20 things for which you do not need to spend money
Purchases / / December 19, 2019
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Of course, there are things and products that you need, but in fact most of what you buy, belongs to the category of "just want".
George Carlin (George Carlin), American comedianTrying to be happy, accumulating assets, like trying to satisfy his hunger, the whole winding ribbon sandwiches.
Cosmetics
Well, as it survived the beauty industry, if not for its ability Incredible any trifle to sell for a high price, suggesting buyers that this is a real Must-Have?
1. After Shave
Every day, the men shave and often complete the procedure aftershave. Basically, all the tasks of the funds will cope well and just cool water: calms the skin, narrows pores. What can give you the means, so it is a pleasant aroma, which remains on the skin. If you want to get just the smell, you can use the aftershave. But you do not need it.
2. Body Scrub
What is the main in the composition scrub? Exfoliant particles whose role typically performed crushed apricot pits or artificial granules. But believe me: the usual rigid sponge as good scrub will refresh the skin, but it costs much cheaper.
3. Hair sprays, which do not need to rinse
The label on each such spray promises that after using your hair will be soft, silky, shiny, strong... But using similar means some of their components are gradually accumulated in the hair, making them, in contrast, dull, lifeless brittle. And again you buy a spray to cope with this disaster.
4. Anti-cellulite cream
Are you kidding? Do you sincerely believe that some kind of magic potion from a bottle can save you from cellulite? Do not waste money.
5. Concealer
Controversial product. Someone really does not present without it their lives. And yet, not paying attention to advertising and magazines assurances that without the foundation can not be make-up, look at your face and think: it's true you need? Or is it just the film, which pulls unpleasant person, not giving him any more attractive?
6. Shower gel
Pleasant odor and easy to use - no more. Good quality sponge and soap - that's what it takes to correct the bath procedures.
Sports and Fitness
Sports need to be addressed, no question about it. But do you need all this paraphernalia, which - so enticing and bright - lies on the shelves of sporting goods stores? We will understand that you are completely useless.
7. Gym
Funny, is not it? But it is so. To keep in shape, you do not need a gym membership. If you want to look good and feel good, you can do without any monetary investment. More walk, run, go up the stairs on foot and just follow complex exercises at home.
8. home fitness equipment
What did not appear in recent years. Weight-training machines for home use hit its forms and lots of functions. But I'll bet that if you, having bought on advertising have already purchased one such, but now only think about how would have to sell it at a less favorable price.
9. Sportswear
T-shirts with antiseptic silver coating, the newest fabric, the outlet moisture, socks microfiber... Yes, the marketers come up with anything as long as you've spent your money. In fact, you do not need anything other than a pair of good-quality shoes, Several cotton T-shirts, shorts and socks.
10. dietary food
Otnesom here all these fitness flakes and cereals, which are somehow more golden bridge. You can in fact simply cook porridge. Although it will not be as fashionable and attractive.
11. magic pills
Do not fool ourselves and think that one magic tabletochku can help you get rid of the fat that you have accumulated over the years. Only active exercise and proper nutrition!
Kids' things
How to easily fall prey to marketers when there are children in the family. After all, they deserve only the best, they do not mind spending the last, refusing even to themselves in many ways.
12. Heater Wet baby wipes
World has gone mad? If the cloth is really cold, you can simply warm it in your hands!
13. High chair for baby
Why do you need this huge structure? Buy a booster chair - child seat, which can be attached to an ordinary chair. When it is, you no longer need, you will remove it easily anywhere, because it takes up very little space.
14. Baby Monitor
Of course, if you live in a two-family house, it is a miracle of modern technology is useful to you. But in an apartment can not you hear your baby crying?
15. walker
For hundreds of years the babies somehow themselves rose to their feet. They will cling to furniture and everything that will fall to them under the arms. You can help your child, keep it. Walkers - it's fun, but I do not understand why they suddenly become very necessary thing.
16. Cushion for changing
It may not be very expensive, but why spend money even on this little thing? You will be able to change the baby diaper and blanket made from its edges skirting.
Household products
Look, your house is probably inflated by unnecessary things. Do not repeat the same mistakes and do not waste your money on nonsense.
17. Descaler for the washing machine
Washing machine - already expensive purchase. But the store wants you to buy more expensive and descaler. Actually it scales easily remove citric acid, which is worth a penny. You fall asleep its powder and instead put on a cotton wash cycle (only without clothes and without spin).
18. Means for cleaning silver jewelry
It is best to cleanse silver tooth powder. On a damp cloth, apply a little powder rub the jewelery and then rinse thoroughly and wipe with a dry cloth.
19. Funds from clogging the sink
They cost a lot of money. And with clogging can handle even normal soda, Half a glass of which it is necessary to fall asleep for a day in the sink. If it has not helped, you can remember the good old method of cleaning pipes rope.
20. Paper towels for kitchen
Thing in some ways very convenient, but quite costly. Laundry ordinary towels will cost you less than buying a regular paper.
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see also
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