Money does to buy happiness.

Hey KB! Thats sounded really nice! I love days like that. Ive had several so to pick just one is sort of hard. We had one Wednesday though, so Ill talk about the most recent, although it might not have been the best, to me it was great!! lol I rode with him to drop off a horse they sold, and we had to go to Chicago. We dropped the horse off, went to a nice little place down from the track and had some drinks, we played some pool and took a Chicago Syle pizza with us to eat in the truck on the way home. He bought me some little rock carvings, they are SO CUTE!!! Little horses, frogs, ducks. They are really tiny but look great sitting around my plants and stuff. We stopped at Starbucks, we dont have them where we live, and got some coffee. It was free, they were changing the registers and had no way to charge anyone, so like a handful of people got free coffees and mochas. I actually had a Mocha it was soooo good! We played on the CB with the truckers and had some laughs. It was just a great trip! I think anytime spent with my hubby is great. Bay Bay xx

Someone once said to me that money won't buy happiness but it makes being miserable more comfortable - LOL Sometimes it is the simple things in life that mean so much more than all the money in the world. Sure we all could do with more money than we have but then again, would you have enjoyed your day any less with a wad of cash in your pocket.

Simple pleasures are the best but unfortunately nothing is simple if you have no money, right? Money may not be able to buy happiness but it’s sure a lot easier to be happy with money than without it. At my age there have been too many days like you mentioned to list them all but the kind of day you described sounds much like the kinds of happy, content days I’ve shared with my husband and other family members in my lifetime. You say, “It was nice because we aren’t tight on money right so we had a day where it was wasn’t a concern and we didn’t have to share entrees at lunch.” That really sums it up; it’s hard to even enjoy the most simple things when you have to watch every penny. Annie

That's true. The happiness is a feeling and it is not a material. I am glad that you had a good time with your boyfriend. You can see children, they don't need much but they are already very happy everyday. I often see my son smiles all the time. Even if little thing can make him very glad.

My hubs and I have been together for over seventeen years and live and work together almost 24-7 with few conflicts. Our biggest foray towards a more simple life occurred when we sold our city home and moved from Winnipeg with a population of over 750,000 people to a small rural community of under 1,000 residents. We wanted a simpler, less harried lifestyle and found a way to have it. We do a lot of what we call 'simple abundance' activities. We go for a walk in a nature reserve and sit quietly and watch the wildlife in their natural element. As avid gardeners we have created our own Eden in our back yard and love to make a cup of tea put on some Celtic music on the stereo and sit and enjoy the ambiance that we created from scratch. Watching a movie together within the security of a home and community we love with our 2 dogs and 5 cats is a constant reminder that just as you said "money does not buy happiness." It is the quality of life and our ability to savor it that gives us inner peace and joy. So good to know you have it...so do we and I feel very blessed to be living the life I am. We are often short on money because we are both self-employed...but life is good when you have an attitude of gratitude. Good post.. Raia

We get in the garden and start ripping out weeds! lol. Oh, and it often ends in a dirt fight!

Money can't buy happiness. You could feel misberable and if someone gave you money you will still feel misberable. Money can make a person happy for a short amount of time. Different things make different people happy.

Well if used right, you can spend just a bit of money to have a good time. Most times though some ideas to spend time together don't cost that much (even in dating) - Go to the park for a bit walk, sit, talk, relax - Have a picnic and eat, talk and laugh - Fly a few kites - Hike up a hill and enjoy a bit of nature (or another park) - Stay home and watch a movie together - Bike or rollerblade outside - Take a drive for a bit (uh just for a bit, and just an idea...)

Honey! Money can never by you happiness. I don't care how much money you have, If you do right by it will bring you sorrow.