Six Ways I Was Dumb With Money ( One Will Surprise You)

Six Ways I Was Dumb With Money ( One Will Surprise You)
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[@marylynch2510]

The more I declutter,the more I watch the pennies,it really is a mind set❤❤

[@Livinginoz]

Me,too!!

[@valeried2941]

That is so true!

[@pattywheat6568]

I’ve filled my SUV multiple times with infomercial crap that I donated to a local charity. The older I get the less stuff I want filling the closets and spare bedrooms😊

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Same here. I keep thinking about my daughter, who will have to sort out any possessions after I am gone!

[@3TXSisters]

So right! We're in the process of cleaning out my sister-in-law's house so she can sell it. She's coming to live with us. It's a Herculean task! Better to do it while things are still useful to be donated, too.

[@eileenclaussen977]

As a widow and fully retired (I worked part time until I was 74) - I currently have an eBay store as a side hustle only because I enjoy the stimulation and feeling of being productive. We all need something to wake up for 🙂

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

How wonderful

[@bernadettehuff2984]

Tip to stop impulse buying. I took my CC off line with Amazon, I buy gift cards now that limit what I can spend. If I don't have enough on the gift card balance I have to wait until I go out and get another one, but by the time I get around to it, I don't want the thing I thought i had to have... Having a spending limit keeps me in check.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Same with me

[@3TXSisters]

Excellent tip!

[@NoMoreTears64]

I cannot help but FEEL right now that ALL of my money was wasted. My husband and I sacrifed EVERYTHING for our son. Toys, clothes, karate, gym, soccer, music, and swim lessons and on and on. Braces, dont forget the braces! All so he could have a great life. BUT NOW, his father has died, the house we lived in is gone, and my dear son has died at age 29. I feel robbed. I know in my heart that it wasn't all for nothing, but it feels that way right now. Im in my 60's and can only see a dim future of financial struggling, sadness, and loveliness.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I am really saddened to hear about your losses.

[@carol.luna.stella]

There is a reason that you are still here. As God to reveal it to you. It may be to be kind and helpful to others or animals, or simply to spend time drawing closer to God himself.

[@donnagatsoulis5125]

I am so sorry for your losses.❤

[@Livinginoz]

The dumbest thing I’ve done with money is spending soooooooooo much money on diet crap! Shakes, pills, high priced specialty food, books, exercise equipment etc, etc, etc. I’ve lost weight and regained it so many times and wasted so much money in the process!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally understand

[@donnagatsoulis5125]

Me too

[@SusanL-ds6lc]

You are so honest and refreshing in this crazy world of ours. xoxo

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

And I am the craziest

[@3TXSisters]

I agree!

[@JamieClements1982]

I agree about private schools. It’s ridiculous!

[@kimmolis6198]

I think we all have bought things that looking back we shouldn’t have. I’m learning to think twice!

[@ctcoburn]

yup! I'm going to have to side hustle (or work part time) from beyond the grave!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Boom! I totally understand

[@Smooshes786]

I was made to go to private school. Absolute waste of my parent’s money. We had the most drugs, the least supervision and unwarranted expectations placed on females. I got out as soon as possible, done at 16 and waited a year and a half for my graduation certificate- they wanted me held back in life! No thank you to any group that wants to control my mind and body.

[@M_SC]

Private/charter schools vary wildly

[@Smooshes786]

@@M_SC yes- the Christians and their socially convenient denominations do make it tricky hey?

[@deborahmaehs7604]

When I was in my 20s, my then boyfriend and I used to spend our Saturday mornings and sometimes afternoons hitting local garage sales for bargains. At the time, I usually limited myself to $20.00 to $25.00 per trip. I thought we were being frugal, but now I wish I had invested that money when I was younger because almost all of the items I purchased are gone.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love garage shopping too

[@3TXSisters]

The same for me buying new furniture when used is better built and so much less expensive.

[@larmstrong2302]

No judgment here Dawn! ❤ I'm guilty of buying something from everyone who's selling something from their kid at work in the past.I felt guilty because my kids were selling stuff too. It was easier to say no once I successfully launched them from the nest. 😂

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you love

[@larmstrong2302]

@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom ❤️🥰

[@carolparker2392]

I agree with private education. I also went to college (not cheap) when I did not have goals. Spent the money and got the degree that I never used. My career was through job experience and my passion.

