We are discussing a topic, not a person, by the way I have never met Kathryn, so take a grip or a chill pill.
MTR...don't worry about. I'm sure our paths will never cross.
Chiliblue
Thank you
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We are discussing a topic, not a person, by the way I have never met Kathryn, so take a grip or a chill pill.
MTR...don't worry about. I'm sure our paths will never cross.
Chiliblue
Thank you
I hope not Kathryn, or we will be in a world of pain.... you foster cats, I foster dogs, may the 2 never meet...
I guess we (you and me) can't be all bad then....can we?
... by the way I have never met Kathryn, so take a grip or a chill pill.
$100 a week is very good for food.
As a couple me and my girlfriend are approaching $1000 a month, mainly since I eat roughly double the average person due to exercise. We shy away from takeaway since it would cost a fortune to keep me fed. We eat out at Italian a lot because $40 gets a pasta dish each (and the girlfriend never finishes hers, which keeps me full).
Good example of how the amount can seem a lot, until you factor in the lifestyle I live.
I find the Money Moustache philosophy very appealing, and we are reorganising some of our spending etc at the moment in order to waste less. Having said that I don't think we would go 'full moustache'. The sad truth is that I like nice things. I like buying nice things for my kids and husband.
In fairness to the pro-frugal amongst us, I think most of us need a bit more of that in our lives. Consumer culture is pretty over the top. I think world economies could adjust to less consumption over time.
It does not have to be sad, it can be fun if you can afford some nice things along the way then why not.
agreed, thats my POV too. having said that though there are always sacrifices that need to be made and especially so in the beginning when youre working with much smaller capital etc.
Yes, I never forget to reward myself with an overseas trips each year etc, otherwise what is the point of making money if I am not enjoying the moment, the now. I know perhaps cliche?, but my children often chat about our family trips, the great memories, great times.
I'm with sash and MTR.
Spent my life having to be careful with money, still am very conscious about spending. Also aware time is short and life is to be lived. Trips overseas are more common now in my house, spending on lifelong dreams is being done as well. I don't want regrets if anything happens to either one of us.
Kathryn I admire you and Bob, you have your mix right for you too.
$100 a week is very good for food.
As a couple me and my girlfriend are approaching $1000 a month, mainly since I eat roughly double the average person due to exercise. We shy away from takeaway since it would cost a fortune to keep me fed. We eat out at Italian a lot because $40 gets a pasta dish each (and the girlfriend never finishes hers, which keeps me full).
Good example of how the amount can seem a lot, until you factor in the lifestyle I live.
Travelbug
After 3 cruises I sympathise, back to the diet.
Also funny, I have the same problem, the boyfriends come over and the fridge is empty by the time they leave, infact one of the questions they ask .... "has your mum gone food shopping yet", am I doing something wrong or something right
When I go to the folks for dinner, Mum does two bits of meat.
One is for the family, the other is for me.
That's right go to mum's that way you don't blow the budget You doing weights? What about carbs??