Broke mom justifying buying Lululemon

[Anonymous]

Rich people say things like "I never wear any other leggings but the ones from Sams club and Ive paid for all my kids private schooling." But here's the thing...you not going to Lululemon didn't enable you to do that. You haven't a higher income did. And poor people who will never earn a good income sometimes splurge on Lulu leggings because they will never go on a spring break trip...like ever.

[Anonymous]

Is this real? Lmfao buying $58 shorts allowed her to give herself the grace to ask for help??? Oh my GAWD, learn some shame, lady!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this real? Lmfao buying $58 shorts allowed her to give herself the grace to ask for help??? Oh my GAWD, learn some shame, lady!

I can't even find the logic in that statement. I don't understand. Possibly because it makes no sense?

[Anonymous]

Please don't judge others.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/07/08/this-is-what-happened-when-i-drove-my-mercedes-to-pick-up-food-stamps/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This article is what is wrong with the world. Brand name clothing is not an entitlement. Neither are Apple products or Hydroflask. People are morons.

This is FAR from what is wrong with the world, sweetie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is “thinking poor”. I grew up with parents who married “very” young and always “thought poor”. My dad was in the trades and always made the bulk of his income during the summer. Every year my parents blew whatever money was in their pocket because they “needed a treat” or a “break from the stress”. Then every winter, our utilities would be turned off until they could scrape up the pennies, we would be hungry, have basically no Christmas presents and the bill collectors would be calling. Think they would learn after a few years? Nope. Now I have parents with debts who saved nothing for retirement.

Honestly, I think poor kids would be better off if this behavior was stigmatized a bit. Adults who behave like this need to learn a lesson about consequences and so do their kids. I took school very seriously and had lots of motivation to not end up like them (college, birth control and spending within means after paying my student loans).

Yes, kids want to belong, but making that happen can be a strong motivator to get a job and try in school. Instead we are teaching people how to game government, nonprofits and people on Gofundme to get what they want instead of fixing the things in their life that need to be fixed for the long-term.

I was a poor kid like this and I think you’re terrible human being.

Believe me I learned life’s hard lessons every single day of my childhood. I tried to save money from odd jobs but my parents always took the cash from my piggy bank so I gave up. I didn’t have many other options at age 9.

A poor kid getting an angel tree present - even a kid from an undeserving family (as defined by you) is not a bad thing.

I repeat, you are the scum of the earth.

[Anonymous]

I was recently in Nordstrom buying a pair of AGL flats which I wear daily. They cost $315 but are comfortable and last. The salesperson was also helping a young woman who was trying on boots. She kept asking if he had more expensive boots. He finally bought a pair that he announced were a little over $500. They had three inch heels and were above the knee but very ugly IMHO. The young woman looked told me u was a sucker for buying shoes no one had heard of; she was buying boots. She pulled six $100 bills from her wallet that had a visible SNAP card and a WIC card.

I wanted comfortable shoes; she wanted boots that would be recognized as expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is “thinking poor”. I grew up with parents who married “very” young and always “thought poor”. My dad was in the trades and always made the bulk of his income during the summer. Every year my parents blew whatever money was in their pocket because they “needed a treat” or a “break from the stress”. Then every winter, our utilities would be turned off until they could scrape up the pennies, we would be hungry, have basically no Christmas presents and the bill collectors would be calling. Think they would learn after a few years? Nope. Now I have parents with debts who saved nothing for retirement.

Honestly, I think poor kids would be better off if this behavior was stigmatized a bit. Adults who behave like this need to learn a lesson about consequences and so do their kids. I took school very seriously and had lots of motivation to not end up like them (college, birth control and spending within means after paying my student loans).

Yes, kids want to belong, but making that happen can be a strong motivator to get a job and try in school. Instead we are teaching people how to game government, nonprofits and people on Gofundme to get what they want instead of fixing the things in their life that need to be fixed for the long-term.

I was a poor kid like this and I think you’re terrible human being.

Believe me I learned life’s hard lessons every single day of my childhood. I tried to save money from odd jobs but my parents always took the cash from my piggy bank so I gave up. I didn’t have many other options at age 9.

