tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post2794950916362191730..comments2024-03-28T19:58:36.942-07:00Comments on travel spot: Don't Throw Your Latte AwayKyria @ Travel Spothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-7454808872623854022011-07-29T20:48:58.444-07:002011-07-29T20:48:58.444-07:00HOLY MOLY!! $5,000!!! I can just imagine! I posted...HOLY MOLY!! $5,000!!! I can just imagine! I posted a couple days back about how much I would be saving by giving up my daily iced coffee and it was close to $2,000! So unreal! Think about all that you could buy with that kind of money! Thanks for this reminder xoxoKym @ Travel Babbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820908415315702778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-60782734053005180022011-07-29T20:30:43.801-07:002011-07-29T20:30:43.801-07:00I'm definitely very bad with money management,...I'm definitely very bad with money management, however it always seems to break down that the bills get paid and that's all that matters to me. :DKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844261057436339786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-67305465149348411422011-07-29T16:50:58.728-07:002011-07-29T16:50:58.728-07:00I try to spend my money more and more on experienc...I try to spend my money more and more on experiences....on the opportunities to travel or dine in wonderful places...that way, I feel like my money went towards things I will treasure. Another pair of black pumps? Not so much.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-19931136347920082782011-07-29T15:11:14.307-07:002011-07-29T15:11:14.307-07:00That's some wise advice from your dad. I'm...That's some wise advice from your dad. I'm not so great about saving, but I do agree that there needs to be balance. I don't want to wake up down the road and regret all the things I didn't do because I was saving it for later.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-65527831967771399002011-07-29T14:34:15.999-07:002011-07-29T14:34:15.999-07:00In Jan of 2010 I really cut down my latte intake. ...In Jan of 2010 I really cut down my latte intake. I was drinking 1/day and that was adding up. Now it is my Friday treat and I make coffee at home. It helps.<br /><br />I am all about finding balance. Yes, I want to retire comfortably and have a nice nest egg just in case something happened, but at the same time, you never know what the future holds so I believe in 'work hard, play hard'. <br /><br />I have found that alot of the men I have met in the last couple of yars really disagree with me on this point. They work themselves like dogs so they can retire hyoung and be wealthy but then I think - what if you have a heart attack at 40? Or what if you get cancer at 50? Will you still be glad you took this approach to life or do you wish you had spent some time doing the things you love?<br /><br />I am so passionate about this topic and have meant to do a post on this for awhile, actually. hence the epically long comment!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-10397807013469047152011-07-29T13:07:45.570-07:002011-07-29T13:07:45.570-07:00I'm with Katie- that balance is HARD to find! ...I'm with Katie- that balance is HARD to find! I'm impressed that you found it and I adore that you held onto the focus of enjoying the moment. because really? Is there any reason not to?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381279330033574052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-9201109407614843542011-07-29T11:58:06.536-07:002011-07-29T11:58:06.536-07:00I have such a hard time striking this balance in m...I have such a hard time striking this balance in my life. I think it's lovely that you're saving and having fun, because that is possible!! Definitely. :) Great post!<br /><br />Visiting from TRDC.Katie @ Chicken Noodle Gravyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852793993330125727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-45249943941422402402011-07-29T10:42:26.794-07:002011-07-29T10:42:26.794-07:00I am a terrible saver, terrible and I like the sho...I am a terrible saver, terrible and I like the shoes and stuff that I buy (does it count that I only shop at Payless for shoes and always with a coupon? NO??? Damn)<br /><br />but this was done so well and flowed so easily, I loved it.Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-17589918680239957662011-07-29T06:04:11.035-07:002011-07-29T06:04:11.035-07:00good for you! Saving is difficult so being able to...good for you! Saving is difficult so being able to do so is a great accomplishment.<br /><br />visiting from RDCCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472645003197467754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-186386850196979052011-07-29T05:57:39.116-07:002011-07-29T05:57:39.116-07:00I get this feeling with McDonaldas and take away p...I get this feeling with McDonaldas and take away pizza. I'm a lazy cook and when having a stressful day at work I think what's the harm!! Lately I've been trying to cut dopwn because 1- it's not healthy and 2- I could save so much haha!! Godd luck saving.<br /><br />Just stopping by from coffee talk!<br />MissyTake All Chances - Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218156060625819660noreply@blogger.com