

Tao — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:02:57 +0000

Or, take a look at the other side of the coin. Besides saving, how to add another stream of income doing something you love? Now, that will make you think.

By: laurin

laurin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:24:05 +0000

Just had to agree with the others that organic milk saves us so much money. In addition to tasting much better, it never goes bad before my family finishes a carton. It's been five years now for us and we have saved a lot. Plus, no guilt for pouring spoiled milk down the drain.

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:07:38 +0000

Its so strange, I find this to be true, too! Whenever I buy non-organic, I find myself throwing out off milk. Such a waste. But my organic brand seems to last so well..

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:06:30 +0000

I love my brand of organic milk that I buy here in Australia… It just tastes so much better.

By: CarrieM

CarrieM — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:13:37 +0000

I didn't know that, thanks kc!

By: kc

kc — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:20:10 +0000

I actually feel that buying organic milk *saves* my household money each month. Organic milk — for a number of reasons — stays fresher much longer than conventional milk.

If we buy a gallon of organic, we can stretch that through 2-3 weeks, where a normal container of milk would be well spoiled.

Buying organic is more expensive upfront, but allows us to purchase less milk throughout the month and feel good about what we're buying!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:48:10 +0000

I like your questions – very helpful as a sieve before making any purchase.

I also like one of your other posts where you point out that cheap can be expensive in the long run.

I'm cultivated – put me in almost any store and somehow the thing I most desire will have a big price tag – I don't plan it that way – it's just what I love.

So, I'm working on your amortization theory – letting myself spend big on some purchases knowing I'll have/love the items for years – amortizing can be my friend (still have trouble parting with the cash, though!).

By: CarrieM

CarrieM — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:46:36 +0000

The origin of products is essential! And asking if a purchase adds value to someone else's life is lovely L'Tanya, thanks.