It's been moderately easy to keep a grip on my wallet when it comes to new clothing, books, music. But, let's face it, I have plenty of clothes in my closet. They may not be the latest fashion, or what I want, but I'm certainly not in need.
However, I'm learning there are modern conveniences that we don't want to go without. And, some things I don't feel good about buying used even if I could.
Our 25 year-old heating pad that finally died is one example. First, I'll give my hubby some kudos because he did take apart the electrical control to see if he could fix it. But, alas, 25 years is apparently all the life you get from an electric heating pad. This thing looks like it was actually made in America - that should tell you how old it was!
Even if I could find a heating pad at a consignment store, I don't think I would buy it unless it was in the original box and came with a warranty. Something about safety and electrical appliances just doesn't feel right.
So, we bought a brand new heating pad. If this one lasts 25 years, I'd say that's a darn good investment and, although it's not an absolute necessity for survival, with all our aches and pains from gardening and overdoing it taking care of a large property, a heating pad gets plenty of use around our house and keeps us going for another day!
This was how the pain occurred for the most recent heating pad occasion.
I digress.
The modern convenience of a solar powered gate at the entrance to our property also required the purchase of something new. The control panel went bad and after spending months charging and changing batteries every week, we finally ordered the new part. Costly! And, not anything fun to spend money on. But, we want the security and convenience of that automatic gate, so we paid.
Enough of these boring purchases, have I told you about the children's consignment sale we went to a few weeks ago? Now, that was a fun place to spend money!
Here is my sweet grandson in the high chair I bought for our house at the sale. This is a $150 high chair that was in perfect condition, had all the features I wanted, and cost $45!
I couldn't resist buying him clothes and he was ready for 6-9 month sizes. How does $46 for $300-$400 of clothes sound? Not a stain, tear or fray on any item. Why would any sensible person not shop at these sales for children?
There's no new Easter dress for me this year, but that's OK. I'll give myself an A for that effort though. There is a lovely pink dress in my closet that's only been worn two or three times and that will do just fine for Easter.
How are you doing with your budget? How are you doing in simplifying your life?
P.S. Did I mention that my hubby's computer was run over? Literally, run over in the driveway! Guess what the next new purchase is?
Be love and be blessed,
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