Comments on: Spending on What Matters to You http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/ Live Well for Less Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:17:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Melissa http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17421 Melissa Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:58:48 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17421 We save so that we can eat out more!! Also for a nice vacation :) We save so that we can eat out more!! Also for a nice vacation :)

]]> By: candace http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17377 candace Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:07:03 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17377 I work hard to cut corners--coupons for groceries and household items, clothes only way on sale, handmade gifts, not needing at 72 degree house in the summer--so we're able to do other things without financial strain. We paid cash for our vacation to Mexico this month. Next goal: buying our first house! I work hard to cut corners–coupons for groceries and household items, clothes only way on sale, handmade gifts, not needing at 72 degree house in the summer–so we’re able to do other things without financial strain. We paid cash for our vacation to Mexico this month. Next goal: buying our first house!

]]> By: april http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17341 april Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:02:21 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17341 we eat soups, casseroles, and crockpot meals over winter so we can grill delicious ribs and steaks in the summer :) we eat soups, casseroles, and crockpot meals over winter so we can grill delicious ribs and steaks in the summer :)

]]> By: JANE4girls http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17339 JANE4girls Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:40:47 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17339 we skimp on a ton of things all year so that I can take the girls on a nice family vacation once a year. We just got back from 8 days in California. It was awesome! we skimp on a ton of things all year so that I can take the girls on a nice family vacation once a year. We just got back from 8 days in California. It was awesome!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17336 Sheila Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:34:33 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17336 Berres Bros. coffee!! Berres Bros. coffee!!

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17335 Rhonda Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:24:23 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17335 I've been buying as many $25 gift certificates from restaurant dot com as I can afford -- it makes it a whole lot easier when they're 80% off! My 16yo loves sushi, so I've been buying the GCs to Japanese restaurants and saving them for special outings. I’ve been buying as many $25 gift certificates from restaurant dot com as I can afford — it makes it a whole lot easier when they’re 80% off! My 16yo loves sushi, so I’ve been buying the GCs to Japanese restaurants and saving them for special outings.

]]> By: Megan J http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17333 Megan J Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:14:20 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17333 We try to save on staples with coupons and Aldi shopping so that we can splurge a little on special food items like rose water, pine nuts and vanilla beans. We're also scrimping now to fund a big back-packing trip around Eastern Europe next summer. We try to save on staples with coupons and Aldi shopping so that we can splurge a little on special food items like rose water, pine nuts and vanilla beans. We’re also scrimping now to fund a big back-packing trip around Eastern Europe next summer.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17317 Jacqueline Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:12:09 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17317 My kids and I have just started couponing, but I've always been very thrifty. We just do not spend money. If I get a chance to splurge I take my kids out to eat at a nice place and let them get whatever they want,they are only 2 and 4,and they have had a lot of fun trying new and different foods. Then we either go to the library or the park. My kids and I have just started couponing, but I’ve always been very thrifty. We just do not spend money. If I get a chance to splurge I take my kids out to eat at a nice place and let them get whatever they want,they are only 2 and 4,and they have had a lot of fun trying new and different foods. Then we either go to the library or the park.

]]> By: Rachel A. http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17316 Rachel A. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:58:18 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17316 I can slurge on buying a few comfortable maternity to get me through my first pregnancy and future pregnancies!(: Although, I spend extra money, I want to get the best value for my money. I can slurge on buying a few comfortable maternity to get me through my first pregnancy and future pregnancies!(: Although, I spend extra money, I want to get the best value for my money.

]]> By: Dana @ Frugal in Virginia http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17309 Dana @ Frugal in Virginia Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:27:13 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17309 We also splurge on fruit in the summer. My daughter and I absolutely love it! We cut back on buying other snack items this time of year since we snack on fruit so often now. We also splurge on fruit in the summer. My daughter and I absolutely love it! We cut back on buying other snack items this time of year since we snack on fruit so often now.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17308 Andrea Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:15:14 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17308 I'm waiting for Bowers' Farm to open in July - otherwise, I skimped and sold on Ebay so I could buy my husband a new 40" Sony Bravia. WITH CASH! :) I'm actually going to try and get my groceries down to $150 for the summer - I think with all the fresh, in season veggies (like good ol' Wisconsin sweet corn!) going on, and sticking to "whole foods", I think it is very feasible! I’m waiting for Bowers’ Farm to open in July – otherwise, I skimped and sold on Ebay so I could buy my husband a new 40″ Sony Bravia. WITH CASH! :)

I’m actually going to try and get my groceries down to $150 for the summer – I think with all the fresh, in season veggies (like good ol’ Wisconsin sweet corn!) going on, and sticking to “whole foods”, I think it is very feasible!

]]> By: Andrea @ MommySnacks.net http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17301 Andrea @ MommySnacks.net Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:36:43 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17301 OM - that face is too cute!!! I definitely buy up the produce in the summer! And, I'll pay an extra dollar for seedless watermelon! I accidentally bought a seeded watermelon and my kids WON'T eat it! I don't blame them, it's too much work!! OM – that face is too cute!!! I definitely buy up the produce in the summer! And, I’ll pay an extra dollar for seedless watermelon! I accidentally bought a seeded watermelon and my kids WON’T eat it! I don’t blame them, it’s too much work!!

]]> By: Sue http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17297 Sue Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:41:50 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17297 I tend to also splurge on fruit too. I tend to like fruits more then veggeis anyways so I figure at least I'm getting my food groups in. My husband and little guy also really like fruit so it's always gone pretty fast. Never have any waste so I don't mind spending a bit more on it. I tend to also splurge on fruit too. I tend to like fruits more then veggeis anyways so I figure at least I’m getting my food groups in. My husband and little guy also really like fruit so it’s always gone pretty fast. Never have any waste so I don’t mind spending a bit more on it.

]]> By: Marcy http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17291 Marcy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:02:52 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17291 He's so cute, Mercedes! I also splurge on fruit, as well as organic dairy for my daughter. He’s so cute, Mercedes! I also splurge on fruit, as well as organic dairy for my daughter.

]]> By: Kellee http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17287 Kellee Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:34:58 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17287 Steak! We usually only eat it on special occasions and during the summer. I cooked steak yesterday for my Hubby for Father's Day! Capri Suns! Those individual juices are great for hot days at the park! Steak! We usually only eat it on special occasions and during the summer. I cooked steak yesterday for my Hubby for Father’s Day!

Capri Suns! Those individual juices are great for hot days at the park!

]]> By: Julia @ The Frugal Find http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17283 Julia @ The Frugal Find Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:01:10 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17283 What a great topic! We don't purposely save on our groceries in order to splurge a bit, but it seems often we do have a little wiggle room and so we will splurge on an at home steak dinner. I just find that since using coupons, we are actually living better! We get some of the best products for cheap or free! I haven't felt the need to splurge as much lately. What a great topic! We don’t purposely save on our groceries in order to splurge a bit, but it seems often we do have a little wiggle room and so we will splurge on an at home steak dinner. I just find that since using coupons, we are actually living better! We get some of the best products for cheap or free! I haven’t felt the need to splurge as much lately.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17282 Michelle Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:57:09 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/06/spending-on-what-matters-to-you/#comment-17282 Schwans ice cream!! The best!! Schwans ice cream!! The best!!

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