Guac and queso if you make over $450k

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a really expensive gas station I sometimes drive by, which is far above any other nearby stations. It’s close to $4 a gallon, I think. I always wonder when I see people there why they would fill up there…

Now I understand that some just make purchases without even looking at - or likely knowing - pricing for items. We like $2.50/each Sumo oranges, so let’s get 4 for $10.

NP- I wah and drive about once a week locally only. I'll admit that I go to the really nice gas station near me to fill up, always. It's safe, I trust it and it's convenient. I have zero idea if it's cheaper or how much the gas there costs or fluctuates. For things I buy often I do pay close attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a really expensive gas station I sometimes drive by, which is far above any other nearby stations. It’s close to $4 a gallon, I think. I always wonder when I see people there why they would fill up there…

Now I understand that some just make purchases without even looking at - or likely knowing - pricing for items. We like $2.50/each Sumo oranges, so let’s get 4 for $10.

NP- I wah and drive about once a week locally only. I'll admit that I go to the really nice gas station near me to fill up, always. It's safe, I trust it and it's convenient. I have zero idea if it's cheaper or how much the gas there costs or fluctuates. For things I buy often I do pay close attention.

It would be interesting for you to look and share what it is…wonder if it is the same one I drive by?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

Im not the person you are talking to, but I’m the person who has kids who can read the extra charges on the menu.

I realized later in the thread that a lot of people are ordering chipotle to their homes, and the kids might not actually have access to see the prices.

Honestly, if I went to order Chipotle to the house, my kids would tell me they will make themselves a PB&J and ask for the cash I would have spent on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

Im not the person you are talking to, but I’m the person who has kids who can read the extra charges on the menu.

I realized later in the thread that a lot of people are ordering chipotle to their homes, and the kids might not actually have access to see the prices.

Honestly, if I went to order Chipotle to the house, my kids would tell me they will make themselves a PB&J and ask for the cash I would have spent on them.

Have you ever had discussions with your kids about what things cost, what is a want/need or whether an expense is worth it, etc?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a really expensive gas station I sometimes drive by, which is far above any other nearby stations. It’s close to $4 a gallon, I think. I always wonder when I see people there why they would fill up there…

Now I understand that some just make purchases without even looking at - or likely knowing - pricing for items. We like $2.50/each Sumo oranges, so let’s get 4 for $10.

Yup, same here, however we have a gas station that's easily $1/gal more than others. People still go there and it boggles my mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

People here have argued endlessly that if you buy guac every week you cannot possibly save. People have said it will cut down on your overall savings goals. You could buy extra guac for 41+ years weekly to add up to a single Taylor Swift concert.

You're the one who doesn't get it. Based on OP's premise and these response, not on what you believe (spend on outing that will live in your memories forevr). You can't have it both ways!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

Im not the person you are talking to, but I’m the person who has kids who can read the extra charges on the menu.

I realized later in the thread that a lot of people are ordering chipotle to their homes, and the kids might not actually have access to see the prices.

Honestly, if I went to order Chipotle to the house, my kids would tell me they will make themselves a PB&J and ask for the cash I would have spent on them.

Have you ever had discussions with your kids about what things cost, what is a want/need or whether an expense is worth it, etc?

Never! If they say, “mom, Taylor swift tickets are $1500, isn’t that crazy?” I always respond, “hush child, we do not speak of such things in this house. Take your discussion of what things cost elsewhere!”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

Im not the person you are talking to, but I’m the person who has kids who can read the extra charges on the menu.

I realized later in the thread that a lot of people are ordering chipotle to their homes, and the kids might not actually have access to see the prices.

Honestly, if I went to order Chipotle to the house, my kids would tell me they will make themselves a PB&J and ask for the cash I would have spent on them.

Have you ever had discussions with your kids about what things cost, what is a want/need or whether an expense is worth it, etc?

Never! If they say, “mom, Taylor swift tickets are $1500, isn’t that crazy?” I always respond, “hush child, we do not speak of such things in this house. Take your discussion of what things cost elsewhere!”

ILY.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But, I'm pp, and I disagree that buying Taylor Swift tickets for your kids will teach them about value, which is the very point of this thread. So, why bother getting angry about occasional guac when you're going to shell out $1500 pp for concert tickets.

Yeah, it does, but you don’t get it. All I can do is suggest you go back and reread prior responses. You’re probably the same person who believes kids don’t need this lesson bc they will learn it anyway by seeing prices on a menu.

People here have argued endlessly that if you buy guac every week you cannot possibly save. People have said it will cut down on your overall savings goals. You could buy extra guac for 41+ years weekly to add up to a single Taylor Swift concert.

You're the one who doesn't get it. Based on OP's premise and these response, not on what you believe (spend on outing that will live in your memories forevr). You can't have it both ways!

