Do "Over the top" birthday parties bother you?

HImom
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:43:53 +0000

I have a friend who got his D (I think she’s maybe 6 years old) both an iPhone & iPad of her own. Not sure what else she has or wants, but that seems a bit much and yes, where does one go from there? Reasonableness and not being overly indulgent seems like the best way to go.

Not sure where we absorbed our thrifty values and ways or passed them on, probably mostly by example and living. In any case, we’re happy that our kids are able to make do with what funds they have/get and aren’t clamoring for more, more, more. Living comfortably below your means is good practice and allows you to save for the next rainy day.