Crazy Things People Spend Money On

This week, Christine and Dave give their personal opinions on the crazy, overpriced, and impractical items other people spend their money on. From a certain vacation destination to expensive sunglasses, the Frugal Fit Mom and Dad poke fun at items you may think are completely worthwhile!
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[@toocooltobeold]

If my house was on fire I would run back in and save my kitchen aid mixer. I was so excited when I could finally afford to buy one. It is my treasure.

[@breezybre2670]

Please don't actually ever do that!!

[@happymama1015]

This is so funny!!

[@pamp212]

Love my Kitchenaid too but got it “new in box” at an auction for a fraction of the cost it’s the industrial 6 quart. I actually surprised myself at how much I use it though. 😊

[@anitadunn2817]

​@@pamp212 I got both of mine as a certified refurbished model. The first one worked for 10 years, before it "walked" off my counter and bent a part. The classics are apparently not made to do a bunch of bread. But I got the pro model years ago and I use it so much, and as a refurbished it was only a few hundred. I use it at least 3 times a week in the winter. Bread, pizza dough, rolls and cookies. I love it so

[@lauranewman564]

Imho Bosch is better. Just my opinion. I've had mine for 42 years. And it gets put away because although I'm a wimp with a bad back I can still lift my Bosch. My DIL loves her Kitchenaid.

[@Kmc1316]

Trader Joe’s is just a normal grocery store with some cheaper options. It’s not really comparable to Whole Foods. That being said, there are cheaper options elsewhere for most items that can be found at Whole Foods. There are a select amount of specialty healthy options that are cheaper at Whole Foods however. And prices have gotten better since Amazon bought them. Your best option (if you can) is always to shop at multiple stores to get the best prices. In my experience, there isn’t just one store that has the best prices/deals overall, or even the best healthy options.

[@Chrisplainjane]

I love that Dave is as eager & involved as you! Such a dream team! 😂

[@donnaschmitt49]

I will say I have a kitchen aid stand mixer… it was a wedding gift. As a preschool teacher making my own play-doh weekly the dough hook in the kitchen aid was a game changer . Totally worth it just for that for me! I make pretty awesome play-doh 😂

[@ashleyterry6424]

I have a kitchen aid but i use the attachments more than i use the actual mixer portion 😅

[@kimberly4112]

Speaking as a mom of triplets, I would have given my right arm for my $$$$ luxury stroller. It saved my life. I even purchased a similar one when I had my fourth years later. My only baby necessities are a great stroller, baby carrier, convertible car seat, and a pack-and-play.

[@girpode157]

I have a kitchen aid that I keep in my mudroom, I use it a few times a month but I do wish it wasn’t so darn heavy to move!

[@carolwhitaker5880]

I use my Kitchen Aid attachments and accessories. I love it. I have had numerous expensive kitchen gifts because I have adult male children that do not know what to buy me. The Kitchen Aid is the only thing that has survived ten years with a permanent space on my counter. The fact that it is red doesn’t hurt either.

[@ghp825]

My kitchen aid is my bff. lol I could never hold the mixer long enough to make frosting and macarons without my wrist going numb. But that Bosch of yours looks freaking amazing

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

Since you now look at ingredients, you might check out the ingredients of your favorite mayo. Soybean oil is the first ingredient. Check out how seed oils are made. Yep, made with chemicals.

[@terrip8451]

Here's the thing, I have 4 Kitchenaids that I keep on top of my fridge, and I didn't pay full price for any of them. I found them all at yard sales or pawn shops ranging from $6 to $80 at the most (you can talk most pawn shops down in price). I had a fifth that I got for $40 and repainted to gift to a cousin for her graduation because she loved to bake and was going to culinary school. My oldest KitchenAid is from 1946, and it still runs beautifully. They're beasts that go forever, and they're beyond easy to maintain. I don't find it difficult to bring down to use personally though I know why that would be harder for others.

[@jillkennedy6993]

I have had my kitchen for over 10 years and i use it multiple times a week sometimes everyday . I never heard of bosch until the last year here in Canada. Love my kitchen aid and i do put it in the cupboard after i use it

[@TamaraNewell]

Agree with everything except the kitchen aid! My husband is a deer hunter and he can process his meat in our kitchen rather than driving to a processor and paying them to do it. Plus we use it for several things a week. And yes, Instacart is a rip off!

