tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post114627525439564666..comments2023-09-01T08:33:25.432-05:00Comments on Lydia's Innovations and Just Plain Ordinary Ideas: The cons of living on a budgetLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733559271848774694noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146751781158603642006-05-04T09:09:00.000-05:002006-05-04T09:09:00.000-05:00I have to share a jewelry experience. There's a je...I have to share a jewelry experience. There's a jeweler in town that's going out of business, so they were having a sale. We stopped by yesterday to look around. It was a positive experience only in the sense that I got a new pearl ring for half price. Other than that, a bad jewelry-buying experience. The lady was horrible, she didn't know what she was taking about, she wouldn't leave us alone, so we felt obligated to ask her questions, but then she didn't know the answer. For example, John asked her what was so great about a Mont Blanc pen. She said, "Well, they just look neat, don't they?" Does she honestly expect to sell a pen to a man with that line? Anyway, the ring is really pretty, and I'm excited about that. But it made me appreciate our jeweler (Gholson's) that much more. I think it is worth it to pay a little more for good customer service. Just something to keep in mind as you search for a jeweler.KarenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901472388331907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146497637682484202006-05-01T10:33:00.000-05:002006-05-01T10:33:00.000-05:00Ok, a garage jeweler sounds really scarry and ghet...Ok, a garage jeweler sounds really scarry and ghetto...but who knows.<BR/><BR/>As far as shoes! How rude! Tips for those with out sister-shop-a-holics...<BR/><BR/>Go when there is a sale, go when there is a coupon AND a sale, always look at clearance first! Don't ask sales people unless you get desperate or already know what you want. AND look at places like Marshall's or DSW. <BR/><BR/>I know I saw a few brown heels in my great shoe search OR I have a pair of brown shoes you might could wear!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Keep your eye out for cute earings!Leannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834875597299071671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146418571756376822006-04-30T12:36:00.000-05:002006-04-30T12:36:00.000-05:00Lydia,Try finding one of those people who do jewle...Lydia,<BR/>Try finding one of those people who do jewlery out of their garage....an independent person. Ask around, there are lots of them in the metroples. They usually have good prices.The Norvellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838572956075942058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146368701875376452006-04-29T22:45:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:45:00.000-05:00Karen: I've been thinking that Dave and I seem to ...Karen: I've been thinking that Dave and I seem to have the only unique names, really someone should name their children David and Lydia. I mean, we can't be the ONLY ones named David and Lydia! It just wouldn't be right in our family!<BR/><BR/>I just may take John up on the offer to go to Gholson's. I always like what he picks out from there, and would probably have a better chance working with him than with Jared's.<BR/><BR/>And don't worry. I'm sure you'll have plenty of time for budgeting when you go overseas. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733559271848774694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146368461399197732006-04-29T22:41:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:41:00.000-05:00Well, this is the OTHER Karen commenting, the one ...Well, this is the OTHER Karen commenting, the one married to Lydia's brother John, not to be confused with Lydia's husband, Jon. Now, how Lydia keeps all these Karens and Johns straight, I dunno. Hey Lyd, let's name our kids Karen and John and confuse the heck out of the rest of the family...and ourselves!<BR/><BR/>Well, so far in our married life, John and I have lived pretty comfortably with our dual incomes. But lately I have contemplated quitting my job and taking up some part-time work at the church and freelancing, so I'm sure we'll get to learn hard and fast about the budget thing. And shoes... definitely a weakeness there.<BR/><BR/>On the jeweler, John is sitting here next to me, but he's not much on blogs. He said he'll take you to our jeweler, Gholson's sometime when you're in Waco. He has been very pleased with them, and I know they'll use your gold and stuff.KarenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901472388331907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146367898708484122006-04-29T22:31:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:31:00.000-05:00Cliff: I didn't know Teresa had a jeweler! Just gi...Cliff: I didn't know Teresa <I>had</I> a jeweler! Just give me a name and I'll check it out!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733559271848774694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146366876173378082006-04-29T22:14:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:14:00.000-05:00Momma, meet Rachel! (a.k.a. Ruth Rachel Vendsel)Ra...Momma, meet Rachel! (a.k.a. Ruth Rachel Vendsel)<BR/>Rachel, meet my mom! (a.k.a. Carolyn)<BR/><BR/>And I can't believe that saleslady was ripping us off! I agree with Rachel: "boo on snooty salespersons!"<BR/><BR/>As for living on a budget being the pits, so far it hasn't really been so bad. If all I have to complain about is not wanting to pay for lip gloss, I think I'm okay. However, I can see how things will get drastically more serious when children come into the picture.<BR/><BR/>I will check on that jeweler John uses in Waco and see what I can find out.<BR/><BR/>Momma and Rachel, I'm glad you got to meet! I hope someday you get to meet for real!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733559271848774694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146366556900333942006-04-29T22:09:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:09:00.000-05:00What about the one in waco that Teresa uses...I me...What about the one in waco that Teresa uses...I mean if your going to reference her idea you could at least use her jewler too!! That's all I'm sayin....but...yeah...good luck trying to find someone who just wants to make you a ring with your metal and stones which you didn't buy from them. You'll have to find some local family type jewler, some old guy who sits around all day with a soldering gun!! We could take them overseas, I bet we'd find plenty of places who would make a ring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146365157922382302006-04-29T21:45:00.000-05:002006-04-29T21:45:00.000-05:00Hi Momma - I like you too! ;) I am Lydia's sister...Hi Momma - I like you too! ;) I am Lydia's sister-in-law's sister-in-law, LOL. We decided that made us family. (I am married to Mike, brother of Karen Norvell, wife of David Norvell, brother of Lydia's charming hubbie!)Rachel Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028127244408392901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146344668206182892006-04-29T16:04:00.000-05:002006-04-29T16:04:00.000-05:00And... Clinique nail polish is wonderful! Ditto, t...And... Clinique nail polish is wonderful! Ditto, the soap. I like Ruth!<BR/><BR/>But, all in all, living on a budget is the pits, dear. Unless you REALLY like the challenge of searching for bargains. Myself, I'd rather get in and out of the store quickly so I'm not always picky about price...to the ruin of my budget! :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Teresa's idea about a private jeweler might work. What about the one in Waco that John & Karen use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146322324428584132006-04-29T09:52:00.000-05:002006-04-29T09:52:00.000-05:00Oh, and the facial soap is awesome, lasts forever,...Oh, and the facial soap is awesome, lasts forever, and is $10.50. (Clinique junkie here.) but you're right - it IS pricey. and boo on snooty salespersons. :)Rachel Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028127244408392901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146321768203530192006-04-29T09:42:00.000-05:002006-04-29T09:42:00.000-05:00Ah yes, budget living. This is why Target is my f...Ah yes, budget living. This is why Target is my friend!<BR/><BR/>(p.s. Clinique DOES have $7 or $8 items - nail polish!)Rachel Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028127244408392901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14064784.post-1146278567629101652006-04-28T21:42:00.000-05:002006-04-28T21:42:00.000-05:00That sounds like a very frustrating day at the mal...That sounds like a very frustrating day at the mall!!! I agree though about things being so overpriced. I wandered around Ross the other day at the home furnishings section and I thought the prices were great! One of those cool measuring cups where you can look down on the amount for only $5 instead of $15. Thats what I'm talking about!!! Hang in there, you will find your ring place, just like you found your car! Maybe a private jeweler would be more willing to do that instead of a chain where they have to follow stinkin coporate rules! Love ya :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687001132573317490noreply@blogger.com