We live in a culture where the media is advertising at us all the time, where we have access to money any time of the day, or if we don’t have the money we have a credit card we can use. This leads to lots of wants and lots of thoughtless purchases.
Don’t get me wrong, I think we have all been in situations like that and we’ve all succumbed to a want and easy accessibility. But one way I find myself being frugal, is by actually thinking over purchases first. You may need to give yourself X amount of days of thought and research before you make the jump to really stick to it. I have found though, if DH and I talk about it and make an educated decision together – we will make a much better financial decision for our family. (We contemplated the Kindle for MONTHS!)
The next thing on my thinking about, researching, and talking to others about buying list is an espresso machine. Do you have one? What kind? Do you think it was a wise purchase? Please share!
And share a thing that might be on your “to buy or not to buy” list. 
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yes that is what we do we talk about it and then work together again
Hi Jennifer, fun blog. I bought an espresso maker and hated it. I replaced it with a cheaper and easier to use french press. I keep fondling the mandolin slicers when I go to the store but I want a good (expensive) one and I’m not sure I’d use it enough to justify the purchase.
Thanks for the response. You can use the french press like an espresso machine? To make a shot? Then I’d need something to make my almond milk warm and frothy for lattes.