[@kelseybrintnall2080]

Instacart used to be okay. Small markups and if you paid for the yearly membership all you had to worry about was the tip. Now it is so bad. We have a local service called Buncha that I use when I need delivery. Flat $1.45 delivery fee no matter how big the order, and no markup on items. Just worry about the minuscule delivery fee and tip.

[@WI_Woman]

As a former professional cake decorator, I do love my KitchenAid mixer. When you're doing larger cake sizes like half sheet pans or tiered wedding cakes that use multiple boxes of cake mix, the KitchenAid mixes them up more efficiently than a hand mixer. Same for large batches of frosting. That said, some things that I feel are a foolish waste of money are eating out all the time, paying for too many streaming subscriptions (music, TV etc.) and expensive name brand designer clothes. I live in a rural area of the Midwest and trust me, no one knows or cares if you have a Prada or Gucci purse. 😂

[@donnamullins2089]

Whole foods "used to be that store Dave" but now it is owned by Amazon. Their producers of "farm raised shrimp" in Thailand. (8600 miles away). Claiming what a fantastic facility. They used to sell wild caught Texas Gulf Shrimp. I waited for a sale to have Nice juicy large shrimp in my freezer but no more. That is why I started shopping at HEB. It is 16 miles in the opposite direction. But HEB sells Texas Wild Caught shrimp also Louisiana shrimp and crawfish plus all thing HEB yummy.

[@bbgirl2199]

Kitchenaide gives the additional options of attachments. I use the meat grinder attachment frequently.

[@amyvoncannon8336]

Disney World is expensive, but I love it! You don't reserve every ride in advance. That's actually an extra paid add-on. They are also getting rid of park reservations next year.

[@JulsMWK1995]

I don’t drink sparkling water either but interesting note is that in Europe that’s what everyone drinks. They think you are weird if you ask for tap water.

[@morganleach2514]

Yes and amen to the Disney trips! I can't figure out the people that are constantly going to Disney.

[@FruitsandflowersBeaumont]

Especially with tiny kids who shouldn't even watch tv, but should nap properly. Good for them, sound a nightmare to me

[@kimbarbeaureads]

I drove for door dash for two years. One ofe The craziest orders I ever got was a grilled cheese sandwich three blocks away. It didn't even come with fries. Just a sandwich. I was paid $7 so you know this cost them about $15.

[@tiffanyellen82]

My craziest order was a medium sweet tea from Mcds back when a medium was $1.29 and large was still $1. 😂😂😂

[@kristins2078]

My craziest was a PREGNANCY test from 7-11 and two taquitos 🫣🤣🤣🤣🙃🙃 and the delivery was like across the bridge- 2mins maybe Like what the…. 🤣🤣 another really good one was 5 Dunkin doughnut HOLES and drove it to another city and was for $8 tip 😳🤣🤣🤣

[@aram4516]

There was a day that we loved Disneyland! We surprised our two little girls (kindergarten and first grade) at a hotel across from Disneyland! They cried because they just wanted to swim in the pool! That surprise was captured on video! Need I say we learned a lot on that trip! When they were middle school and high school we had a blast!! Now sadly it holds no appeal to us with all that has changed! Five grandchildren later we are planning a vacation to a Family Camp in Montana that we also took our kids to growing up. Can't wait!! Love you guys!!

[@capturedbyannamarie]

This has happened to so many people we know. Disney is a waste of money big time

[@lindsaysanderson6853]

Stroller wagon! I paid $200 for mine, it folds up small and is PERFECT for a bunch of little ones or larger families. Again, you can spend a fortune on these but I found a cheaper version that folds up smaller. It’s like a utility wagon with seat straps, more storage and a push bar. I think Delta Children makes it. It holds multiple ages of kids and all the junk…

[@leahcarha813]

This was what I was going to say. When number 3 or 4 was born that was the only thing on my baby's sprinkle list. Now I have number six and don't use it as much but still going to parks and beach wonderful.

[@thefarmista]

Team Pack N Play! I have used a pack n play for my second baby out of necessity, because we knew we were going to move at least once and honestly I don't know if I'll go back to a crib- no limbs getting stuck in the bars and no pacifier falling out of the crib at night! Bonus: our pack n play has a bassinet function for when they are really little 🙂 so so many perks I could list here.

[@shalomseeker4535]

Bahahahaha! I got an Instacart add as soon as this podcast ended!

