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Find Your True Bargain!

in Uncategorized on 08/17/14

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While blaming the Chinese Ghost Month for my endless gastos and thinking about how to save money, spend wisely and spot bargains, I was inspired to go through the clutter in my room and closet and sell all my junk.  More than making a few extra bucks, it was the thought of making room for bigger and better things that excited me.  Five days, countless cramps, three migraines and one huge backache later, I had a humongous Toss pile and a relatively small Keep pile.

What I learned

True Bargains

I learned sorting junk wasn’t just a physical activity.  Deciding what you value can be pretty taxing – emotionally and physically.  In the end, the things I tossed away were the things I spent far too much money on – enough shoes to shod an army (if armies wore heels and girly flats), and enough makeup for a family and five kikay daughters.  The things I chose to keep, however, were things I didn’t buy in a mall:  The note my boyfriend (now my husband) wrote at the back of my book, scribbled praise from my English high school teacher, photos of me with that pineapple hair hanging out at a hydro-electric plant, two old Mod magazines with articles I wrote.

Looking at my Toss and Keep piles, I realized how strange it is that we sometimes feel we never have enough, when in truth we are showered daily with the most wonderful of blessings – true bargains as I call them. 

My True Bargains

My daily list of true bargains would include the priceless joy of lying down in bed with my son Adrian laughing while making poop and fart jokes, the way stale movie popcorn tastes better when shared with The Vince, the times I clown around with my teen girls and feel like a teenager all over again, and the invaluable knowledge that whatever mood I’m in, it will definitely get better once I see my family.

What would your list of true bargains look like? I would love to see!  Whatever’s on it, I’m sure you’ll agree that the best things in life don’t come with a price tag, and not everything that counts can be counted.  Once you learn the true value of things, a small paycheck or a small closet will never keep you from leading a rich and fulfilling life.

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  1. Dominique Goh says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I too am decluttering the house. What I will keep would be the love notes that hb wrote to me when we were dating and photos of everyone. 🙂

  2. Ida JT says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Someone from the past sent me an email and I never thought that this person could still make me cry (by just recalling the past). I have been struggling with my feelings for him but he pops into my life every now and then. He wants us to be friends but I can't because the pain is still there… hay… your post hit me bullseye!

  3. Ida JT says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:40 am

    btw, i like the look of your blog. simple and elegant. 🙂

  4. Marie Angeli Laxa says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:11 am

    I love this post! It makes me think of my own priorities. For example, is working hard the whole day the real bargain or is it ending work an hour early to be able to read books with Yuri? No contest!

  5. Allan D says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    there are many priceless things we used to neglect. These are the one we must put in our bargains.

  6. theresa says

    August 22, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Priceless quote! Hey, your new layout looks nice sis. I want to revamp mine as well! 🙂

  7. JanzCrystalz January says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Seeing my little girl get excited every time I arrived home after work is one of my true bargains.

  8. Michelle Oribello says

    August 24, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    We may struggling financially, most of the time, because it's only my husband who provide for us. I'm still thankful to God that He always make me feel happy and complete around my family.

  9. maria wenttotown says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:21 am

    I did my purging early this year and those that I kept were the ones that money can't buy or least money was shelled out … those are the ones that hold the best memories.

  10. Michi says

    January 29, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Being a stay at home mom makes me happy because I have more time with my son. It is true that we learn how to be contented and satisfied.

  11. Dominique Goh says

    January 30, 2015 at 2:55 am

    I too have been decluttering a lot and also spending more time with the family nowadays this 2015.

  12. Mommy Maye says

    January 30, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Same tayo sis. My true bargain and priceless moment is when the three of us are lying on our bed making kwentos and laughing and cuddling and tickling each other. Truly precious moment.

  13. Marichu Bartolo says

    January 30, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    i felt so much emotions upon reading ur post.
    http://chubs10182014.blogspot.com/

  14. Nilyn EC Matugas says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    My family and the time I get to spend with them will always be my one of my true bargains.

  15. Pamela Gutierrez says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I agree with the quote from Albert Einstein. The memories you share with the people who matter most in your life are the best things to cherish. You can never put a price tag on those simple but special moments.

