Our Advent theme day yesterday was Ugly Sweater. There's a lot of room for interpretation there (it was not well received when I commented that I guess I could wear an A&M sweatshirt). It got me thinking though. There is an entire industry in America for producing sweaters that are "ugly". To be worn for a specific party once or twice a year. What would our grandparents think? We're spending money to purchase something because it looks bad. It's fun. This is not necessarily going to be a post saying that consumerism is a bad thing (I'll let Pope Francis speak on that). However, you've got to admit, we buy a lot of things that are not necessary.
Of course, most anything that we buy could be considered a luxury. If we wanted to really get into it, any food beyond that required for basic nutrition could be considered frivolous. We don't need vacations to Disney World. We probably should keep using our phones until they no longer work (or at least increase the update cycle length). It's okay to have things just for enjoyment, as long as we don't get carried away. That being said, the following products are things that no one needs.
You should brush your teeth. It is also good to know that you are brushing correctly. I'm not sure anyone needs a toothbrush that will tell you you are forgetting to brush a certain part of your mouth.
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