Debt Help Ideas

As a full-fledged member of the Baby Boomer Generation, my metabolism has changed dramatically from 30 years ago. Remember the ultra-slim model from the 60s, Twiggy? Back in my 20s, I could have shared her nickname. Now, not so much! I have to eat carefully and watch my calories a bit. Even so, I tend to go up and down the scale about 10 pounds in any given month, thanks to water weight gain and other fun things. Menopause probably doesn’t help either. Then again, many of my younger friends say they experience the same thing, even though they are in their 20s and 30s.

Does make it tricky with pants, doesn’t it? Even for someone like me who lives in her blue jeans. (Just call me the Blue Jean Boomer!) For awhile, I tried having two sets of pant sizes. But one size was always too big or too small. Not to mention the fact of that being a bit pricey even if I do only buy my pants on great sales! Then I discovered one of my favorite little tips to save money on clothes. Did you know that you can go to a fabric store, like Joanne’s Fabrics, and buy buttons for jeans? Not only that, for this non-sewing grandma, they DON’T require sewing. HOORAY!

All you need is a hammer and a firm surface. Take the jeans (or any other pair of pants), follow the directions, and bang your stress away. I wouldn’t recommend doing it when people are sleeping, especially in an apartment.   Play around a bit to see what works. Then just button which ever one that feels the most comfy on any given day. Some days I get to exult when it’s the tightest. Other days I breath a sigh of relief when it’s the loosest. And the best part, they only cost a couple of dollars. These buttons are definitely easy ways to save money! And if this keeps you from buying another pair or two of pants, why not take that money, pay off your lowest loan, and give yourself a high five for being that much closer to your goal to eliminate debt.