Tuesday, September 30

Before You Plunk Down Moolah

We all know money can't buy happiness.

BUT, sometimes it can buy stuff that makes us happy.

To help determine whether you're investing in something that will truly add joy and utility to your life, REDBOOK

shares 5 things to ask yourself:

1. Is this something I will use at least once a week? Will it be useful for at least a year?

2. Will this thing make me smile at least 10 times? Will it contribute to lasting memories? (I love this one!)

3. Have I recently seen an ad for this item or experience? (If so, am I secretly kidding myself that it will make me as skinny and giddy as the actress in said ad?)

4. What am I willing to give up for this purchase? (Would I be willing to eat ramen noodles for a week or give up my premium movie channel to finance it?)

5. Can I wait until this goes on sale to buy it? Or at least 24 hours? (HINT: the answer to this one is always YES!)

I love these tips and thought I'd share!

6 comments:

Tan+Charee+Chloe+Tru said...

its official im a blogger i do it all i make comments and blog! it looks like you had a blast with stone i miss him and cant wait to smooch his cheeks! i love your blog its so fun to read love and miss you!

The Jessups said...

Great post! Very informative...thanks!

And thanks again for coming and watching our bebe!! And shopping and decorating! Miss you! Love ya!

Klepinger said...

I need to print that, laminate it and put it in my wallet (next week) :)

Mom2my10 @ 11th Heaven said...

These are great tips! I have a slight addiction to shopping online since we live in Mexico, so I'll have to apply these tips!

Connie said...

Jen---my sister and I were just talking about online shopping...and how you get the "thrill" twice. Once when you make the purchase, and again when it arrives. YIKES!

Karen said...

Chloe and Stone are soooo cute!! Thats so cool you got to go to TX to see your grandson...what does CC stand for? We are going to be in AZ in a few weeks...Jennie and I will call you :) Wait, when did all your kids grow up?