I use Tide detergent because it's a status symbol?!?

[Taylor]

I think they would be more pleased to find that out than to discover you wear Charmin dresses to church...in the rain...

I think if I start wearing a dress to church I would also be in trouble with my wife...

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I agree. Cleaning products are not a status symbol. I would have a live in maid if I wanted a status symbol.

I would have asked her to leave and not return. I would then call the pastor and have a talk.

Amen!!! I guess I must be trying to show off a bit because quite a few of my cleaning products are name brand. I can't really write more now because Muffy and Bitsy are waiting for me to go to Costco so we can buy supersize bottles of cleaning supplies. Boy will those shoppers be envious of me when they see all the Tilex I buy!

 

[stargrazer]

I think if I start wearing a dress to church I would also be in trouble with my wife...

HA...I figured that out and edited my post but you already (caught) quoted me, lol...

 

[Taylor]

HA...I figured that out and edited my post but you already (caught) quoted me, lol...

Never a dress on Sunday...Saturday late evening, maybe....

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I think I would call the pastor of the church and let he or she know the shakedown tactics of this lady.

 

[Missy1961]

So, the church put her in charge of this. What the heck were they thinking? The woman has no tact, she just knows how to offend. I doubt her approach will generate more donations.

I wonder.....maybe she put herself in charge of this. She sounds like a busybody who wants to stick her nose where it doesn't belong.

OP, you do what you feel is right--it is your money--and your choice!

 

[chris1gill]

First thing, my jaw is on the floor Let me pick it up....

That woman has SOME nerve coming in and observing your cleaning products, I mean that is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in quite some time.... However, my own MIL thinks like this, and my DH did too for a number of years.... I then got heavy into the couponing scene & just about everything is either free or 80% off by the time I'm done.... so he has seen the light.... my MIL however still has not... She thinks we should just pay full price for generic, now why would I do that when I can get the name brand stuff free or nearly free??

Anyhow, ignore this woman's request and act like it never happened.... Some People!!!

 

[kdudley3]

Get this one...we used to have a camper and the people at the campground must have noticed that all I wore were satin pj's and husband always wore polo shirts (because we like them). Well tickle my fancy...we're now the Rockefellers!!!

 

[LisaNJ25]

ohh nooo.... I would be tell her where to stick it and giving her a boot at the door... i would of probably told her i need to find a few more 'status" items and donate less.

 

[Independent]

Geez, another thing to worry about when I am standing at the Pearly Gates.

I now have to confess to using Tide.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

You don't need to justify yourself to anyone. It's YOUR choice to use your money as you wish.

 

[MareQ]

Great idea! Next time I'm at Target, I'm going to put 3 Tide detergents at the top of my cart for all to see. Then I'll zoom around the store, of course slowing a bit when I approach someone, so all can see how rich I am!

I was planning on making a skirt out of my empty bottles. The main part of the skirt will be sewn together clorox wipes - knee length- them I am going to sew a "fringe" of bottles around the bottom. It's going to make the prettiest sound when I walk. I think I'll carry around my swiffer too, I'll use a gallon size ZIPPER TOP Ziploc bag for a purse - and it's see through too so I'll make sure to carry around my PLEDGE, my SCRUBBING BUBBLES and my LYSOL toilet bowl cleaner in there - might throw in some PINE SOL if I am feeling especially snarky.

If I am buying name brands because they're a status symbol I am going to make darn sure I start showing those babies off!

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

I would have showed her the door and told her in no uncertain terms that she was no longer welcome in my home.

It's people like this that make me very confident in my decision that I do not need the hassle of organized religion.

 

[rt2dz]

There are two parts to the OP.

1) Tide, or any cleaning product, is NOT a status symbol. Who the heck cleans in front of people!?! Unless it is their job, and then they're not buying the products. OMG, that is just too funny.

2) I am embarrassed for your church. Our church leadership would roll over and die if someone from the church did anything remotely like that. Our church does pass a collection plate, but our pastor says as they are doing so to not give anything if you are not a regular attender. I would not attend a money-hungry church; a church should work within their budget, not try to make their budget meet their spending goals. When and what we give to our church, we do so happily because we like were it is going. I couldn't attend a church like that.

Tide, cascade, a status symbol? Perhaps I have more money than I thought.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Great idea! Next time I'm at Target, I'm going to put 3 Tide detergents at the top of my cart for all to see. Then I'll zoom around the store, of course slowing a bit when I approach someone, so all can see how rich I am!

But remember to ditch them just before paying. No reason to actually pay for them to get the desired results.

 

[DisMN]

I've only read the first page of posts but had to get this off my chest.

IMHO she is trying to sell you on Amway. She said about half a dozen things that are exact quotes from Amway salespeople, not to mention the fact that she's a "church" member trying to get into your personal life and drives a Caddy. Those things ALL scream "I sell Amway" to me.

Please use caution with this lady. I would bet my life that I'm right about her and her motives.


p.s. you use whatever laundry soap YOU want to use. This lady has no business even commenting about it to you.

 

[WhatATreat]

Seriously? I would have told her maybe she should sell her 2nd house and trade in her luxury car for a less expensive model and she would have a lot more than $7 extra to donate to the church fund. The nerve of some people! Actually, this kinda sounds like something one of my aunts would do/say. Where do you live again?

 

[JVL1018]

I was planning on making a skirt out of my empty bottles. The main part of the skirt will be sewn together clorox wipes - knee length- them I am going to sew a "fringe" of bottles around the bottom. It's going to make the prettiest sound when I walk. I think I'll carry around my swiffer too, I'll use a gallon size ZIPPER TOP Ziploc bag for a purse - and it's see through too so I'll make sure to carry around my PLEDGE, my SCRUBBING BUBBLES and my LYSOL toilet bowl cleaner in there - might throw in some PINE SOL if I am feeling especially snarky.

If I am buying name brands because they're a status symbol I am going to make darn sure I start showing those babies off!

 

[Steffi]

I was planning on making a skirt out of my empty bottles. The main part of the skirt will be sewn together clorox wipes - knee length- them I am going to sew a "fringe" of bottles around the bottom. It's going to make the prettiest sound when I walk. I think I'll carry around my swiffer too, I'll use a gallon size ZIPPER TOP Ziploc bag for a purse - and it's see through too so I'll make sure to carry around my PLEDGE, my SCRUBBING BUBBLES and my LYSOL toilet bowl cleaner in there - might throw in some PINE SOL if I am feeling especially snarky.

If I am buying name brands because they're a status symbol I am going to make darn sure I start showing those babies off!

The skirt sounds great. However, I really think it's just plain showing off to carry all your fancy cleaning potions around in a Ziploc bag.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

I have a slightly evil thought...

I say invite the woman over for coffee, prop your feet up and proudly tell her she was right....tell her you STOPPED buying all of those cleaning products which were only for status anyway and used the money you saved to HIRE A MAID!

Then take out your camera and be sure to post to pic of her choking on her store brand instant coffee!

~~~Kelly