[@Notable2Nikki]

Disney World is worth it. It's so magical and wonderful. Things I think that aren't worth it... fake nails, constant fancy hair color treatments, purchases within apps like candy crush, sims, etc. I love my kitchen aid mixer. I use the spiralizer plus peeler and corer a ton when I am processing my garden produce. I love the pasta maker attachment. Kitchen Aid is a great brand as well. I have expensive sunglasses.. what makes them expensive is that they are prescription! ETA Hi Speedy! You gotta bring the kids to Cincinnati to go to Kings Island or Cedar Point up in Sandusky OH. Best roller coasters!

[@gretaz1502]

Oh Disney. It’s so magical and wonderful if you close your eyes to the fact that they underpay their employees to the point that some of them live in their cars. I wouldn’t give a nickel to Disney.

[@lylagray9669]

Yes, I know this is a late comment 🙂 I love my kitchen aid, but I also got it at an auction for a fraction of the price. I do make cookies with my mom every Christmas (about 35-40 dozen) and I also make cookies and bread about twice a month. About the disney trip - my mom and aunt traded our summer time share for a disney trip (still cost them about $500) and took my brother and cousin (8 & 6) and neither one remembers it. My mom complained about the price the whole time and that was with them saving money on driving versus flying and staying at a cheaper hotel versus the disney ones. I did go in highschool (20+ years ago) and that was expensive for that time, but I remember it and I LOVED it.

[@brittaneypregizer6903]

I won my kitchen aid stand mixer and it hides in the cupboard and comes out once a week for baking.

[@BeachLoverCindy]

What makes me nuts? People who buy things they cannot afford...but do it anyway!

[@timothyglassel1239]

I was at Kroger one day and noticed they had bacon grease in a jar for sale. It was expensive!!! All I could think of was "what idiot would pay money for bacon grease?". I can almost hear my grandma groaning from the grave!!! Perfect example of some peoples cornbread ain't done in the middle.

[@theshepherds2846]

As a southern woman, I want to know who’s not saving their bacon grease! Blasphemy!

[@mush3199]

My daughter was talking about buying a bucket of bacon grease as a gift for her husband. She was serious!😳

[@marianneshepard5980]

My aunt told me that when my dad was a baby they kept him in the bottom drawer of the dresser. He lived. There are many options than an expensive piece of furniture.

[@cassandraroseschmidt3486]

Costco same day delivery is technically instacart. It was a life saver for me. And it eliminated impulse purchases.

[@cindyshoemaker6638]

On point! Loved it!

[@MomNTraining]

My sister did Instacart from Costco all the time and had NO idea the prices were marked up. She thought she was just paying the fee and the tip. Needless to say I ruined it for her. 😂

[@jeannecavanaugh7165]

I watched this yesterday and agree so much with you and Dave!! I think at some time you, Christine, and I were "thought-twins" or something!! With my 2 sons (your age!), we had a 2nd hand dresser and crib we bought for $35... all of the kid accouterments were garage sale finds, as were their clothes! I don't understand the "I want everything new for MY baby" way of thinking! Pink jackets on my boys were fine... they were warm... they slept good in their used crib... and debt wasn't killing the finances monthly. My current husband and I have both started over twice, both lived paycheck to paycheck forever, and now in retirement, the only debt we have is 1 credit card that is paid off every month, plus the monthly bills. We use Ibotta and Fetch, and our credit card earns money back, with no annual fee (I refuse to pay fees or interest on anything). Any major purchases are paid in full, no financing. We still get most clothing items at thrift stores or garage sales. We use our local "Buy Nothing" group or Goodwill for home decor, and some furniture items as well. No one needs new if used will do. Period. Disneyland? I went in 1963 and 1964, only because my uncle took all of us down... I've never felt guilty for not taking my own kids. We've never had groceries or meals delivered. If it's not here, we don't eat it. It goes on the grocery list. I could go on, but you know what I'm saying. Don't live above your means. Used is good, free is better. And having a spouse with the same goals is ideal!! Love you guys!

[@crystalblack4870]

You can get an Ankursum mixer that will do 12 lbs of bread dough AND cakes and meringues! I have one and I LOVE it!

[@erindoyon]

I know the Bosch is a better quality mixer but I grew up with my mom using one and I hated scraping that bundt shaped bowl. I use my KitchenAid all the time for all the things! Add a plastic bench scraper and the bowl is almost clean before it even hits the sink!

[@campoida]

Unless the Farmer's market person tells you they don't use pesticides ASSUME THEY DO, cause they do.

