Money, that wonderful intangible good that makes us all so happy. Those who say that money does not buy happiness, definitely have money to spare. However, like everything good in life, if we don't make good use of it, it will run out before we know it. That's why we have to know how to make smart use of our fantastic banknotes. I can't say that I do a great job at that, I think that like everyone else I have a few things I could do without in order to save some money.
The first thing to go should I need to cut back might be my precious streaming services, Bye Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and HBO MAX. Just writing that sent a shiver down my spine. Those who know me know that I LOVE watching movies and series, it's one of the activities I enjoy the most. That's why I've made sure I have a good amount of platforms available, so I can indulge my hobby. What about Spotify? You may ask, well, no one can live without some music to make their heart happy. The problem comes when you add up the cost of all those services. I won't do it, so I don't traumatise myself with how much I spend on them, but I know it's perhaps a lot more than it should be.
Could I cancel them? Of course, I could, they are not a staple product or service, I don't depend on them at all, there are "free" services I could turn to satisfy my need for entertainment. Do I want to? Of course not, they all give me the convenience of being able to watch what I like, at the moment they are released without having to search or try too hard, something that wouldn't happen with "free" services. Besides, how would my toddler watch his favourite cartoons without Netflix or Disney+?
Next on the list to go would be ice cream. Many will say this is a stretch, who can spend so much on ice cream that eliminating it would make any difference to their budget? ME. It may not be as big an expense as streaming platforms, but going three days a week for ice cream (and other delicious desserts), accompanied by a toddler who wants to eat the entire ice cream parlour, definitely puts a dent in anyone's pocket.
As it's not a staple food, of course we could go without a problem, I know that, and it would even help to improve our health. But the truth is that I love ice cream, despite being lactose intolerant and the fact that I don't eat many sweet things. Ice cream is my downfall, and in my town they make ice creams in too many delicious flavours to live without them. My weekends would be too boring without going to our favourite ice cream parlours, so for the time being, ice cream stays in the budget.
The last thing I can think of to add to the list of things that could go away or be reduced, but never will because I love them, are my haircare routine products. Yes, many people just need shampoo and that's it, but not me, of course not. I have THREE shampoos, two conditioners, a mask (which doubles as a conditioner and styling cream), a styling cream and I had a hair gel, but I just ran out, so I'm not counting that one. Actually, with only three (or even two) products I could manage just fine, but for some strange reason I ended up with that many.
Do I use them all? Of course I do, I rotate them as I see the state of my hair and as I remember (😅), but as I said, with two or three products I could do my whole routine without any problem. Would I do it? I doubt it very much (this is a not so blunt way of saying: hell no!), I like to have a good variety of products, so I can alternate them. I think that keeps my hair looking good and that gives me peace of mind, which I'm not willing to give up for any budget cuts.
Maybe there are more things I could do without, but these are the most significant to me and the ones I am definitely not willing to give up. While none of these three things are basic to my existence, and while I understand that for many they may seem like an exaggeration, they bring me peace of mind and happiness. That to me is worth more than any budget.
This has been my participation for the #weekend-engagement. WEEK 145, on the theme Saving money
Happy weekend to all of you.
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If you have to think to decide what to save, Hehehe, although you really have many hair products, that can be an option when you have the necessary ones. Ice creams are delicious and addictive, but they also have a lot of calories and fat. Maybe we don't think about it when we enjoy them, but the reality is different, so you have to think about health. And the TV services is a matter of taste and if it is your hobby you should check, perhaps you can live without any of them, the truth is that there should always be money left over or not for savings, and this happens if and only if we want I liked the sincerity that you manifested in your content @adalathu
I know I should save on those things, but the truth is I'm not willing to do so, they make me very happy and that's why they are still in my budget 🙈
Thanks for stopping by 🤗✌️
Ha, ha, ha, ha. Why is it that lactose-intolerant people love to eat the stuff that hurts them? I'll never know about it.
About the other things, I don't think they are easy cuts. Tough calls all lf them, but I think we could get rid of a lot of things we deem unnecessary if the need arises. But that depends entirely on how dire is your situation. And having a kid might be one of those situations.
Because dairy is delicious 🤣
Well, the steaming services are justifiable, but the amount of hair shit is not, even so I'm not giving it up for the time being 🤣
Ha, ha, ha, ha. Fearless people.
Well, it's your money. You spend it as you it pleases you. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I shouldn't, but I will anyway 🤣🤣
Totally agree, well I would find the ice cream a bit difficult, but I agree with the rest. Especially the first thing, it can be removed without any problems.
I loved your publication, although now I'm thinking about ice cream.
Cheers!
All of them would be difficult for me to remove, that's why I haven't done it 🤣.
Go get that ice cream 😅
You can be sure I won't run out of ice cream 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I can so relate to the streaming services. You and I both know movies are our thing. 😄 We sure can cut it, but then, what would we ever do without it. I'd just fall sick without movies.
I think it's cool that you have that many hair products. You love to take good care of your hair, and AI you spend to do so. I think I'll come steal some shampoo. Which ones, precisely, can you not do without?
There's probably a good reason ice-cream isn't so readily available here: it would probably wreck me. I love ice-cream too! What's your favourite flavour?
Well, my favourite ice cream flavour depends on where I go, in one place it's strawberry, in another it's gummybears and in another it's vanilla 🙈
Well, I'm not even talking about the shampoo, thing, they're all mine and I don't share, hahaha.
What if you find ice-cream with all three flavours — strawberry, vanilla, and gummy bears? Do you think you can resist it?
The thing is that in each ice cream shop the flavour is different, I would have to go to each one, buy a scoop of ice cream and combine them at home. Sounds tempting 🤣
It does sound tempting. But aren't you curious? You might want to give it a try. 😂
Did you get some ice-cream today?
No, that's only on weekends and holidays 🙈
Oh, that's fine. You sure know how to take care of yourself.
Hahhhh!!! Hair products! The bane of most of us. I have a type B hair which is what some of us Africans have and since I decided to keep my natural hair and not relax it, maintaining my hair is like ten times more. I don't know why. But I appreciate any girl that takes out money for her hair. Maybe yours is over the top a bit but.... things happen.😂😉
I suggest for the benefit of all not to cut on the ice cream bit. How would you stay alive?😭 I love ice cream too much. Then make it chocolate chip ice cream and I'm completely done for. I enjoyed reading this.🌺
Hair products are my downfall, but it's one that I accept happily, just like ice cream. I'll never give them up 🙈, hahahahahaha.
I quite agree with you to cut down ice cream on your expenses hahaha 😄. You have licken enough over the years.
I should, but I won't, hahahahaha 🙈