I totally get what you’re saying about that feeling of knowing that something is paid for and you don’t have to mess with bills or anything else. The transaction is done when you hand over the cash.

But I think your last paragraph sums up one my goals for this blog perfectly. Thank you!

They are lining up EXACTLY with what my husband and I have been discussing.

Today’s tip (#3) about using only cash and credit cards i what I have been doing for the last few days. It is eye-opening! I have put several things back and decided not to buy them because I had only X amount of cash with me.

Another thing I noticed about using cash is that it’s a nice feeling that the item is already truly paid for. No surprises when the statement comes.

Grandma (and Grandpa!) knew better than we how to manage. It’s time to look to the elders for wisdom rather than the cluelessness of youth. Been there, done that. Experience is worth it.

I LOVE the video and I found her site because of post the other day. I think I may use it in a post of my own.

Thanks for posting the video, I enjoyed watching it.
That part about Betty and the chocolate sodas reminded me of how some people choose to buy coffee every morning instead of making it at home. According to the inflation counter I checked with, $0.20 in 1950 equals $1.71 in 2007. I guess you’d have to just get black coffee as I don’t think you can buy any of the fancy coffee drinks for $1.71!

I came across this vintage cooking video yesterday on someone’s blog. I thought you might like to see it.