tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post116762105922816008..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: The Weirdest Things Save MeMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1168453979464500272007-01-10T13:32:00.000-05:002007-01-10T13:32:00.000-05:00I have a good one. . . I hate the taste of coffee!...I have a good one. . . I hate the taste of coffee! Everytime I hear one of those personal finance people suggest you can become a millionaire by saving the money you spend on a latte at Starbucks I snicker to myself with glee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1168388287097916182007-01-09T19:18:00.000-05:002007-01-09T19:18:00.000-05:00I can't wear heels because I have back pain, meani...I can't wear heels because I have back pain, meaning that I own very few pairs of shoes and wear the same sport sandals constantly. It also means that I try to carry the lightest purse possible, which is generally something from Target that's made out of cloth--no leather for me. I actually am allergic to lobster (and all shellfish). And I can't wear wool or cashmere, either. Wow! I never realized that these things were blessings in disguise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1168040187522809482007-01-05T18:36:00.000-05:002007-01-05T18:36:00.000-05:00Because I am over 60, my needs have changed. No mo...Because I am over 60, my needs have changed. No more fashion that isn't comfortable. Can't wear itchy wool, can't use tons of make up that cakes, can't put irritating perfume directly on skin, can't wear high heels anymore, can't carry HEAVY purses with lots of hardware,etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1168028877119091022007-01-05T15:27:00.000-05:002007-01-05T15:27:00.000-05:00I remember one time when a couple of friends and I...I remember one time when a couple of friends and I were totally commited to going to a stip club that evening, but I drank a jagermeister when I shouldn't have, got sick, and had to go home. <BR/><BR/>Later that night, the strip club caught on fire, burned to the ground, and all of my friends died.<BR/><BR/>That shot of jagermeister saved my life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1168024653774995782007-01-05T14:17:00.000-05:002007-01-05T14:17:00.000-05:00I'm not sure this entirely fits your category but ...I'm not sure this entirely fits your category but it's an amusing fact of my life, a pattern observed too often.<BR/><BR/>Everytime I spend a fortune to buy an item - say, $70 for a pair of Aerosoles that I would love to wear to work, they kill me, in some way. If it's shoes, they hurt my feet, if it's a sweater, it'll shrink, if it's a t-shirt, it'll rip or go shapeless in some weird way.<BR/><BR/>But when I go completely bargain/frugal, the thing will last me forever. Case in point - my two pairs of extremely comfortable (read - get plenty of use!) platform-y shoes from Aldo/Target, each costing under $20. My wear-them-all-the-time sweaters from H&M for about $16 a-piece, which, after 2 years of washing and wearing, get rave compliments! Versus my sweater vest for about $50 from Brooks Brothers that shrunk during dry-cleaning!!! Or should I mention that $20 bag from Chinatown that broke a strap during its first day of ue, which I then repaired and is now my faithful companion??<BR/><BR/>I guess I am forced to be frugal - because the cheap stuff always seems to last longer and wear better!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167917640161124702007-01-04T08:34:00.000-05:002007-01-04T08:34:00.000-05:00Maaan, can I relate to this!I love seafood, but I'...Maaan, can I relate to this!<BR/><BR/>I love seafood, but I'm allergic to shell fish.<BR/><BR/>I love going on cruises, but I get severe motion sickness.<BR/><BR/>I want to buy a new desktop, but my old one won't die already. lol<BR/><BR/>BTW, we had the same 3 course meal (saltines, ginger ale and pepto) for 3 days. Hated it! Glad you're feeling better.Single Mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304629601616898196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167914185947466062007-01-04T07:36:00.000-05:002007-01-04T07:36:00.000-05:00It's interesting...being really, really busy at wo...It's interesting...being really, really busy at work has prevented me from taking all sorts of expensive trips. I'm lucky if I get one budget international trip a year. God knows I'd love to be taking several of those! <BR/><BR/>You'd think that after a 2 week vacation over the holidays, the last thing I'd be talking about is vacation, but man I really want more vacation time!!fin_indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16850607432747269260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167882803635407812007-01-03T22:53:00.000-05:002007-01-03T22:53:00.000-05:00This isn't quite in the same category, but the yea...This isn't quite in the same category, but the year after I graduated from college, I did a year of service with an organization called the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Our stipend was $155 per month including all food. That limitation kept me from buying all sorts of things that I probably thought I needed but really didn't. I usually even had money left over! Looking back, it was a great lesson in simplicity and frugality, one that I am glad I learned early on. Now, if only I could still stick to that kind of budget these days...The Financistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506738745877411384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167866416212990832007-01-03T18:20:00.000-05:002007-01-03T18:20:00.000-05:00This isn't quite in the same category, but the yea...This isn't quite in the same category, but the year after I graduated from college, I did a year of service with an organization called the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Our stipend was $155 per month including all food. That limitation kept me from buying all sorts of things that I probably thought I needed but really didn't. I usually even had money left over! Looking back, it was a great lesson in simplicity and frugality, one that I am glad I learned early on. Now, if only I could still stick to that kind of budget these days...The Financistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506738745877411384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167865460200094142007-01-03T18:04:00.000-05:002007-01-03T18:04:00.000-05:00We were snowed-in this year and didn't do any post...We were snowed-in this year and didn't do any post-holiday shopping. Also, my husband is allergic to alcohol. Not only does this save money, but I always have a designated driver to parties!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167851208083637112007-01-03T14:06:00.000-05:002007-01-03T14:06:00.000-05:00I can't wear cashmere either! Itchy itchy itchy.H...I can't wear cashmere either! Itchy itchy itchy.<BR/><BR/>However, I can't say that I share your problem with TV. Unlike a lot of folks in these parts, I ADORE good TV and won't cut back any more than basic cable. And I absolutely do look forward to the day on which my budget has room for digital and HBO. Silly me.HChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581214248386047044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1167846577700144832007-01-03T12:49:00.000-05:002007-01-03T12:49:00.000-05:00The most comfortable underwear I own come from the...The most comfortable underwear I own come from the dollar store. They're all cotton, and come in a range of inoffensive solid colors. The Victoria's Secret ones only come out when the dollar store ones are all in the laundry.Tiredbuthappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292908687495239545noreply@blogger.com