When I was about 12, I really wanted a pair of Converse All-Stars. I don’t remember how much they cost exactly, but it being Denmark in the 90’s and they being imported, I am sure that they weren’t cheap. My mother thought they were too expensive and didn’t agree to buy them and instead offered […]
What I Hopefully Learned from my 7 Months “No-Buy” Project
Back in September I decided that I needed a little break from the blog, some time to think about what I wanted to do here and where to go next. That it would be a two-and-a- half month break was not planned and it sure is nice to be back! So, I have decided to […]
Sale!?
A few years back I was standing in line to pay for something in a popular clothes shop in the mall. In front of me there where two women talking. One says to the other: “I probably shouldn’t get this as we are already way in overdraft…”. Pause, and then: “Oh well, is it really […]
Some Thoughts on Group Coupons
A few years back I started to hear wonders of the group coupon – Buy2, Groupon, etc – all kind of great deals, 50% or more off. So of course I signed up and the mails started coming. It was great for a while and interesting to see what exciting new deals each day would […]
Saving in Ikea
Today Dear Husband and I went to Ikea to get a frame for a new poster. You may not know this about me, but I LOVE Ikea. I think it is something about childhood memories and the fact that it looks exactly the same everywhere so that you can play pretend for a few hours […]