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

Right there with you on kids stuff! I'd add to that list -- clothes and shoes for kids under 12 years. I have 5 sons that are 12 years from oldest to youngest. So, we do a lot of hand-me-downs until they hit teen years and growth rates change drastically. The t shirts and shorts I bought 12 years ago at Walmart have held up over time just as well as the ones I bought at Gymboree and Land's End (on clearance).

[@WindyRidge3348]

Yes! Finally, someone who says, "Get a Bosch. It's better than the Kitchenaid." When people ask me if I have a Kitchenaid I say, "No, I needed a better mixer."

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Sadly, I never even heard of Bosch until I started watching Christine's channel.

[@dbartz5510]

I use my KitchenAid many times every week. It is also a beautiful machine. I would use a Bosch, but so expensive and quite ugly to keep on counter.

[@crybebebunny]

My youngest has asked my oldest to take us to Disneyland. Yes, we live in Los Angeles and it is just a drive, but it is still Overpriced in our opinion. Over Overpriced. Both of my daughters together could not figure it out to make it cheap. My son is in the Navy.

[@robertkrismeyer5783]

I agree about Disney. I live in Florida three hours from Orlando and still wouldn't go. We took our 4 kids when they were 2, 4, 7 and 10 and it was under $200 for all of us in 1977. They had a blast and still talk about it. This was before we lived in Florida. BTW Aldi is buying Winn Dixie and Harvey's Supermarkets from Southeastern Grocers

[@oddballerina8245]

I understand where you’re coming from on the crib first hand. We bought a 200 dollar crib it was amazing. We then bought a 400 crib and it was crap and broke went back to the 200 dollar crib. On the topic of strollers, we bought a high end stroller used after our cheap one was difficult to use the way we walk (miles a day). We bought a discontinued double stroller also high end but way cheaper after our used one died. We then got a stroller wagon. The wagon is awesome and though expensive has been well worth the investment. It used almost daily and is better than any stroller we’ve ever had. I’ll say a high end stroller/wagon is well worth it Everytime.

[@Beckyrose71691]

100% agree Disney can be EXPENSIVE! but it can be done on a budget! Selfish plug here but I am a travel agent who specializes in doing Disney World on a budget for families. If you ever want help, I'd love to chat! With your kids ages, I would say only do 2 or 3 days in Disney to get the experience and spend the rest of the time at Universal. Many more thrill rides, cheaper, less planning involved and still an amazing time!

[@diannewesley9638]

We went to Disney World is 2020. It cost 2400 for a timeshare(we have a friend that sold us her extra points) on Disney property for 8days. Tickets were 2700 for 3 parks( we had to book the day you were going) for 6 people. We had seaworld passes so we went there also. Most of our food we bought at Wal-Mart and cooked . once a day we ate out and it ranged from 45.00 for Chick-fil-A to 120.00 at one of the parks restaurant. In total it was a little over 6000 we spent. We drove from VA straight thru so that we would not need to rent rooms for the night. Expensive but I had wanted to take my grandkids every sends my first was born. She was 10 , her sister almost 10 and brother 5. I saved for a year so every was cash no credit. Was it worth it? Yes to me , the excitement of their faces and joy was priceless.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

It sounds like you were smart in your approach, doing it an affordable way for you and not going into debt for it. Good for you that you made the most of a dream family vacation.

[@forgetmenot3078]

The Kitchen Aid is awesome for the tripled cookie recipes and doubled cake recipes that I make. I never heard of the Bosch mixer until I began watching your channel-might have made a different choice. 😉

[@annabeattie4708]

Love this!

[@whitneyalexander1119]

I love my kitchen aid! I make bread once or twice a week and I like the versatility of the attachments that the Kitcheaid has. It’s like a kitchen tractor! But for breads exclusively, the Bosch looks amazing.

[@geniej2378]

You will understand sparkling water when you go to Europe. It’s because ice and air conditioning isn’t common and chilled sparkling water is so refreshing.

