Dizzy-Deb Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I think a lot of us are being affected by the economic climate, and have had to make cuts or give something up to make ends meet... for me I miss the most... my CAR!! Had one since I was 20 and now twice that plus a bit more . We have always had the two cars... but as hubbys was falling apart and getting so expensive to repair, mine had to be sacrificed to make way for us having the one car and newer. It was hard for me to let mine go as it was purchased with some money that was left to me when my boss of 28 years passed away, and bought the car to kind of remember him by. He loved his cars so he would have approved of it. I know we made the right decisions for financial reasons to come down to the one newish car...but boy of boy has it clipped my wings. I hardly ever get to drive now, and so lost that independance had just to nip of here and there. For example I fancy popping to go see some chickens at place near me tomorrow but have to wait for hubby to get back with 'our' car before can.!! Its so difficult now. What are you missing most ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Expensive moisturisers I love the dermalogica range, and used to get all my skin care routine from it, but now as each tube runs out I am having to buy cheaper ones which I hate, and some give me spots . I can't wait to be back to normal again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 All the lovely but expensive spices and bottled things you can buy in Waitrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Saving ! We've always had to stick to a tight budget, so I haven't had anything to give up in the first place. But, we have always been able to save a bit each month towards a holiday or something for the house etc, even if it's taken us a couple of years, it's nice to know we're getting there. But we haven't been able to save anything for 5 months now and my list of 'wants' is getting longer and more unattainable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I used to treat myself to having my cooker steam cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Holidays we haven't been on holiday for about 4 years. other things are much more important we also got rid of Sky+HD - we now have "Council Telly" (as the lovely woman at Sky put it when we "downsized") but amazingly enough we are NOT missing that at all cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Having lost weight, Ifind I cant just go out and buy a new wardrobe. I am having to buy bits at a time in the sales...which means its a nightmare to co ordinate outfits!!!! I know its pathetic, but it was something I really enjoyed when we were both working, and really miss now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Higher Interest rates...meaning all the money I do have isn't going up by inflation and is in effect becoming devalued, (it's my life savings and I'm 17...brilliant...not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 It's the one thing about being flat broke all the time - nothing to give up!! if I ever have money, it'd be nice to be able to say - yes you CAN have an ice cream - when the van comes round, or yes, I WILL buy myself some more incense without having to delete something off the monthly shopping list to cater for it BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
