Is it just me, or have you noticed that kids have a way of knowing when we have that little bit of money left that we are saving up for ourselves? I’ve heard to so many people tell me about ways they have to spend their money.
There’s was one friend who had to re-buy a 1 week-old retainer for $700 for her son who took it out to eat at a fast food place, put it on the tray and threw it out. Then was scared to say anything until later that night. By the time they got back, several garbages had been thrown out and although they looked through the trash, it was never seen again.
Another person told me about 15 years ago, her then 6 year old daughter got into their car and drove it right into a neighbors fence, destroying it. In this case, it was lucky that the fence was there to impede her escape… this creative use of money cost her $1900 to replace the neighbors fence.
This is just a tidbit, I will write more as time permits… what creative ways to spend money have you heard about?
Don’t forget to set your holiday budget, people first, then money, then things.
G says:
Wow, I’m going to have to think on this one for a bit otherwise by blood pressure is going to shoot through the roof LOL
It’s been challenging teaching my kids that we are NOT a disposable household. If it gets broke/lost/stolen it does not get replaced. At least by me *sighs*
November 29th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
The Holiday Blogger says:
Mine drank their water by their television set. Did I replace it? Not really, it still sits there and collects dust. They can look at what they ruined, maybe if I ever get them a small one again they’ll remember.
Ackk, another money spender is school trips and fundraisers. Course don’t get me started on that. I’ve had three different kids this week from three different schools, each with something new. Nope I didn’t buy either. I eat enough junk food as it is, the holidays will only get worse.
November 29th, 2006 at 8:36 pm