I thought I'd start a new series of mini-posts sharing tips/ideas/tricks that have made my life happier, simpler, and filled with (slightly) more money.
When you see something you want to buy (but don't necessarily need) think about how much you'd be willing to pay for it before you look at the price tag. There are many times when I've thought "$7" and turned over a price tag that read "$35." But occasionally you'll find those things that you'd pay hundreds of dollars for that only cost twenty bucks!
photo by kennymatic, creative commons
When you see something you want to buy (but don't necessarily need) think about how much you'd be willing to pay for it before you look at the price tag. There are many times when I've thought "$7" and turned over a price tag that read "$35." But occasionally you'll find those things that you'd pay hundreds of dollars for that only cost twenty bucks!
photo by kennymatic, creative commons
I became obsessed with fiber art while in Palm Springs last fall. I was shopping in a row of mid-century modern consignment shops when I saw a small piece of fiber art that I would have paid $100 for – I was expecting the price to be triple that. I looked at the tag and was shocked to see it was only $25.
ReplyDeleteBest part! It totally matches my hair.
I love that it matches your hair, that cracked me up!
DeleteCute idea for a post series! I think the idea you suggest is why thrift shopping is so darn satisfying--so much good stuff for so very little money.
ReplyDeleteHappy shopping, all! :-)
oh I love this - Great idea and looking forward to the rest of these series!
ReplyDeleteLove this tip!
ReplyDeleteThis is so useful :) Also, when I find something that I want because it's *so cute* or unusual/whatever, sometimes I find my need for it can be satisfied by snapping a picture on my phone. That way I can still look back through my photos & smile at how cute it is/how cool I am for finding it at whatever random store (especially on travels) but don't have to actually pay for or have it.
ReplyDeleteI like the series idea! Definitely on par with my life goals at their core: happier, simpler, more available resources.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm shopping, I definitely have price points in mind, particularly when it comes to clothes. Knowing how often things go on clearance, or how cheap thrift/consignment can be, it's almost impossible for me to pay full price for something.
Daniela brings up a good point, too. I'm trying to do better at disassociating "That's gorgeous!" with "I want it!" so that I just appreciate an object for existing- it doesn't necessarily need to exist in my apartment.
Great idea! Love this!
ReplyDeleteYesterday afternoon I was in need of some pampering after a stressful week of caregiving. I asked ye olde Google to recommend a good nail place nearby and went in for a pedicure. Didn't ask for pricing or anything; I just needed to relax and have someone else make my toes presentable. In my head, I was mentally calculating how much I could afford for a tip if the pedi was $30 or $35 or $40. It turned out to be a $19 pedi from a woman who recognized that I needed quiet, not jabbering. I gave her a $15 tip. Totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteWow, isn't that great, and imagine how much you made her day too! Happy story. And very cool idea for a series!
DeleteEvery little helps! We all need little tips like these, me thinks.
ReplyDeleteMaria xx
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Ohhh I love this idea for a series! Looking forward to you sharing your wisdom with us :)
ReplyDeleteI really like this tip and it is a really great idea. I also try and think of prices in terms of how many hours I'd have to work to be able to afford something. At minimum wage, is a $60 top REALLY worth 6 hours of my time, etc?
I'm going to go ahead and echo everyone else's sentiment - wonderful idea for a new series, Sarah! Even more reasons to love Yes and Yes. I recently just started a blog about the exact same concept.
ReplyDeleteBrittany
Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteAlso - Totally love when something that seems super pricey is in my price range. I feel like I've won big!
Ooh... this is going to be an AWESOME series! I love the first tip, too!
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