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

Me too, haven't used the degree I received and wasted the purchase price of a home because of it : (

[@luisakartanowicz6987]

3 to 4 hours of homework a night, something is wrong with that, not covering the subjects enough in school. Yes the earlier we invest the better, no one told us. Re the air fryer, I haven't succumbed to the pressure to buy it, takes up too much counter space and not large enough I can relate to the weigh fluctuation and having to consume less calories to lose or maintain, each persons metabolism is different.. I appreciate your honesty Dawn, I regret overspending on gifts etc for others, doing without to pay for those gifts, never again,

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you much

[@junglesuperstar9270]

It is absolutely normal

[@pamelaking4414]

Both my kids went private school all there life. Yes lots of home preparing for college they have lots home work! Both my kids went college so successful so proud of them

[@sharonstratton1987]

I use to get gym memberships and go once or twice at $300 a year.

[@3TXSisters]

I've done the same thing!

[@bethanyg153]

I teach at my kids’ private school. We give a lot less homework than public school. Honestly I think they need more writing assignments than anything. I make they do the reading aloud right in my classroom, so I know they actually do it instead of showing up unprepared.

[@VerucaPumpkin]

Buying clothes I haven't tried on is a dumb waste of money when I get it home. It wasn't always my fault! after the pandemic the thrift stores I go to got rid of the change rooms! So I buy things there knowing that I might not fit and hope for the best. I try to find better stores or people to donate the clothes to. As opposed to big corporations I re-gift to people less fortunate than me for free.

[@3TXSisters]

I've done the same thing.

[@carol.luna.stella]

I'm very guilty of this. Buying clothes on sale assuming they will fit. There's never enough fabric to fit my hips!

[@Patsy-May]

I did the same private schools for my children however did not have the amount of homework. Same for me with investing, how I wish I knew what I know now in my 20s with regards to money and investing. The dumbest thing I ever did with money was not to get serious about it until my fifties.

[@easttexasnomad5981]

I spent $1200 for vintage Christmas decorations over a 2 year period. After 2 years of displaying I now decided I don't want to decorate to excess. Most of my Christmas decorations sit in my storage closet. That was not a very good use of money.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

We have tons of decorations too

[@summerjoy247]

Buying a new car for the brand name when the car I had was perfectly fine. This was over a decade ago and I had buyers remorse almost immediately 🤦‍♀️ I also once put an entire vacation on a credit card when I was in my 20s 🤦‍♀️ 🤦‍♀️

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Me too, with the foot bath.

[@larmstrong2302]

Me three! But I do use it now that I do my mom's pedicures.

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Getting better at the Tupperware/pampered chef parties. I decline them all..

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love that stuff

[@AScotOnTheLoose]

It is amazing how even the most stoic amongst us get caught up with infomercials! I also bought an air fryer and used it twice before giving it to a friend! And those gadgets that chop things into nice, evenly shaped bits. They were a waste for me because you have to peel and cut the veg into a certain size to fit the machine and I thought you may as well just finish cutting it yourself!

[@bria2596]

When we know better, we do better. After having the tornadoes come through our area, where there have been NO tornadoes for over 100+ years, it made it much easier to move things to new people and out of the house. You betcha! A great reality check. I am not going minimalist in my storage of things I know I will use (I still think we have entered a depression and that things will be expensive, and certainly the quality has dropped), but I am really cutting out any maybe items. The "maybe" items have been leaving at a nice rate, and I can feel the difference in my mind and my house already. "Maybe" now means "No," to me.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

So true

[@donnamclaughlin9215]

This could happen to anyone and I wonder Are we prepared? I am sorry you went through this. It’s good to save but it’s good to enjoy life. A balance is good. 🙂

[@3TXSisters]

We are cleaning out my 92-year-old sister-in-law's house in preparation for her to sell it and come live with us. It's a daunting task. She also insists on bringing all her books and can't understand why she can't bring all her bookcases to hold them. We're cleaning out the biggest bedroom, other than ours, but it's still 14x14, and she wants all her furniture from her master bedroom. My husband is a saint! lol

[@rustyriley2585]

Last year stopped handing out Halloween candy cause I was the only one in our area with porch light on😁

[@3TXSisters]

Oh, that's so sad. We have kids bussed into our neighborhood. We have sidewalks and streetlights, plus it's safe. We go all out with decorations and candy and have about 200 trick or treaters. My husband loves it!