[@ellabanker3862]

Floridian with a Disney annual pass here! We pay $400 a year for unlimited access for all Disney parks and water parks! You don’t have to reserve for rides but you do have the option to! Which helps with those wait times so you’re not waiting in a super long line lol. We’re only an hour from Disney world so it’s actually way cheaper for me and my partner to go to Disney every couple weeks and pack a lunch with us as a thing to do for the day then alot of other things in our area. Also as a vegan I still don’t do Whole Foods unless we’re on vacation, and that’s to get all the fun foods I don’t usually have access to ie cheesecakes cookies breakfast sandwiches dip for chips etc. other than that it’s aldi 24/7 😂

[@erinknight7953]

I love my kitchen aid but I don’t find it that heavy? I do move it from the counter to pantry to store it as I hate things on the counter. But like… I have cast iron pans that are heavier. And my Dutch oven. I don’t get why people find it that hard to move? And I’m a small person too.

[@emilymacintosh4443]

STROLLERS - keep lifestyle in mind… many families who live in the city centre have 0-1 cars per family. A good stroller, wagon, or cargo bike is essentially taking the place of another car… so the $$ can be worth it. If you’re walking several km a day for daycare drop off, to work, for groceries or the pharmacy, then something sturdy, lightweight and long lasting matters! In the same light- I had a friend who lives in a smaller town ask how it was putting our stroller in/out the trunk every day. Answer being that we don’t. It would probably be terrible for that… which is ok since it isn’t how we use it.

[@davidandamandaboots]

You guys are fun! Loved this!

[@michellegage2663]

I have a Bosch and have used it for 30+ years. My kids gave me a kitchen aid a couple years ago and I was, okay, but I have a bosch....but I LOVE my kitchen aid:) And I LOVE my Bosch. I do a lot of scratch cooking/baking and use them both for different things. So, I need them both😂

[@MrsKatieP]

I just started having kids and I buy all the "expensive stuff" on fb marketplace or Craigslist. $600 luxury carseat, no no no. $180 for 2, yes please.

[@MsGail61]

I used Instant Cart for a few weeks while my ankle was hurt and I was stuck in a boot, but as soon as I was able I went back to shopping in person.

[@rachelt727]

I agree with Christian on the kitchen aid mixer. Bosch has a much better design and doesn’t weight 1,000 lbs.

[@100snyderm]

So glad to hear you recommend the Bosch! Saving up for one now

[@uebelation]

Re: strollers. Some of the midrange strollers (i.e. $200-300) felt amazingly expensive to us. We got one that is SO versatile and durable (with a sunshade, storage, etc.) and folds up small enough that it can go in the overhead luggage bin on airplanes. It also completely changed the game for packing for road trips (our other stroller was HUGE in comparison). We felt almost nauseous actually buying it, but it has been SO worth it.

[@mush3199]

I was in a McDs in Oregon when a DoorDasher picked up a coke. Just a coke. Yes they have the BEST coke, but I agree with the dasher that was crazy.

[@diannabaggett1372]

Love how you both have your Texas Tees on today!

[@krystinsawyer]

I agree about Whole Foods, *and* when they have sales, the sale prices can be fantastic! Similarly, I shop at New Seasons in Portland, Oregon for their loss leaders.

[@kaciesawadski4873]

I am 30 years old and pregnant with ny first child and this was so relatable 😂. I am fortunate to have a good support system and have a baby shower planned. I can not tell you how many things i have taken off my registry because people have just gifted it to me second hand. The car seat stroller combo? My friend is giving me her old one 😅. Bassinet? Friend gifted me. My inlaws bought the crib and spent a fortune (granted, it does convert all the way to a single bed) but i told them just go to a yard sale 😂.

[@verity1234]

KA is more than a mixer - it's also jewelry for your kitchen. They provide a décor feature. You put it on a nice slide pad, slide it to the back of the counter space when not in use. I also upgraded to a fancy ceramic bowl for added artistic flair ;) I did wait for a big sale before buying one but I've had it for 17 years now with no regrets.

[@suvi4215]

I agree with most of your list. I actually have Versace sunglasses. Yes, they were expensive, but they are the only pair I've had for the last 10 years! They are prescription so I can't scratch or lose them or other wise I won't see a thing. The only worry is when I leave the house with them on that I also remember to bring my regular glasses.

[@suestewart546]

Grocery pickup is my go-to every week; I save money and time, a win-win all around.

[@lorifarmer9692]

I burned out my kitchen aid making wheat bread. I sold it to get through my husband's grad school. Bought a used bosch from the bosch store in Sandy utah. Half the price! Still going 5 years later

[@EmsFitVenture]

As a kid, growing up in Florida it was a 2 hour drive and still a super special rare treat. It used to be $75 a ticket or maybe less for a Floridian. Now I have to buy a 3 day to get a “discount” to make it like $100 a day. They’ve made it so much less attractive unless you love Disney enough.

