Need not Want.

Sazdaz wrote: »

Well yesterday i sat and looked through my sisters Nxt catologue, but was really good. I was very tempted to ask her to order me some bits but thought do I really need it. There was a lovely shelf just like i wanted for my kitchen to put all my new christmas present cook bits on, but then looking at it thought I could get the ex to knock me up the metal work and see if one of my scaffolding / builder friends have a old scaffolding board that they dont want as its broken etc and use that and it will look just the same plus I can have made to suit. As ex gets metal really cheap and hopefully wont pay much for board I am sure the shelf will cost me less than the £35 in the cat.

Ah but did you want it before you looked in the catalogue.

I've realised that a lot of my leisure time was spent 'shopping'. Rainy saturday afternoon lets go to the garden centre via the diy shop. I didn't set out with a need or a want but definately came back with something or other.

For me I've realised that I can probably spend ...was going to type a year...but can safely say ....a long time.....without going into any shop except a supermarket. That in itself is going to make a big difference in my life. I'll have to find other ways to while away a boring afternoon. What I do know is though that shops (catalogues/websites) have a cunning way of not letting you leave them empty handed. For me it's safer to steer well clear!

I bet if your hubby makes the shelves they will not only be far cheaper, but far more loved too!

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Confession time ......





So ..... I was in Mr T for a few bits and ..... they had a Laminator and it was only £9.50 :eek: - I couldn't resist for that price

*sigh*

Good price! Is that your want allowance for January used up?;)

Sazdaz wrote: »

ok failed a bit today but I wouldnt say it was a want or a need really, just a practical idea. Went into Mr S and they had their kids owl hat and scarf sets reduced from around £10 to £1, matching purse and key ring set reduced to 80p from £6 and pack of xmas cards 25p. brought two hats sets, one purse set and a packet of xmas cards for £2.85 in total. I have two little girls to buy for christmas so they will make great presents, so going into Chrismas 2013 box. I have a savings jar for presents so will take the money out of there and replace in my purse. bit annoyed to ruin a NSD but think it was worth it.

Kid's need Christmas presents. (Hmmsome might disagree but I' a soft touch where kids and christmas are concerned!!) So a need fullfilled at a bargain price!!