A poor kid getting an angel tree present - even a kid from an undeserving family (as defined by you) is not a bad thing.

I repeat, you are the scum of the earth.

You mean like the scum who raised you.

[Anonymous]

My daughter has Lululemon’s. I Purchased a few leggings for her, however we have also found them at consignment shops for half the price. You do not have to go to the poorhouse to have nice clothes. I not only shop at consignment stores but I also go to thrift shops. I am certain in her area of Connecticut there are plenty of consignment shops that sell lulus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rich people say things like "I never wear any other leggings but the ones from Sams club and Ive paid for all my kids private schooling." But here's the thing...you not going to Lululemon didn't enable you to do that. You haven't a higher income did. And poor people who will never earn a good income sometimes splurge on Lulu leggings because they will never go on a spring break trip...like ever.

But they did go on a cruise to Bermuda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was recently in Nordstrom buying a pair of AGL flats which I wear daily. They cost $315 but are comfortable and last. The salesperson was also helping a young woman who was trying on boots. She kept asking if he had more expensive boots. He finally bought a pair that he announced were a little over $500. They had three inch heels and were above the knee but very ugly IMHO. The young woman looked told me u was a sucker for buying shoes no one had heard of; she was buying boots. She pulled six $100 bills from her wallet that had a visible SNAP card and a WIC card.

I wanted comfortable shoes; she wanted boots that would be recognized as expensive.

She was a hooker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is “thinking poor”. I grew up with parents who married “very” young and always “thought poor”. My dad was in the trades and always made the bulk of his income during the summer. Every year my parents blew whatever money was in their pocket because they “needed a treat” or a “break from the stress”. Then every winter, our utilities would be turned off until they could scrape up the pennies, we would be hungry, have basically no Christmas presents and the bill collectors would be calling. Think they would learn after a few years? Nope. Now I have parents with debts who saved nothing for retirement.

Honestly, I think poor kids would be better off if this behavior was stigmatized a bit. Adults who behave like this need to learn a lesson about consequences and so do their kids. I took school very seriously and had lots of motivation to not end up like them (college, birth control and spending within means after paying my student loans).

Yes, kids want to belong, but making that happen can be a strong motivator to get a job and try in school. Instead we are teaching people how to game government, nonprofits and people on Gofundme to get what they want instead of fixing the things in their life that need to be fixed for the long-term.

I was a poor kid like this and I think you’re terrible human being.

Believe me I learned life’s hard lessons every single day of my childhood. I tried to save money from odd jobs but my parents always took the cash from my piggy bank so I gave up. I didn’t have many other options at age 9.

A poor kid getting an angel tree present - even a kid from an undeserving family (as defined by you) is not a bad thing.

I repeat, you are the scum of the earth.

I think she's judging your parents in this situation, not you. It's not YOUR fault you were poor as a kid. (At least I hope she's saying it's not your fault you were poor as a kid.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently in Nordstrom buying a pair of AGL flats which I wear daily. They cost $315 but are comfortable and last. The salesperson was also helping a young woman who was trying on boots. She kept asking if he had more expensive boots. He finally bought a pair that he announced were a little over $500. They had three inch heels and were above the knee but very ugly IMHO. The young woman looked told me u was a sucker for buying shoes no one had heard of; she was buying boots. She pulled six $100 bills from her wallet that had a visible SNAP card and a WIC card.

I wanted comfortable shoes; she wanted boots that would be recognized as expensive.

She was a hooker.

Nah. A high class callgirl wouldn't be on food stamps and a street-walker is not buying $500 boots. Those wouldn't be comfortable to walk the street in and honestly, some consultant from Springfield, VA is just going to accidentally get jizz on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please don't judge others.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/07/08/this-is-what-happened-when-i-drove-my-mercedes-to-pick-up-food-stamps/

That sounds like they hit hard times and were making every effort to cut back. The Mercedes was from when they made $120k a year.

This woman is currently on social services but ALSO buying Lululemons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this real? Lmfao buying $58 shorts allowed her to give herself the grace to ask for help??? Oh my GAWD, learn some shame, lady!

"Giving myself grace" is a saying super christian southern mommy blogger types say. I was trying to paraphrase how this woman speaks.