[@breezybre2670]

We bought a city select double stroller in 2012. It is 2023 and still going strong. With 6 kids that was worth it!!

[@heatherdaniels4357]

I love disney and go every year. In total I've been 24 times in my life (I'm 54). Recently though I go with my girlfriends. We get a cheap flight, stay on property in a value resort splitting the cost by 4, and buy basic 1 park per day tickets. We don't get genie plus but do sometimes splurge on the big ticket rides. Last year total with food and flight was only $850 per person

[@jennifermiller598]

My mom was a single mom she took us to Disney we ate Denny’s every day for breakfast lol and a few nights for dinner lol😂 We are also from Texas lol😂

[@kristihartshorn9014]

Agree with everything but Disney- it can be done on a budget, and we live close enough to drive. Depends on what you like to do- Mountain Biking to me doesn't sound like fun, so to each their own!!

[@HomeEc101]

I have the instacart membership because I've got 2 boys in college and it's waaaaaay cheaper for them to order groceries than to have a car at school. It has also come in really handy when we are organizing multi family vacations (group shopping). Having said that, I do know it's an indulgence. I always check the store's pricing policy- some of them charge 'in store' prices through the site, which is what I'm looking for.

[@deniseginn5478]

The Disney experience is STILL something that folks try to take their kids to. It is, unfortunately, still a "competition" thing among families. "Have you taken your kids to Disney yet?" Nope. Mine never missed it either! We live 1½ hours from Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA and got season passes as a family Christmas gift from my FIL & his wife for SO MANY YEARS while our girls were young! They took us all on one huge family trip there every year because they had a timeshare that we stayed in. It was only a few dollars more to buy the season passes instead of 3 day passes, so that's what they did! Our girls (at 26 & 28) still talk about their trips to BG when they were growing up! Also, our youngest still lives local, so she now does the season passes for her family! Our oldest gets season passes for the Childrens' Zoo in NE! So much more worth it more than one trip to Disney!😂

[@KfolksMs]

The produce at Whole Foods (except for a farmer of course) is unmatched and it actually affordable, especially the 365 brand! Our local Kroger type store and sprouts are waaaay more expensive😱 Apples are def around $3 a lb. or less (an Amazon prime discount on lots too!) I will say Trader Joe’s is slightly cheaper but a smaller selection obviously…

[@JulsMWK1995]

I bought a lot of baby things used including a crib. And I resold stuff when I was done.

[@brittanychaston1032]

Besides christmas outfits and special occasion, i am baffled that people pay 15 for a pair of pjs ( kids under 1st grade). Kids clothes that they outgrow so quickly can be so expensive if bought new.

[@kimberlyhuerta2993]

Good buy gear was so nice to have with my fourth child. I got a bunch of stuff for a great price for her. And I didn't get half the stuff I got with my first one. I borrowed or went to second-hand stores for clothes. Love this video❤

[@BettyHorn]

I grew up in Orlando. I think the last time I went to Disney was 40 years ago. It definitely is not worth the price even with the Florida residence discount.

[@gipsylinnqueen]

We, my friends and i, learn how to shop cheap, sales, and with coupons at whole foods and kroger for organic and non gmo foods. Farmers markets here shut down before night shift workers wake up. We do talk to farmers and hunters for lean meats too 😉

[@cturnerb]

In the worst part of Covid, my daughter sent us a $50 gift certificate for Doordash. We thought McDonald's would be a good choice but we were wrong. A meal for three adults cost us over the $50. What we did not know was that $1 was added to every single item. Then there was a delivery fee on top of that. Lesson learned! We did drive through orders exclusively after that.

[@dianasimplifies]

Also what people need to know about DD is the driver hardly makes anything but tips. Base pay was like $2.75 per order when I drove and I think it's actually gone down some. And unless you get stacked orders you can hardly do more than 2 orders an hour. I quit bc I wasn't making any real money.

[@buddysgirl3305]

Organic apples at my Walmart range from $5.80 to over $ 8 dollars. They used to be around $3

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I never would have paid for Walmart delivery, but they coaxed me last November during a Black Friday special with 50% off and included Paramount + free for a year. I decided the $50 was worth it. I have enjoyed it, and in 2023, surprisingly our household was hit with Covid twice, so it's been a godsend. Also, I've been able to delivery things to my parent's doorstep as well, which was a benefit I had not even thought of.