[@LaManteca76]

No one comes to my neighborhood anymore. My brother still buys candy "just in case." And so I am forced to make the ultimate sacrifice and help eat the candy. 😄

[@3TXSisters]

@@LaManteca76 😄😄😄 I salute your sacrifice! My husband saves me from myself and takes it leftovers to the fire station. Darn him!

[@LaManteca76]

@@3TXSisters Oh No! Next time grab some before he gives it away! 😁

[@michellejennings3232]

My kids were in public school in Nevada and spent 3-5 hours daily on homework. It depends on the school and the classes they take.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Crazy

[@cathyG4803]

I love my new sofa/loveseat but will no longer buy light coloured furniture..I did spray protect it but still worry about getting it dirty! Kind of defeats the purpose of why you buy it to relax. Kids are grown & out of the house..my husband & I are both on track to decluttering. He's very similar to me..very organized and "If" we can't find a place for it..then we really don't need it. Also, if I buy a new piece of clothing..I must donate one.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

People pleasing That wastes so much money

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

My wife accuses me of the opposite, but annoying people is inexpensive!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Oh yeah

[@douxchats2868]

It's likely we're all impacted by the "death by a thousand cuts" issue....regardless of what we wasted the money on, it was still wasted. Live and learn....there's value in that! I joined the savings club late in life too... seems we have lots of members in this group.

[@elizabethengquist4185]

I have one of those foot baths too that I hardly used. I have too many clothes and too much junk, so the decluttering continues. I will be donating to thrift stores that benefit animals. I will not donate to Goodwill after finding out the man who owns those places is a millionaire. I refuse to make him richer! This has made me more mindful of what I buy in the future. I put things in the cart and wait a day or two. A lot of times I really don't want the stuff and delete it.

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Years ago did a rental property. Too much work and the tenant was a bit much. Nope it wasn't for me and not as glamorous as people think.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I can totally understand that

[@raisingwildflowers]

Love the thumbnail and title. So funny 😂 I am with you on private school. My parents sent me to a Catholic private school and it was a huge waste. I am now neither Catholic nor using my degree 🤣 I wish they would have saved all that money for me in a Roth IRA, or even in some basic savings account to use as a down payment on a house … MUCH more useful.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I so agree

[@muchadoaboutsomething]

This title! Wow!

[@user-ii7nr2bc6r]

Buying handbags I don't need or toetbags shoes

[@sjbutler2330]

Going along with all the schemes and dreams of my EX HUSBAND!!! Helping him finance all the courses he would take and then not finish! Wasted money Letting him buy fancy computors... Tons of movies, CDs, tapes when they were$10 a piece, we have tons of them. You name it, he bought it. In the 20 years we were married he had us move at least6-8 different places. All that was VERY Costly. He is bi-polar. And would not go for help. Other than that, I was the frugal one in the family. 🙁

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You areca very giving lady

[@3TXSisters]

It must have been very hard living with him. If you still have any of those items, sell them. If not, be grateful you're in a better place.

[@sjbutler2330]

Thanks, it was very hard living with his dissability, my daughter and I never knew what to do. Still have all those VHS tapes, CDs all the Disney movies etc... I don't however go on line for anything, except getting info, KZbin and movies. Do not own a cell phone. Just a flip phone so.... There in lies the problem. 😟

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

I just went through the high-school issue with my own daughter. We considered the local Catholic high-school. But their academics were below our local public school's. For the last two years, my daughter then applied to the State-run boarding school for math and science. It cost very little, which was good -- she managed to get into school at Rice ($$$), and will be out in Texas in August.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Congratulations 🎊 👏

[@3TXSisters]

Rice is a great school and occasionally has a decent football team, lol! I asked both my granddaughters if they couldn't go to a decent football school?!! lol I'm crazy about college football! 😄😄😄

[@lindsaybezet3517]

Homeschooling is the way to go. You can tailor it to your child, plus the relationships it fosters in the family are amazing. We did it for our two boys for their school years. We chose to do it so that we could keep God first place in our family. One of the best decisions we've ever made. I highly recommend it.

