By Carey Van Wagoner

If you don’t know me, I’m the buyer around here.  I’m not going to lie…I love to shop. I love finding things that are beautiful, that make my heart beat fast…like a handbag with amazing color, or that perfect pair of pants. You know the ones, that fit like a glove and look absolutely perfect…with everything.   I also love to shop for my kids and for you. I love to shop for you.  It is what I do. I am constantly looking for things that I love, but that you will love too. And here’s the thing…things are a-changin.  Yesterday it might have been about buying as much as you could, at the littlest price.  Today, I feel that quality is better then quantity. If you buy quality, you will spend less money. period.  The goods will last  longer, look better, wash better, wear better, be more comfortable, and make your life better. I know that is a lot to claim, but it is the truth.

Quality is the new cool. (especially at a good price.)

Don’t get me wrong…I love Target, Walmart, Forever 21, H and M, …they all have their place.

But, ….my Ugg boots that I paid  $200 for in 2008  are well into season #2 here in the good ol’ state of Utah, and they look Brand new. I mean perfect. The leather, the rubber soles, the interior…all perfect.   I will be wearing these things for 10 years. (well maybe not that long.)

Buy quality, and live better.

P.S. Stay tuned for another post on how to buy quality for kids and make your bucks stretch.