For most of us, living on a fixed income of SSI or SSD, the thought of "living well" has become an unattainable fantasy. It really doesn’t have to be that way. Some of us make grave mistakes in our spending habits and find ourselves with cheap clothing and poorly constructed furniture in a Spartan environment. It really doesn’t have to be that way. There’s no reason why you can’t live the rich man’s (or woman’s) dream. You can wear the same clothing that you see in the leading fashion magazines and live in an "Architectural Digest" style apartment. It just takes a bit of ingenuity and effort on your part. Instead of planning a trip to the mall or an inexpensive clothing store, take yourself to the Salvation Army or your neighborhood Goodwill store. (Check the yellow pages of your telephone book under "Thrift Shops" for the addresses). On the racks you’ll find both the fine and the flimsy of everything. Look at the labels and you will probably see names like Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Norma Kamali, Gucci, Georgio Armani, along with lesser brand names which you will learn to ignore. These fine labels would cost hundreds of dollars at stores like Saks, but you can buy them for as little as $7.99! Teach yourself about fabrics and workmanship and you’ll know what to select.
Most thrift shops sell furniture and housewares, as well. Spend some time looking at magazines like Better Homes and Gardens or, even, Architectural Digest to get an idea of how you’d like to furnish your room or your apartment. (Second hand furniture shops and flea markets are another resource). You may be lucky on your first visit, but don’t give up if you don’t find anything to your liking on the first trip. Deliveries to these stores are made on a daily basis and sooner or later you’ll find something that’s still in great condition for very little money. Don’t forget things like pillows for the sofa and curtains for the windows! You’ll find all of that, as well. Please remember to inspect everything carefully as all merchandise is sold as is and there are no credits or returns in most places. I promise you’ll have a lot of fun on your "hunt" and find yourself surrounded with things you never thought you’d ever own.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Living Well: An Educated Consumer
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Living Well: An Educated Consumer
For most of us, living on a fixed income of SSI or SSD, the thought of "living well" has become an unattainable fantasy. It really doesn’t have to be that way. Some of us make grave mistakes in our spending habits and find ourselves with cheap clothing and poorly constructed furniture in a Spartan environment. It really doesn’t have to be that way. There’s no reason why you can’t live the rich man’s (or woman’s) dream. You can wear the same clothing that you see in the leading fashion magazines and live in an "Architectural Digest" style apartment. It just takes a bit of ingenuity and effort on your part. Instead of planning a trip to the mall or an inexpensive clothing store, take yourself to the Salvation Army or your neighborhood Goodwill store. (Check the yellow pages of your telephone book under "Thrift Shops" for the addresses). On the racks you’ll find both the fine and the flimsy of everything. Look at the labels and you will probably see names like Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Norma Kamali, Gucci, Georgio Armani, along with lesser brand names which you will learn to ignore. These fine labels would cost hundreds of dollars at stores like Saks, but you can buy them for as little as $7.99! Teach yourself about fabrics and workmanship and you’ll know what to select.
Most thrift shops sell furniture and housewares, as well. Spend some time looking at magazines like Better Homes and Gardens or, even, Architectural Digest to get an idea of how you’d like to furnish your room or your apartment. (Second hand furniture shops and flea markets are another resource). You may be lucky on your first visit, but don’t give up if you don’t find anything to your liking on the first trip. Deliveries to these stores are made on a daily basis and sooner or later you’ll find something that’s still in great condition for very little money. Don’t forget things like pillows for the sofa and curtains for the windows! You’ll find all of that, as well. Please remember to inspect everything carefully as all merchandise is sold as is and there are no credits or returns in most places. I promise you’ll have a lot of fun on your "hunt" and find yourself surrounded with things you never thought you’d ever own.
Most thrift shops sell furniture and housewares, as well. Spend some time looking at magazines like Better Homes and Gardens or, even, Architectural Digest to get an idea of how you’d like to furnish your room or your apartment. (Second hand furniture shops and flea markets are another resource). You may be lucky on your first visit, but don’t give up if you don’t find anything to your liking on the first trip. Deliveries to these stores are made on a daily basis and sooner or later you’ll find something that’s still in great condition for very little money. Don’t forget things like pillows for the sofa and curtains for the windows! You’ll find all of that, as well. Please remember to inspect everything carefully as all merchandise is sold as is and there are no credits or returns in most places. I promise you’ll have a lot of fun on your "hunt" and find yourself surrounded with things you never thought you’d ever own.
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