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giselle
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 Fri, May 10 2019, 9:28 am
For me it’s cleaning help. Even at times that we were struggling, I cut down on groceries (obviously we didn’t go hungry) so that I could keep some cleaning help (which I had to cut down on as well at one point - but I need at least some help.)
I find it interesting how some posters spend on other things I’d consider luxuries, but go without cleaning help, which I can’t imagine! Interested in hearing what others feel they just can’t live without, even when things are tight.
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amother
Olive
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:31 am
Cleaning help
Once every two weeks
Disposable contact lenses
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amother
Green
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:32 am
A variety of fresh produce.
Soft toilet paper.
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singleagain
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:33 am
| amother [ Green ] wrote: |
Soft toilet paper. |
This reminded me of John Pinette
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amother
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:34 am
Cleaning help
Paper/plastic dishes and utensils
store bought kugals
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amother
Pearl
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:34 am
I'm going to say housekeeper, though for me it feels more like a necessity than a luxury.
After that comes personal trainer. Definitely a luxury. Without her I would never work out as often or as hard as I do.
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hot chocolate!
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:34 am
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Tomatoes! but that's not a luxury. My weekly magazine read (Mishpacha and Ami ) is sacrosanct.
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amother
Slateblue
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:38 am
Cleaning help
I often wonder what would happen if we lost our money. After the real basics, not having cleaning help would be extremely difficult for me.
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JoyInTheMorning
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:43 am
1. Ubers, because it's really hard for me to drive.
2. Good dark, bittersweet chocolate, because it's delicious and makes me happy and isn't very unhealthy.
3. Amazon Prime, so I can get things without having to shop for them. Also, same-day grocery delivery, Despite the fee/added cost, I spend less when I don't actually go to the store, so I feel only a little guilty about these.
4. Lawn mowed every two weeks.
I would give up most things before I would give up those.
I don't have any cleaning or household help. so I can't give that up.
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ectomorph
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:45 am
| giselle wrote: | For me it’s cleaning help. Even at times that we were struggling, I cut down on groceries (obviously we didn’t go hungry) so that I could keep some cleaning help (which I had to cut down on as well at one point - but I need at least some help.)
I find it interesting how some posters spend on other things I’d consider luxuries, but go without cleaning help, which I can’t imagine! Interested in hearing what others feel they just can’t live without, even when things are tight. |
I'm the same as you- I would literally be insane without cleaning help.
Although at this point if someone watches my kids I'm happy to clean
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amother
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:51 am
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I'm with you! Cleaning help is the number one priority for me after actual necessities and would be the absolute last thing to go if I had to cut anything that wasn't essential.
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thunderstorm
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:53 am
My DH! He does all our household driving and carpooling. When he's out of town I am completely lost without him. He also does a lot of shopping since I have a harder time getting around. ( I wish I didn't need to rely on him though).
Otherwise I don't have any luxuries I could think of. To me papergoods is a necessity. I don't have cleaning help and I used to have one for years , but now that I've been without one for four years I do feel like it would be a luxury for me.
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giselle
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:54 am
| thunderstorm wrote: | My DH! He does all our household driving and carpooling. When he's out of town I am completely lost without him. He also does a lot of shopping since I have a harder time getting around. ( I wish I didn't need to rely on him though).
Otherwise I don't have any luxuries I could think of. To me papergoods is a necessity. I don't have cleaning help and I used to have one for years , but now that I've been without one for four years I do feel like it would be a luxury for me. |
Does he cost a lot of money 
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thunderstorm
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Fri, May 10 2019, 9:57 am
| giselle wrote: | | Does he cost a lot of money | Lol. I didn't think of it that way...
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Raisin
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Fri, May 10 2019, 10:02 am
my audible subscription.
cleaning help
I probably spend more on food then I should. Lots of fresh fruit and veg.
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amother
Tan
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Fri, May 10 2019, 10:03 am
Landscaper to mow the lawn.
However, if I were really in financial distress, I would try to sell the house and move to a townhouse or condo without a lawn.
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cuffs
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Fri, May 10 2019, 10:10 am
Cleaning help!
Mani pedis! - that I can do with once a month
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amother
Coffee
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Fri, May 10 2019, 10:14 am
Cleaning help!
A good SUV with 4 wheel drive. I've had enough winter nightmares that this became a necessity. And we travel often so a good car with a smooth drive is essential.
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amother
cornflower
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Fri, May 10 2019, 10:22 am
Mani pedi
Starbucks
Subscription to kiwico
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