Kyra, awesome posts....

We dont have a lot in the bank, but we have no debt bar the house... everything we have we own outright ( and its alot of stuff, its a BIG house full of mostly new furniture) and have no credit card.. so all the money coming in is ours, we just pay the same bills as everyone else...

I b/f, use cloth nappies, only clean with bi carb and vinegar, etc etc.. all stuff that is super super cheap, and I would do it the same had I a million bucks anyway...
Were we to get rich I still wouldnt get takeaway crap for my kids...

So yeah, rich is relative... i could give someone with oodles of money my 6 (maybe 7 )kids, and them not be able to feed or clothe them beacuse they bought take away everynight, bought lunches and coffee, and a new $400 handbag etc... and have them think I'm super rich for being able to afford the kids!!

Everyone puts their money where they want it to go.. and as long as your out earning enough everyone has the right to spend it where they see fit.....

And I must note.. when I see a young 20 something with no kids, gorgeous clothes and all the trimmings, I do wonder What If????