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How To Save Money On Office Wear
Hello Ladies: After online research, I found a wonderful website. You all know that thrift shopping is a hobby and passion of mine and I love searching through the many racks to find beautiful clothing.
Some of us are working and don't have the time to hit our local thrift stores or maybe our town don't carry quality items. Well, you are in luck, You can now find nice clothing for work or to wear just about anywhere and you can really save money. The website that I am just in love with is Swap.com.
I searched and I found some beautiful tops and blouses for five and six dollars and the first time shipping was free. If you order after that, the shipping is very reasonable. Being a plus-size lady, sometimes you can be very hard to fit and Swap.com makes it very easy to return items that do not fit you correctly.
This online consignment shop is the answer to us all who may be on a budget and the clothes are in great condition. You can also send in your items to make a little money or use your credits towards new purchases. I ordered five tops and it came to $25.00. What a bargain!
They also have some higher-priced items if you are interested in designer items. You can also shop for your children. This would be really good for shopping for school clothes to mix in with new items to build your kid's wardrobe.
If you are a lady who is re-entering the workforce or changing jobs, you can create an office-friendly wardrobe that is affordable or if you are just tired of your clothes and want some new pieces, don't be afraid to try Swap.com because you have nothing to lose.
Please leave a comment if you have tried this website and tell me what you think about it.
Many years ago I would hear people talk about being a good steward over your money and I thought that it was just words that Christian people would use to try to get in your personal affairs or to judge you on, but, it is a practice that I had to embrace when my financial state became very fragile at a very difficult time in my life.
There are times when you just didn't know whether you were going to make it through. These are the moments that I would grasp all the knowledge that I would hear or learned from other people in my past and I learned a great lesson and that is, " I learned more about trusting God but also being a good steward over my money".
I watched how other people lived and I began to hold onto a stronger value system. Some people look wealthy but they really aren't. They are spending more than what they really earn.
I met a very wealthy Lady and from the outside, this person did not look rich at all. I met her family and they lived a very modest life. They enjoyed life but they maintained their wealthy state of being by being mindful about where and how they spend their money. In this post, i am going to show you ten of the things that I learned and embraced that transformed my thinking.
Top Ten Ways To Be A Good Steward Over Your Money:
- When shopping for clothes, buy the best fabrics that your money can buy in simple styling because these items can be worn for many years.
- Adopt a minimalist theme in your home and you can make it look nice but focus more on keeping everything spotless and it will make everything look pulled together.
- Set aside a certain day of the month to go out and eat and for recreation. This way you will not feel like you are missing out on the good things in life.
- Look over your receipts to find out how much money is going out and what exactly you spent it on.
- Do not wear your good clothing when you are at home; this way you can preserve your clothes and it makes them last longer.
- Every pay period make sure that you save some money for emergencies and make this a regular habit. Teach your children to save a portion of their allowance for special things that they want to buy.
- Learn how to maintain your clothing such as; hemming pants, spot removal and little repairs that you can do yourself.
- Bring your lunch to work a few times a week. This will save you so much money.
- Buy clothing that can be washed in a washing machine. Only dry clean suits and special occasion clothes.
- Find an alternative to Cable TV such as; Netflix or watch programs on your computer.
YOUR CUP CAN TRULY RUN OVER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
In 2008 I just moved into my Apartment and I happen to be walking from the store and I saw this Elderly gentleman and he said "Hey Millionaire" I found this a bit odd but I said hello and this Man had such a nice smile on his face.
We started talking and he said, " Do you know the Jar method?" I said "Whaaaat". He then went on to explain to me that after he goes to the store or anywhere he pays cash; he then take the change that is left over and put this in a jar.
I then told him that if I see this change lying around; I will then spend it and he said " Put it in a place that you cannot see it and out of sight is out of mind" I knew this Gentlemen had a lot of wisdom as he was in his 80's at the time.
We talk and talked and then said our goodbyes and I never saw this Man again. I count this experience as a real eye-opener and this Man didn't know that he forever changed my life. I am not rich by any means but I am filthy rich in spirit. lol.
I have been able to save money for emergencies, special occasions and for special treats for myself. What I started doing was, use this jar method and I covered the jar with a colored cloth or colored paper so I couldn't see the contents of the jar and I also adopted using a juice container and I have continually been surprised at the amount I am able to save.
I have fully adopted old school principles about life and happiness and how to grasp the little things and find beauty in them. Keeping up with the Joneses will only lead you to the poor house and you will never be fulfilled.
Life is about Faith, Love, and Family. I am a person who loves to shop like any other Woman out there but I find way's to do it and not use a credit card or go into debt.
I believe this Elderly Man was sent from God and I hope that wherever he is; he is in good health and enjoying life. I have also learned some other money saving tips and I will share them in the near future.
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