My guess is everyone on this post who is a mindful spender, gets what I am saying. I’ll make one final effort:

Mindful spenders spend money on wants but:

- not on every want

- generally not without considering the value of the purchase (is this a good/fair deal for x - and x is anything from an add on like guac, to gas, to a coffee)

- they focus on making choices where the want has meaning to them (yes to a vacation where they spend more, no to a popcorn at the movie)

- they focus on finances for the future, even if it means every want is not obtained in the present

- they usually don’t feel deprived when saying no to a want

This means that they may save a year of coffee money but also get TSwift tickets. Non mindful spenders live more for today and get both the coffee and tickets when they want them.

[Anonymous]

I decided that from now on I am ordering guacamole in my chipotle bowls. I deserve it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:02/25/2026 12:11 Poster

Also - this a a relatively minor issue between us, as we generally agree on major ticket items. It's the little things like drinks at Panera and buying clothes that aren't on sale that are where we might take different approaches.

Some of this is because all these little "extras" have gotten a LOT more expensive, so like the >$4M net worth PP - our day-to-day expenses are increasing and these $4-5 extras are representative of every getting more expensive - what was an "inexpensive" vacation is now $10K for 4 people.


Disclaimer - yes, these are "rich" people problems - we can afford good food, mortgage, cars, medical care, and still have "fun" money and savings. Skipping the fancy citrus that's $4 a piece because that's a ridiculous price for a single piece of fruit is vastly different than not being able to afford groceries and gas.

As someone who did a stint in mall-store clothing retail -- 90 percent or more of the clothing that is on the "sale" rack is trash. Literally. Corporate sends out the stuff it bought but then realized it could not put out onto the floor in the stores because it was too low in quality ... for the sales. Very little on that sales/clearance rack is clothing that was actually for sale on the regular racks in the store but didn't sell and then was discounted. And what of that there is ... well, there was a reason it didn't sell. The stuff sent to us specifically for the clearance racks arrived poorly constructed, a weird print/color, with off sizing, or was just ugly or whatever. So most of the clothing (if not all of the clothing) on the sales/clearance rack isn't really "on sale," as in reduced in price. It's trash that they hope to move by putting it on the sale rack. It works, to a certain extent, thanks to people like you who will gravitate to that reduced price sticker no matter what.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I decided that from now on I am ordering guacamole in my chipotle bowls. I deserve it!

Me too.

And I'm getting queso too, which I don't even like all that much, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:02/25/2026 12:11 Poster

Also - this a a relatively minor issue between us, as we generally agree on major ticket items. It's the little things like drinks at Panera and buying clothes that aren't on sale that are where we might take different approaches.

Some of this is because all these little "extras" have gotten a LOT more expensive, so like the >$4M net worth PP - our day-to-day expenses are increasing and these $4-5 extras are representative of every getting more expensive - what was an "inexpensive" vacation is now $10K for 4 people.


Disclaimer - yes, these are "rich" people problems - we can afford good food, mortgage, cars, medical care, and still have "fun" money and savings. Skipping the fancy citrus that's $4 a piece because that's a ridiculous price for a single piece of fruit is vastly different than not being able to afford groceries and gas.

As someone who did a stint in mall-store clothing retail -- 90 percent or more of the clothing that is on the "sale" rack is trash. Literally. Corporate sends out the stuff it bought but then realized it could not put out onto the floor in the stores because it was too low in quality ... for the sales. Very little on that sales/clearance rack is clothing that was actually for sale on the regular racks in the store but didn't sell and then was discounted. And what of that there is ... well, there was a reason it didn't sell. The stuff sent to us specifically for the clearance racks arrived poorly constructed, a weird print/color, with off sizing, or was just ugly or whatever. So most of the clothing (if not all of the clothing) on the sales/clearance rack isn't really "on sale," as in reduced in price. It's trash that they hope to move by putting it on the sale rack. It works, to a certain extent, thanks to people like you who will gravitate to that reduced price sticker no matter what.

This is really interesting! I always wondered why there would be so many of one specific item or there wouldn’t be a lot more items in the less common sizes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a really expensive gas station I sometimes drive by, which is far above any other nearby stations. It’s close to $4 a gallon, I think. I always wonder when I see people there why they would fill up there…

Now I understand that some just make purchases without even looking at - or likely knowing - pricing for items. We like $2.50/each Sumo oranges, so let’s get 4 for $10.

Yup, same here, however we have a gas station that's easily $1/gal more than others. People still go there and it boggles my mind.

It’s really not mind-boggling. It’s convenient for them. They happened to pass by. Maybe they don’t go there all the time, but the didn’t want to be bothered going elsewhere.