Write about your approach to budgeting.
Intention.
Deciphering needs vs. wants.
Health is wealth.
- Intention
When I buy/purchase something there has to be intention behind it. I don’t just buy because it’s “a good deal” or “oh it’s on sale.” To me personally, that is the road to unnecessary items and clutter.
There needs to be a good why behind the purchase. And I ask how often will I/they use this item…what am I really getting back in return? Don’t buy just to buy. Let it be strong why.
2. Needs Vs. Wants
Most of the time, it’s just a want. You probably don’t need. How many times do we buy things and it ends up getting donated a few months later or years.
Here’s a tip though: don’t be afraid to ask your friends or family for something that you want. Just the other day I went onto my Facebook to ask if anyone had a paper shredder or blender they no longer wanted or needed because I want to learn how to make paper.
No one said they had a blender but guess what? Someone said they had a paper shredder they could give me. I have done this countless times. Don’t afraid or ashamed or embarrassed.
People have stuff, and truthfully they want to get rid of it. They will feel good giving it away to someone they know.
So don’t be afraid to ask around before you spend unnecessary money that really could go towards something else….like a trip somewhere!
3. Health Is Wealth
THIS. Invest in your health. Groceries can be expensive for example, but what I am getting in rerun is FAR greater.
But health is more than body, it’s mind and spirit.
This is the area where there is no budget to me because of the state of well being you get back.
That is priceless.
****parents****
I will say this, stop wasting your money on little party bags. Kids do not need them. The honest truth is most of the party favor bags end up in the trash or donated. Save your money. The party and the kids having a good time is ENOUGH, I promise you.
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