Comments on collectingmycash: The Giving Tree

Elizabeth, Dawn, In Recovery, and Maria, you are a...

2007-11-28T21:07:00.000-05:00

Elizabeth, Dawn, In Recovery, and Maria, you are all right. I'm so glad I shared. You help keep me on track. The goal is to keep Mary warm. On Saturday, I'm going to start at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Mary will have stylish well-priced winter wear, and I won't break my bank. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I do understand your dilemma but what I believe is...

2007-11-28T08:04:00.000-05:00

I do understand your dilemma but what I believe is this:

Maybe the little girl would feel uncomfortable dressed "fancy" among the other kids as poor as her.

Also, if you are trying to stay on budget, I don't think it would be wise to spend more than you can afford.

And the goal here is to keep that little girl WARM. I'm sure there are plenty of lovely coats at a price you can afford.

My 2 cents only.

I enjoy reading your blog.

Marie

Wealthy_1 ... I know your heart goes out to Mary, ...

2007-11-27T21:17:00.000-05:00

Wealthy_1 ...
I know your heart goes out to Mary, and that is awesome!
But I really think Mary would be thrilled with reasonably priced warm clothing and a coat.
I think there is a middle ground somewhere between thrift store and an upscale store, that would make her Christmas delightful.
You can do it ... behave and do right for yourself and Mary.
Once your debt is gone, you can put into your budget a more extravagant amount of money for charitable causes like this.
It's hard I know.
I've been in early childhood for 23 years and have spent my share of money on needy kids.
In fact way more than I could afford.
You just want to fill in the void for these kids.
But, it is really important to take care of your responsibilities to you, your hubby, and your kids first.
Then like I said, when the debt diminishes, budget more towards these causes.

I'd say go to W or to T. Your money will go farthe...

2007-11-27T17:49:00.000-05:00

I'd say go to W or to T. Your money will go farther. I think it would be better to both be able to stick with your budget and help more than one person. If you go high-end, you won't be able to get as much for your alloted $$.

Wealthy_1,Now that's a dilemma. How about a compr...

2007-11-27T15:50:00.000-05:00

Wealthy_1,

Now that's a dilemma. How about a compromise. I'd start by looking at TJ Maxx or Marshalls. You can find some great, high-quality clothing for great prices.

If that doesn't work, I'd have to vote for shopping at the big T. I'm not a Big W shopper, but I think that the quality you'd get from the Big T would certainly be sufficient.

Mary needs a winter ensemble and you're a sweetheart to get one for her but you need to keep yourself clear of new debt.

Compromise can be a beautiful thing :-)