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

If I could go back in time I too would have home schooled my kids and University is a waste of money too unless you're going to be a doctor, nurse, lawyer etc.... I believe we need more young folks in trade schools and apprenticeships, sales jobs are also great!

[@LizLull-dq4eb]

Pants that have been sitting in my closet that I've never been able to fit into. Also so many over priced lattes. Hurt my wallet and my health. That one really hurts to think about.

[@autumnhall1500]

The title in the thumbnail made me laugh 😂

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

He he

[@3TXSisters]

She has the best thumbnails!

[@Brattyanne1231]

Paid H&R Block 400$ to do my taxes. Paid off my car insurance on my cc instead of monthly payments. Still paying that off in interest

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You will get there

[@cjhoward409]

About 10 years ago we were using H and R block. And our taxes are super easy to do. Why we paid them $250 to do it was beyond me. Now we use turbo tax. It’s free. 😊

[@3TXSisters]

Did you save enough money paying your insurance on your credit card if you included the interest? If not, was there another reason for paying extra? We all make financial mistakes. It just takes a little time and math to figure it out. You can pay off your credit card if you're careful with your expenses for a while.

[@christines2787]

We could have saved more. Could have said no to some of the more crazy things our daughter wanted to do. But I'm glad we did it.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

Guilty of spending for acceptance falling into commercialism in the past not anymore

[@3TXSisters]

I think we've all been guilty of that!

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Truth

[@pattycake8272]

I riding lawn mower for 400.00. Great at the time, but now we dont know how to fix it.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Maybe a friend can help

[@cjhoward409]

Ask around. A neighbor may know someone who likes to tinker with things like that. And can fix it 😊

[@amydaisy933]

Im guilty of watching those " at home shopping network " programs. I've bought so much stuff that I've never used because "you just gotta have it NOW! It'll make your life so much easier! Now it has sat in my closet probably going on 5 years. 🙄 It was one of those cooking gadgets. 😒

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally relate

[@3TXSisters]

Sell it. We're taking care of my sister-in-law, who's 92. She loves QVC and all the hosts. My husband said he started watching with her, lol. I told him to put his credit card in the freezer! It is addicting.

[@amydaisy933]

@@3TXSisters I like that idea!😂👍

[@maryraybon2305]

Dawn, I own air fryer ovens and regular air fryers and I will never be without one again, I love mine. I use them all the time, they cook food faster, don't heat up the kitchen and use lot less electric. I am a little kitchen appliance junkie... LOL they use less electric and I really love using them in the summer cause it gets really hot in Florida :( My favorite little kitchen appliance is my electric skillets, and yes I have a couple of them. So for me it is worth spending the money. :) Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Sounds wonderful

[@purpleemp-he6vu]

I have those appliances also, I also have 2 electric pressure cookers.. I use them during the summer because they keep the heat down and the air doesn't have to run so much and they cook quickly.

[@moongoddess5394]

@maryraybon2305 I bought an air fryer about a year ago. Have hardly used it so far, but have earmarked it for when my son is leaving home (very soon) & I will no longer be putting on the double oven which is expensive to run.

[@crybebebunny]

Reg Public High here in Los Angeles, CA they give us lots of HW too, in preparation for College/ University. A good Air fryer would take the place of your slow cooker and would pressure cook too. I believe that my specific air fryer is a wonderful Investment. I don't heat up our home when I can prepare in my NingaFoodieXL . One thing where we did waste money was in a deep fryer. The amount of oil needed to use it was also an issue. The foods I prepare were delicious but at a big cost.

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

Dawn unless you eat a lot of bacon don't get an Airfryer....trust me the only thing I used it for was bacon just because it was easy and didn't make a mess. I just sold it at a garage sale

[@tammy9964]

Buying on impulse sittings on my couch from Amazon. Make up, hairsprays, etc., and most of the time dissatisfied.

[@3TXSisters]

What I do is put it in my cart and let it sit for 48 hours. If I still consider it a need and less expensive than I can find locally, I buy it. I usually forget I even put it in the cart, lol. 😊

[@tammy9964]

Great idea, thanks.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

I have done dumb things with money like not budgetting properlly buying too muchbtake away food dating especially wrong men wasting money at pokies buying lottos travelling unnecessarily toouch but not that person any more

[@3TXSisters]

Good for you! 👍

[@HaveWhatBringsMeJoy]

Something strange happened this morning. I answered your Community Tab question ONCE. Then, a couple of hours later, that same answer appeared. So, it looked like I answered your question twice, but I only answered it once. And you responded to both of the answers. To one of them, you responded "yes" and to the other one, you responded, "For sure". I just wanted you to know that I didn't answer that question twice.