  16. Claudine says

    February 1, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    I wish I could do this too, but I am quite attached with my things that I find it hard to throw/give them away, much less sell them. But it's only a matter of time before I would eventually give in to the necessity. I just need to prepare my heart because I know it's going to be painful!

  17. Ron Leyba says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:49 am

    My true bargain? The time I spent with my daughter and son. The time I spent with them, sharing laughs and playing around. Priceless indeed!

  18. Kat Centeno says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Oh, I have a lot of true bargains: a friend's trust, photographs, letters and memories. Plus, hugs and kisses from family, friends and pets.

  19. kareen liez says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Decluttering seems to be a hard task because while I'm thinking of letting go of some stuffs, I just can't help but still keep a majority of them.

  20. Donna || HEYLADYSPRING.COM says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I have yet to purge my house of stuff I need to let go. It's already February wah! *panic*
    You're right sis. Sometimes I think we just like the feeling of acquiring things noh?!

  21. jessa.delacerna says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Agreed! the best things in life don’t come with a price tag. 🙂

  22. Melgie Campbell says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    This is such a great post! My true bargains is my family, hubby and kids. My family back home is always have space in my heart. I know its not my obligation to feed them or anything but I always find happiness that I know that I can help them in anyway. I feel great to see them smile over skype such a small things that makes me happy.
    http://www.sweetcuisinera.com

  23. Melgie Campbell says

    February 4, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I'm more into savings this year and well see how it goes. I'm such a bargain seeker and it feel good knowing that you only pay less than regular price. Aside from bargain seeker my TRUE bargain in life is my family especially my kids. They make me laugh with very simple things..:)
    http://www.wish4less.com

  24. KRIZZA says

    February 5, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    I agree much to you Sis. I would rather keep things which I consider priceless. I always tell my friends before and even up to now that whenever I travel, I do not collect bags, shoes or clothes but memories. 🙂

  25. Blessing says

    February 8, 2015 at 2:52 am

    I prioritize my actions with much emphasis on the most important ones. Great article indeed and thanks for sharing

  26. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    February 8, 2015 at 10:15 am

    The best things in life are free. I also learned that when I tossed a lot of things when we moved houses.

  27. JanzCrystalz January says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I am looking for my true bargains, and realized that spending more time with my husband and my kids are my true bargain without the price tag. 🙂

  28. maria wenttotown says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:21 am

    aside from ukay finds :), my real bargains are memories I created with people so close to me.

  29. Michi says

    June 3, 2015 at 2:38 am

    I love decluttering. It is one of my favorite thing to do because I can remove unnecessary stuff in our home.

  30. Anna Plaida says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:36 am

    Material bargains you can find everywhere but real bargains can be find inside our home having our family in a simple living is the best

  31. Cym Marzan says

    June 5, 2015 at 6:30 am

    I also need to purge more things. They feel like burdens, actually. But I admit I have a very hard time deciding what I value. Where do you sell your stuff?

  32. Elizabeth O. says

    June 6, 2015 at 6:48 am

    Haha, I always blame the Ghost Month for my endless expenses! Selling the things you don't use anymore is a great idea. I need to clean my clutter and sell the items I don't use anymore.

  33. yolomoments12 says

    June 8, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    We only value things only when its new but in the end we must buy things that we need and not what we want. Basically just to reduce cost. I guess I need to clutter too.

  34. Leilani Gamboa says

    June 9, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I love that quote from Einstein, those most important things in life are priceless.

  35. Ron Leyba says

    June 10, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    Just like you, my true bargains are the time I spent with my family. The time I spent with my daughter and son, playing with them, sharing almost endless laughter.

  36. JanzCrystalz January says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:46 am

    The quote is indeed true. There a lot of things in the world that we do not count yet it matter big time. That is why we should count our blessings no matter how small it is.

  37. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I agree with you, sometimes those that we really value turn out to be those we didn't even spend money on — now about that photos of you with that pineapple hair.. are you going to let us see that? heehee.. Just kidding.

  38. Melgie Campbell says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    So true! Always count your blessing mo matter how small it is. Thanks for sharing Sis
    http://www.sweetcuisinera.com

  39. Maria Seg says

    June 13, 2015 at 7:53 am

    I love to purge and I notice that stuff I toss are those"recent" things I owned. Yes, those I treasure the most are simple items that hold a lot of good memories.

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