Comments on: 8 Things You Should Splurge On

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:25:44 +0000

a guy in our church was speaking once and was telling us about how he had to purchase really good sturdy luggage as he did a lot of traveling. His key phrase: Always buy quality. You’ll only cry once.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:08:21 +0000

We spent a few hundred on a dresser/change table for our first child. Within two years the thing was falling apart and the chipboard drawers were constantly needing to be glued and fixed. What we thought was a lot of money and good quality at the time was really junk. The second time around, we invested in some quality furniture that the kids will be taking with them when they move out!

By: frugler

frugler — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:02:05 +0000

I think that is the same barbque we have and it cost us about the same.
we also got good pots and pans

By: Amanda S

Amanda S — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:30:48 +0000

I agree with most of this, other than the car seat. It makes me CRAZY when moms go all, “Don’t sacrifice YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY” for a cheap carseat. Cheap Canadian carseats ARE SAFE. In order to be SOLD in Canada, tehy meet safety requirements. All it does is make parents without a ton of cash feel bad for not buying th 300.00 Britax which has more FEATURES, but is not substantially safer. You’d be better off noting things like larger height and weight limits that will help prevent having to buy ANOTHER carseat, than to go on the tired old “we’re talking about your children’s SAFETY, don’t SKIMP” line. Ugh.

By: tina

tina — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:29:17 +0000

I love paderno stuff and especially the fact that they do factory sales a few times a year i just got some really expensive paderno knifes for about $60, i also get pans bakeware etc when they do the sale.

By: Christa

Christa — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:50:48 +0000

I agree with the list. Spending a little more on those items saves you money in the long run cause you’re not running out and spending the money as often But then alot of times you can get some of those items at a discount. I think I got my leather couch for about 1/2 the regular price because there was a slighty imperect but the spot where it was imperfect was near the back and can’t even notice it. And for a lot of baby items I go to Once Upon A Child too
I’m in the same boat as Jeanna and on disability, so I look for ways to save money

By: Kayla

Kayla — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:34:39 +0000

I just wanted to add that if you buy your running shoes from SportMart, they are close to 50% cheaper simply because they are last year’s “model”. They are still excellent quality, and good brands, but I’ve saved over $100 buying this way.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:29:03 +0000

Gotta agree with the fruits and vegies, paying a bit more for fresher and better quality means less waste. Also buying good cuts of meats and produce is also important to me

By: Jeanna

Jeanna — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:51:11 +0000

Love your list and it’s very helpful.
I will say that I have shopped around online for used items (ie: furniture) and have snagged some really good deals. I have to buy used most of the time since I’m on Disability. But I’m searching for items are top grade. And I would never purchase a used mattress- no matter how high end it is (you don’t know what’s happened to it).
It’s unfortunate that you can spend alot of money at places like the Brick and not come home with real wood… And it doesn’t pay to buy “pressed wood”. One spill of water will ruin it for life.

By: Island Lady

Island Lady — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:57:18 +0000

Agree with your choices and also Bonnie’s re: fresh fruit and veggies (grown as close to home as possible). Our Paderno started with a gift from my Aunt & Uncle. And shoes – not just running shoes – every shoe worn! Thanks for all your time.