[@Sheryl777]

@HaveWhatBringsMeJoy, not sure if this is a related problem or not, although probably so, but a lot of times I'll respond in the comments, and my comment shows up twice. I did a google search and found out it's some sort of youtube glitch that others have also had problems with. Not sure what causes it exactly, but that has been my experience though.

[@HaveWhatBringsMeJoy]

@Sheryl777 OK, thanks. I just didn't want Dawn saying, "She's so impatient, she answered the question again, I'll get around to her when I get a chance."

[@Sheryl777]

@@HaveWhatBringsMeJoy I understand ❤

[@sjbutler2330]

Also happened to me a few times as well ?

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I will check it out

[@christinareeder8688]

Christmas time I would spend about 600.00 per person and with 7 people that was a huge undertaking….I no longer do that. I set an amount of like 250.00 for all,not each and don’t go over that amount. I also budget that money so it’s not a large amount to come up with all at once.❤❤❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Sounds good

[@joannacurran8475]

I cannot imagine spending so much money on Christmas presents, even though I could. When my parents were alive, I am 73 and they died 14 years ago, the family, 5 of us, would never spend more than, say, $125. We bought 1 'best' present and them we bought lots of small, cheap fun items and under the tree was full. Some favourite chocolates, 2nd hand books to read over the holiday season. I kept a look out all year for little gifts. I also made christmas cakes for all the family, ...we loved it, took the whole morning.

[@3TXSisters]

We spend a lot on Christmas and birthdays. It's the only present some family members receive. I am grateful we can afford it.

[@antoniavallario3058]

Telling myself when I was young (I really did believe this) that I didn’t earn enough money to save. Stupid on steroids! Fortunately I got smarter about saving, but I did waste quite a few years by having such a negative attitude.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I did the same thing

[@3TXSisters]

I think most people did the same. I've often wished I could tell my 30-year-old self what I've learned about frugality. We can't dwell on mistakes we made in the past. We just strive to do the best we can now! 😊

[@lisaclark8761]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thanks for watching!

[@olderandwiser78]

I can appreciate almost all of those things. Yes I have bought things that I thought I would use, but don't. The dumbest thing was to buy smaller clothes when I was losing weight, to never actually be able to wear them before I gained it back. What really is a healthy weight? In HS I weighed 108, when I got pregnant with my first son it was 117, daughter 130, and third son 135. In my 50s it was 165 and now at 79 175. By the doctor's assessment I am obese. I may be fat but I am healthy. I see the doctor once a year to get my prescription for thyroid medication and blood work. I don't have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, heart issues, bone issues, or anything else that people my age and weight get. I would like to lose some weight but being healthy is far more important. We have in our lifetime purchased new and used cars. If it was new we drove it until the wheels fell off. The worst thing we did was purchase a used Audi that was nothing but a piece of junk. It was in constant need of repair. If we would have been smart we would have gotten rid of it right after we purchased it and bought a reliable vehicle.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are doing fantastic

[@3TXSisters]

I think your doctor would advise you if you needed to lose weight. As long as you're healthy, I say be grateful and enjoy your blessings of health.

[@olderandwiser78]

@@3TXSisters What I can be grateful for is having good genes. My mother was just shy of 99 and although she had dementia she took no medication and was never in the hospital for anything other than child birth. On my father's side almost all of my ancestors lived into their 70s-90s. My 9th great grandmother was born in 1595 and lived to be 90. She had been a widow for 40 years. Her husband got sick on the ship coming over and died soon after. Her son, my great grandfather born in 1624 lived to be 96.

[@ozarkpicker873]

Several years ago, we would eat out every Sunday after church. We should have eaten at home and saved the money 😒

[@3TXSisters]

I enjoyed eating out after church. I was exhausted getting everyone ready for Sunday School and church. I didn't plan ahead to put something in the crockpot to be ready when we got home. I'll never forget the Sunday we visited a new church and my husband invited the pastor and his family to lunch. I knew we had nothing to fix because I needed to go to the grocery store. I made tuna casserole! My husband hates it, but that's all I had to feed all of us, lol. I really didn't do it on purpose. 😂😂😂

[@suecook8087]

I was guilty about popup peanut butter cookie and chips tonight because I was hungry before dinner.