[@micheller2696]

Stand mixers typically do offer benefits over hand mixers, and I say that owning both as a keen baker. I am not a believer that is has to be a particular brand. I have a kenwood stand mixer, so I’m not talking about KitchenAids 9:11

[@MomNTraining]

I have a BOB and it is for sure worth it. I thought you were going to criticize me. 😂 I’ve used it through four kids and it’s still amazing. I’ve seen other “nice” strollers that literally fall apart after one kid.

[@stephaniewaskoenig1387]

Regarding expensive strollers: I actually did get one and it was one of the best purchases I ever made. It was so easy to use, so versatile (think public transport in a metropolis to hiking sand dunes) super easy to pack up and the resale value was mind blowing! So in the right scenario it can be worth it.

[@melissahuntsman1799]

I live in Anaheim. Pre Covid, we always had annual passes to Disneyland, you could go 2-3 times and the pass was paid for. My BIL, niece, and many friends have worked for Disney. Disney is greedy!!! Sadly, they keep raising and raising prices and know people will pay. They need to be boycotted. Now, post Covid, you need a phd to learn and know how to go to the park

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

Even in Texas, Trader Joe's is cheaper than Whole Foods. I don't have either store close to me. The closest stores in Texas are 6 plus hours away. The closest stores to me are actually 4 hours away in Oklahoma City.

[@karenflom9352]

Baby stuff...incredibly expensive. We found a convertible crib that could be turned into a full size bed frame. Lasted almost 13 years and worth every penny. Instacart, no thanks for me, I like shopping the deals in store. Love my Kitchen Aid though!

[@AnnaLauraBrownHealthCoach]

You can get good sales and deals at Whole Foods though. You just have to know your prices. I’ve found some amazing steals there.

[@dianasimplifies]

Yes I remember when the eggs were cheaper than than anywhere and they were better quality eggs. People on FFM regular channel were saying it in comments so I went and checked it out lol

[@sarasullivan9698]

Soda water is the only thing I drink other than regular water… it’s what I drink at a restaurant and TOTALLY worth the splurge!!

[@ashleyclash6034]

❤ Walmart delivery and Kroger pickup! Would never pay for doordash etc. To go along with your sunglasses I would say expensive purses/handbags. I just will never understand!

[@nawoodshop2206]

Go on a Disney cruise! We aren't cruise people but it's awesome 3+ vacations in one!

[@corrimarteny7237]

We were visiting Chicago, drove around for over an hour to park even close to apt we were staying at...then realized we needed something from the store (pee cleaner...kids) instacart for the save, arrived in under 30 min...worth the $ in this case. I couldn't have gotten us all to the store and back with the kids in that amount of time and who knows if we would have had a parking space So instacart...there is a time and a place for it!

[@kelsieprovan]

Our Kroger in East TX is a $35 dollar minimum grocery pick up. For my family of six with our four kids six years and under, it is super worth it!

[@asimplekindofchaos]

Two things… Costco delivery marks up their products just like Instacart. And… I LOVE my Sodastream! My husband is in your camp and thinks the water tastes gross but I love it so much! I used to use Mio to flavor my water or I would drink maybe 1 water bottle a day. With the Sodastream, I drink at least 3 liters a day without even thinking about it. So we’ll have to agree to disagree on that one point. 😂

[@dianasimplifies]

Sodastream is amazing but that is diff from that nasty la Croix lol

[@asimplekindofchaos]

@@dianasimplifies Very true!

[@lyndamuller2025]

I do have a kitchenaid, but to my credit, I didn't know about the Bosch at the time. I had a pair of Ray Bans when I was young and foolish. When my son was born, we bought one second-hand (when it was still legal in Canada) and used it for 2 children.

[@pammy0809]

I die every time I see your Bosch.❤ They don't sell them in Australia. I would give (almost) anything to get my hands on one. 😢

[@beckyb1576]

My family LOVES Disney (World & Land). We have become pros at it all and you can still just walk up to ride. Not fast pass needed. I could debate it, but 100% see why it is not for everyone. We mix it in every now and then with other trips. I’ll glad cut other expenses to go 😜😊

[@girpode157]

I have a wagon that was $1000, but it fits 4 kids, a baby seat, hoses off, all terrain for trails, older kids and all the chairs, coolers, etc for sports games hopefully for more than a decade. It is way more than necessary but I’m hoping it will stand the rest of time way better than a stroller of that price.