From My Mother

You may think this is an odd place to talk about my mother, but there is a connection. My mother just recently passed away, and I’m remembering many of the things she taught me – some of which were about money.

·         Always buy good shoes.  Your feet are your foundation and they need to last a lifetime. She also thought they should look good!

·         Make it if you can.  It’s less expensive, and you get to be creative and build relationships if you do it with others.

·         Go camping.  It’s a good way to build family memories and is affordable.  

·         Save a little, and live well within your means.

·         Pay cash.

·         Spend only what you have on hand.

·         Take time for people, and always have enough around the house to feed whoever shows up. No need to go out.

·         Be a host - do not entertain

Now that I’m older and wiser I understand what she was talking about.