[@3TXSisters]

You just reversed the order of courses for your meal, lol!

[@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc]

I agree Dawn. I went to Catholic school from grade school on, and it was a hughb waste of money that my Mom really could not afford for all three of us. Granted it was cheaper back then, but not for a single Mom. Have A Beautiful Weekend Everyone ❤️✌️🌹

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I remember

[@3TXSisters]

She thought she was giving you a better education. Parents sacrifice for their children.

[@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc]

​@@3TXSisters That's true. I guess it hurt me to see her struggle, but I know she did it for better Education and Safety issues. The public school in our town was kinda a rough crowd. Thank You so much for the positive outlook. It made me think of how much she loved us I really miss her. Have A Bless Weekend ❤

[@Linda-or6rb]

Dawn i too started investing in a 401 late. I paid off a large amount of my student loans before contributing to my employer 401K plan at 35. Should have started sooner.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally understand

[@3TXSisters]

You started about 20 years earlier than most! Congratulations! You're setting yourself up for a great future.

[@ChristmasCarol923]

Great video!.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

The dumbest thing I did when I was trying to start my own biz. I went into well over $9000 dollars into debt....it hurt me some what but I would never do that again....EVER.!!😊😊😊

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I can understand

[@3TXSisters]

It probably taught you a good lesson that helped you save in the long run! 👍

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

@3TXSisters it taught me to not rely on my own strengthen but to rely on God who is Jehovah as he says in Isaiah 40:29-31....

[@tinalewis6782]

Just FYI, teenage girls need more calories than middle-aged women so no wonder you were hungry as a high schooler on 1200 calories a day. I predict you would find it easier as a lady in her 50s to eat an average of 1800 calories a day (not sure of your height but that’s what the NIH has for me in their calorie calculator.)

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Good point

[@valeried2941]

My biggest fault is the two dollars here and three dollars there...adds up!

[@prettybullet7728]

lol Same here. I looked great at 115 to 120 lbs but I had to eat no more than 1200 calories a day and stay very active to maintain that weight.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally relate

[@aliceforlano3887]

Purchased air fryer

[@americanviewpoint]

I bought things like shoes which is crazy have been getting rid of some honestly because I wear same size as when I was 11, but , I am crazy about shoes they are taking over the house, 😅❤

[@margeshilling7983]

Hunger goes hand in hand with staying thin. There's no way around it.

[@thisisme3238]

After so long of being hungry and not eating, except regular meals...your stomach will automatically shrink and not require as much food to get full. It's not easy to do, but the health rewards are well worth the effort it takes... it's a lifestyle change, all for the better.

[@cjhoward409]

@@thisisme3238 Yes !

[@silentnot4812]

Try eating low carb foods. Most hunger is cravings, not actual hunger. Change to food in its natural form.

[@marthaC495]

No judgment here. I guess most of us have done dumb things too!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Love you

[@Bearhug2023]

Did you graduate from college?

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Yes, I have A BS

[@katethielmann4244]

So much stupid on my part ....oh my gosh. Young and stupid. Financed too much Credit cards Didn't save DEATH BY A MULLION CUTS but we live and learn. Boy did I learn.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I totally get it

[@cjhoward409]

I wish I hadn’t used credit cards and carried all that interest. And instead saved. But we caught our mistakes in our mid 20’s. But, it’s still ah 20/20 hindsight moment for me. That should’ve been money we saved and invested

[@3TXSisters]

Good for you! Think of all the people who still have debt in their 60s. Some never learn from their mistakes!

[@AbidaS0301]

Hi Dawn the best thing I brought is the air fryer my kids know how to use it safe qnd easy ❤great thing ever purchest. Family all happy u should buy it Cookson 15 10 minute's ❤❤❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea!!

[@AScotOnTheLoose]

It is amazing how even the most stoic amongst us get caught up with infomercials! I also bought an air fryer and used it twice before giving it to a friend! And those gadgets that chop things into nice, evenly shaped bits. They were a waste for me because you have to peel and cut the veg into a certain size to fit the machine and I thought you may as well just finish cutting it yourself!