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Shopping
Well me and my 2 other friends are going to the movies and then shopping for an hour. I dont get any pocket money so I asked my mom to give me some money so I can buy things when were shopping. And she says "No, because were running out of money" But she always says I cant buy things because were running out of money, and seriously I need proof that were running out of money. All my friends are bringing at least $50 and im going to be left out...Please help...
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Well, there isn't a way to 'prove' that you're running out of money besides when you just can't buy things like that. Believe me, I know how you feel. Well, sortof. I'm not a shopper, but it kinda smurfs when all of your friends are going to a movie, but because of gas prices and a movie ticket, it's too expensive to go. My family is a middle class family that is fairly comfortable. Currently, though, we've been having a few more expenses. (We had a new horse born, bought a new horse, plus we have to feed and water horses, gas is wayy too expensive, there aren't many places who need my father's services.. yeah) So, I know how you feel. I also know how your mom feels. I hate it when I have to tell my sisters that we can't go to a movie because it is too expensive, or we can't go play put-put-golf etc.
Do you shop at Hollister, Abercrombie, Aeropostal etc.? There's nothing wrong with these stores (well, Abercrombie basically advertises with porn, but hey..), but they're expensive. I know a girl who bought a 50$ pair of jeans that were on the clearance rack! My most expensive pair of pants were $15.. and that was alot. Maybe you could consider shopping at a place that has quality clothes for less? TJ Max, Goodys, Pennys, Target, even thrift stores have quality clothes for cheaper prices. Maybe it's embarrasing to shop at a Thrift store, but look at it this way: If you shop at a Thrift store where you can get a pair of Abercrombie jeans for $12, still look cute, and hopefully help your mom and dad out money wise... why not? I see Abercrombie, Hollister, JC Pennys, Aeropostal etc. clothes at the thrift store with tags still on! For less than $15, too.
If you want some pocket money, maybe you could 'work'? Not seriously get a job (unless you're old enough, then you could do that and have money of your own), but you could do odd jobs around the house, mow the lawn, pressure wash the driveway etc. for a little bit of money. You could do the same with neighbors, too. Offer to walk dogs at $5 an hour, every day that they need you to. There are other things besides walking dogs.. you could mow grass, paint fences, babysit and more. It would require work, but work is never bad.
As for being left out... I can't help you there. If your mom wont give you money, and you can't earn any quickly enough, then just don't buy anything. It's still fun to look around and try things on, even if you're not going to buy them, right? (Idk, I don't like shopping at all, so I'm guessing here.) If you don't want to go shopping without money, just go for the movie then go back home. If anyone asks why, tell them you have homework or something.
-FunnyCide
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maybe ask if you can do something to make money.. or babysit or something..much luv dez x0x0
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xoche is right, just have fun without the money. If you believe you can only have fun with money it's time to start making your own. Your mom is not having fun with her money, she's paying the bills, and by telling you that there is no money, she is preparing you for the day when you will have to tell that to your own daughter. Hopefully she will understand.
Michele
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Ooh i know how you feel. Just figure out ways to save up money..every extra penny counts..like if you get lunch money everyday just put away the money you dont use or skip lunch if you really need it. If youre old enough you can get a job or if not you could babysit or something. If your friends are getting so much money why can't they give you some? i think theyd understand, right? If youre going to the movies make sure to catch the matinee because i think thats when its cheaper..if it not its like 10 bucks, which is a ripoff in my veiw. kay well good luck with the money thing and you guys could always figure out other ways to have fun without needing money!!
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Ok I can relate to you. I love to be out on the weekends. And I love the moves. Its six bucks to buy a movie ticket and I only get 5. Its really hard to keep asking my friends. The way I solved my problem is by doing better in school working and doing tasks for my family and only going places every other weekend. I no it sux but parents think we should only get it when we deserve it. Your mom problbly teels you that because she just dont feel like giving you money. What I do is I ask for like 10 or 15 dollars and after a while if Im good I get more so try to sweet talk your parents
hope I helped and if you like my advice I can give you more if you e-mail me at queenbianca2004@yahoo.com
always,
BIaNcA
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so what if you dont bring money! have fun and just try on clothes. me and my friends do it all the time. Last time all we did at the mall was try on dresses like prom dresses and we didn't buy a thing so just have fun with out money.
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