Lots of them!
-I bought back in 1993 a pair of birkenstock sandels. At $97, they were quite a stretch for a college student. I wore them at least 4 times weekly, over the years they walked thru 7 different countries. They died finally in 2003 when I bought my new pair. I ended up giving that pair away because I just wasnt all that into them anymore. The new owner LOVED them and will do the same as I did, but she got them free!
-DH bought 3 pairs of Mephisto shoes in Paris in 2000. They were $90 each since the exchange at the time was great for the dollar. They at home were $425 at nordstrom. They still are worn at least 4-5 times monthly since he wears them to work.
-LaCrueset pot in Paris, same trip. Very heavy but brought home and use quite often. It was $65 that trip. Its now over $350 in the stores here.
I might add, the dollar is not as strong as it was 10 years ago and it was like a gigantic sale in Paris that year because your dollar stretched bigtime against the euro/franc.
Medela pump in style. Bought in 2002 with first dd. Used to thru two babies and gave away and the new mama used it lots.
Motherwear tops. This was when it was privately owned and it was made in USA. The tops were spendy but they stayed very nice thru two babies. I gave all away and a few I see on a few friends here and there still making babies and nursing. That was 8 years ago.
Fuzzi Bunz diapers. Bought 16 brand new meds. Used for almost 3 years. I got my money's worth and them some. Again, gave away to another mama because after all those months I could not accept money for them. She still uses them and is ready to pass them to her sister who wants the "girlie" colors for her dd she is expecting after several boys.
Wolf stove:
http://www.wolfappliance.com/DualFue...6DualFuelRange
We did our entire kitchen ourselves shedding thousands of dollars off what it would cost with a contracter so we could afford to splurge. Well worth it. I have had this stove for 3 years and it spoils me everyday!! We are also bigtime cooks so it is loved!
-I bought back in 1993 a pair of birkenstock sandels. At $97, they were quite a stretch for a college student. I wore them at least 4 times weekly, over the years they walked thru 7 different countries. They died finally in 2003 when I bought my new pair. I ended up giving that pair away because I just wasnt all that into them anymore. The new owner LOVED them and will do the same as I did, but she got them free!
-DH bought 3 pairs of Mephisto shoes in Paris in 2000. They were $90 each since the exchange at the time was great for the dollar. They at home were $425 at nordstrom. They still are worn at least 4-5 times monthly since he wears them to work.
-LaCrueset pot in Paris, same trip. Very heavy but brought home and use quite often. It was $65 that trip. Its now over $350 in the stores here.
I might add, the dollar is not as strong as it was 10 years ago and it was like a gigantic sale in Paris that year because your dollar stretched bigtime against the euro/franc.
Medela pump in style. Bought in 2002 with first dd. Used to thru two babies and gave away and the new mama used it lots.
Motherwear tops. This was when it was privately owned and it was made in USA. The tops were spendy but they stayed very nice thru two babies. I gave all away and a few I see on a few friends here and there still making babies and nursing. That was 8 years ago.
Fuzzi Bunz diapers. Bought 16 brand new meds. Used for almost 3 years. I got my money's worth and them some. Again, gave away to another mama because after all those months I could not accept money for them. She still uses them and is ready to pass them to her sister who wants the "girlie" colors for her dd she is expecting after several boys.
Wolf stove:
http://www.wolfappliance.com/DualFue...6DualFuelRange
We did our entire kitchen ourselves shedding thousands of dollars off what it would cost with a contracter so we could afford to splurge. Well worth it. I have had this stove for 3 years and it spoils me everyday!! We are also bigtime cooks so it is loved!
It has made GF living so much easier.
no chemicals, natural fibers, reuse/recycle BUT I'm a bigger germ freak!! Which means the one thing I will always splurg on for as long as I need them is disposable PADS (I'm talking about sanitary napkins). The thought of using the reusable flannel kind or even the cup thingy during my period always gave me the shivers (mind you, for ME... more power to the fantastic women out there that can make it all work!). In fact last night as I was blog surfing I came across a hilerious comentary on the "perfect" pad. I think every woman, whether you use disposable pads or the reusable kind, would get a kick out of this article!
I loved it so much I've been telling everybody about it today LOL!!
If you want a laugh it's right here... 
