Guac and queso if you make over $450k

[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.

The car you drive boggles some peoples’ minds.

The clothes you wear boggles some peoples’ minds.

The house you live in boggles some peoples’ minds.

The money you drop on college boggles some peoples’ minds.

You’re not better, more frugal, or more righteous than anyone else because you draw the line at gas prices. Get it yet?

[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.

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.

Everyone gets your insufferability. Are you a man? Because you’re acting like one. 👍🏻 A lack of reading comprehension and a pedantic nature.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This may be a silly question, but I found out that my dh lets my kids get queso and guac in their chipotle bowls. My son has the nerve to order light queso. My daughter said she didn't realize it cost extra. Do you let your kids get all the extras all the time? I feel like it's wasteful and they need to learn they can't get everything that they want all the time. I did the ordering today and ordered them one queso to share. I know it's a small expense but all the small expenses add up.

I make about half and my teen put whatever they wanted on their burrito even if I thought it too much (like the burrito wouldn’t close). I am not worried about the cost of a scoop of guac and chips and cheese.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

The car you drive boggles some peoples’ minds.

The clothes you wear boggles some peoples’ minds.

The house you live in boggles some peoples’ minds.

The money you drop on college boggles some peoples’ minds.

You’re not better, more frugal, or more righteous than anyone else because you draw the line at gas prices. Get it yet?

DP. I pass by the expensive gas. I pay cash for gas when it’s an option to save 5 cents a gallon and don’t care if my kids adds extras at chipotle.

[Anonymous]

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

Every time I order guacamole from now on I’m going to hold my head up high in the event some smug DCUMommy is in line. I can’t wait to elicit major eye rolls when I loudly announce it’s for my teenager. I may even go in with a Starbucks coffee if I’m feeling deadly.

[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.

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.

Everyone gets your insufferability. Are you a man? Because you’re acting like one. 👍🏻 A lack of reading comprehension and a pedantic nature.

Yep, you still don’t get it. I figured it wasn’t worth the kast attempt but I was hoping for you! GL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

The car you drive boggles some peoples’ minds.

The clothes you wear boggles some peoples’ minds.

The house you live in boggles some peoples’ minds.

The money you drop on college boggles some peoples’ minds.

You’re not better, more frugal, or more righteous than anyone else because you draw the line at gas prices. Get it yet?

DP. I pass by the expensive gas. I pay cash for gas when it’s an option to save 5 cents a gallon and don’t care if my kids adds extras at chipotle.

= a mindful spender, but you focus on gas, not guac.

[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!”

It sounds like a weird question but I think it originated because someone claims kids don't need to know about the cost of stuff or have discussions with parents about wants/needs because they can read a menu and see for themselves what things cost. They will figure it out on their own.

[Anonymous]

We make $650k. Got takeout for dinner last night from Tropical Smoothie cafe as my kids like their quesadillas. They both wanted smoothies too and I said no. With tax and tip they come to nearly $10/smoothie and they’re loaded with sugar. It’s more about the value of a dollar and the principal over whether we can afford it. Mindful spending.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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!”

It sounds like a weird question but I think it originated because someone claims kids don't need to know about the cost of stuff or have discussions with parents about wants/needs because they can read a menu and see for themselves what things cost. They will figure it out on their own.

That was me!
And I still think it’s a weird question. My kids DO need to know the cost of things, but they don’t need me to tell them what things cost when they can read it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

Everyone gets your insufferability. Are you a man? Because you’re acting like one. 👍🏻 A lack of reading comprehension and a pedantic nature.

Yep, you still don’t get it. I figured it wasn’t worth the kast attempt but I was hoping for you! GL

Love your doubling down, just like a mansplainer. Enjoy your Taylor Swift and I’ll enjoy my guac and my $$$$$$.

[Anonymous]

What if you are someone who gets what you want but truly wants very little. A non-mindful spender who spends way less than most mindful ones?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if you are someone who gets what you want but truly wants very little. A non-mindful spender who spends way less than most mindful ones?

If you get what you want without consideration of price, you’re not a mindful spender. You don’t give it another thought regarding value, price, alternatives, frequency (we already got takeout 2x last week), amount you could save by not getting it, do you really want the item, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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!”

It sounds like a weird question but I think it originated because someone claims kids don't need to know about the cost of stuff or have discussions with parents about wants/needs because they can read a menu and see for themselves what things cost. They will figure it out on their own.

That was me!
And I still think it’s a weird question. My kids DO need to know the cost of things, but they don’t need me to tell them what things cost when they can read it.

Yeah, I don’t agree. If a 12 year old can see that a smoothie is $10 on the menu, but mom always pays, always says yes, and doesn’t discuss it with kid, it could be $2 or $20 for the smoothie. Cost is irrelevant to the kid. Discussing or not discussing it, the dollar cost is still evident but the lesson is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if you are someone who gets what you want but truly wants very little. A non-mindful spender who spends way less than most mindful ones?

If you get what you want without consideration of price, you’re not a mindful spender. You don’t give it another thought regarding value, price, alternatives, frequency (we already got takeout 2x last week), amount you could save by not getting it, do you really want the item, etc.

But isn't what we want often based on price to begin with?