My daughter (15)recently told me the halloween costume that she wants is $40.00. Her friend and herself are dressing up as the same thing. I think $40 is too much for a costume that is only going to be worn once. She asked if I would split the price with her and I said $20 is to much. I think she knows it's to expensive and doesn't want to spend her own money. She is saving for something and has been for awhile. Hopefully she will search the internet fot homemade costumes that won't break the bank...
In other news, oldest(17) has started an envelope system for his bills. He says it's nice to know where money is allocated and how much he has left for discretionary spending. I told him this kind of budget has been around for years...it's an elementary kind of budgeting system that is widely used. He told me he has $30 to last for 2 wks and he had just filled up his truck. He said he can make it work. Love that kid and his level head!
Costumes
October 1st, 2012 at 03:05 pm
October 1st, 2012 at 03:14 pm 1349104473
I think it is wise to split the cost. My oldest is now a freshman in high school (and is the oldest of five). She thought she wanted Sperry Topsider shoes (which all of her friends have). I gave her the $30 I would have spent, saying she could put it toward her purchase. She ended up at Shoe Carnival about bought something she thought she could wear for $26. They were grey, an unapproved color. She returned them and found ballet type flats at Payless for $14.99. She actually ended up making money on the deal!
October 1st, 2012 at 03:18 pm 1349104718
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October 1st, 2012 at 04:27 pm 1349108842
I do support the homemade costume as well. We have had more years of those actually. Some of those are the most original and generally those most frugal!
October 1st, 2012 at 08:38 pm 1349123907