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Art is expensive. Paintings can go for millions upon millions of dollars. Art museums charge high fees to view their galleries.
But that is not what I am talking about.
I am talking (or writing) about the cost of art at home.
My kids love making art projects. I have learned that nearly everything can be re-used in a kid's art project an experiment- side note- save toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, and egg cartons--- add a little paint and you have hours of fun.
Its great to see them being creative and learning what happens when all of the colors are mashed together-- but it can get expensive!
Construction paper, butcher's paper, paints (several kinds), pastels, glue, glitter, sequins, yarn, clay, etc all add up. fast.
I guess I have decided it is worth it. Realistically, spending $4.99 on yet another stack of construction paper is a better use of that money than a lot of things, and hopefully some great memories will be made. And that is priceless.
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Showing posts with label Money. Show all posts
How the other half lives
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Most of the time I am really content with my life. Every once in a while I get sucked onto a trap though.
My family is larger than average.
Every month though- despite living modestly- we end up scraping by- we look at the bills and the income and think, "well this is going to be fun...."
What would it be like to not worry? What would it be like to not have to utter a quick prayer that we manage?
Then I remember- so maybe we are financially tight- and that can be stressful. But we have each other. We have so much to be very thankful for.
My family is larger than average.
Every month though- despite living modestly- we end up scraping by- we look at the bills and the income and think, "well this is going to be fun...."
What would it be like to not worry? What would it be like to not have to utter a quick prayer that we manage?
Then I remember- so maybe we are financially tight- and that can be stressful. But we have each other. We have so much to be very thankful for.
Fashion Mags and I have different definitions
Sunday, August 28, 2011
I am not fashionable.
My look is mostly Gap. Maybe some REI thrown in there. On a rare occasion maybe even some Express. Usually with and eau du baby.
I still love magazines though. I love flipping through the pages and seeing photos of glamorous women looking like I never ever will. Wearing outfits that cost more than my car.
It is really funny because a few really popular magazines have features that discuss getting designer looks for an affordable price. Keyword: affordable.
Instead of a $975 shoe buy the pair that is only $400. While $500 is a great amount of money, I cannot fathom spending $400 on a pair of heels that maybe, I'd wear twice. Let alone $975. I just can't imagine.
Maybe I am old. Maybe I have spend too much time shopping at Target. Maybe I am just unaware, out of touch, or just dim. But I cannot see spending 3x my car payment on shoes.
The same goes for strollers. I have my double stroller that I nearly choked buying at a cost of $250. I see people with strollers well over $1000. Really. A mortgage payment, in a stroller.
I walk, a lot. My stroller has a ton of miles on it. But $1000? If I suggested that, B would sign me in to get my head examined. If the stroller came with an au pair- then sure, but a device for pushing a child around? Not going to spend that kind of money on that- I just can't!
My look is mostly Gap. Maybe some REI thrown in there. On a rare occasion maybe even some Express. Usually with and eau du baby.
I still love magazines though. I love flipping through the pages and seeing photos of glamorous women looking like I never ever will. Wearing outfits that cost more than my car.
It is really funny because a few really popular magazines have features that discuss getting designer looks for an affordable price. Keyword: affordable.
Instead of a $975 shoe buy the pair that is only $400. While $500 is a great amount of money, I cannot fathom spending $400 on a pair of heels that maybe, I'd wear twice. Let alone $975. I just can't imagine.
Maybe I am old. Maybe I have spend too much time shopping at Target. Maybe I am just unaware, out of touch, or just dim. But I cannot see spending 3x my car payment on shoes.
The same goes for strollers. I have my double stroller that I nearly choked buying at a cost of $250. I see people with strollers well over $1000. Really. A mortgage payment, in a stroller.
I walk, a lot. My stroller has a ton of miles on it. But $1000? If I suggested that, B would sign me in to get my head examined. If the stroller came with an au pair- then sure, but a device for pushing a child around? Not going to spend that kind of money on that- I just can't!
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