Making friends

[paula1961]

I've never been to a clothing party. I'm glad you went and got to meet your neighbor. It was nice of her to come over to your house and invite you and Scott to join her and her husband when their outside.
I just would politely say no to anymore clothing party invitations. Like the others said.......that sports bra better be really really comfy for that price!

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by paula1961

Like the others said.......that sports bra better be really really comfy for that price!

I'll let you know when I get it! It should take a couple of weeks.

[Janet]

I decided a long time ago that I was no longer going to feel obligated to buy something at these parties. A lot of times, they get 'credit' for having so many people there so I will sometimes do my part just by attending and socializing.

Most of those parties are way out of my budget. After feeling like I HAD to buy something and then regretting that I did...I decided to just tell them when I'm invited that I don't have the extra money to purchase anything.

[Lindsey]

I think I will do that from now on Janet. Yeah, I have the big house, but that comes with a big mortgage. I have a paralyzed dog that cost an arm and a leg for surgery, not to mention physical therapy, acupuncture, and things we've purchased at home for her rehabilitation. I'm glad I went, but I think I will politely refuse next time!

[judy]

The women at the party who agreed to host their own parties remind me of "The
Stepford Wives."

Can you tell Scott's cousin that you just can't afford to buy Arbonne (great stuff though!) because of Layla's vet bills? I would think that if she can't wrap her mind around that, she isn't worth your friendship.

You really have to post pix of your new bra! If nothing else, you can glue on rhinestones and feathers.

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by judy

The women at the party who agreed to host their own parties remind me of "The
Stepford Wives."

Can you tell Scott's cousin that you just can't afford to buy Arbonne (great stuff though!) because of Layla's vet bills? I would think that if she can't wrap her mind around that, she isn't worth your friendship.

You really have to post pix of your new bra! If nothing else, you can glue on rhinestones and feathers.

Lol if only you could see they look like anything but Stepford Wives!

I'll take a picture of my bra when I get it lol. I will for sure have to start working out when it comes so I didn't spend that money for nothing!

[DianaB]

It's always awkward meeting new people but I'm glad that you went. You got to meet your neighbors.

I had a friend that used to have all kinds of home parties and since I was her best friend I felt that I had to go. I learned to just say no......no to buying......and no to hosting a party. I went just for her and to visit with others. I know that when I have a party I don't expect others to feel pressured into buying.....because things are expensive. I tell them to just come and have fun. Next time just tell them that I came to just visit with everyone but I really don't have the money to spend right now with all of our moving expenses. They'll understand.

I don't have parties very often but once I did a Tastefully Simple party and it was so much fun!! It was party dip mixes, soup mixes, drink mixes, and dessert mixes. I made up a bunch of samples and everyone got to taste everything!! We laughed and had so much fun!! I told people just to come and have fun but several of them bought stuff....but you could spend just $10 and have a little something. If you're ever invited to one of those parties I encourage you to go.

Enough about me.......I'm glad that you went!! Next time don't feel like you have to buy. Oh, but I AM having a jewelry party next fall.......are you interested in seeing a catalog? LOL