What would your splurge be?

[insidevoice]

My tax return is scheduled to be deposited on Friday.  While most of it will be saved, I am allocating about $100 for entirely frivolous 'reward myself' spending. 

I am thinking of getting my hair cut and styled, or maybe picking up a couple new pieces of clothing- really I can't decide what exactly I want to spend it on, but it needs to be something for me, and that is a little indulgent.  Most of the time we live very frugally.  Our bills are not behind, we do have an emergency fund, needs are taken care of.  DH is asking that I actually so something just for myself with this money because I really never do, but it's hard to let myself be ok with spending any money I don't really HAVE to. We are coming out of a tight few years, and things are much better now, but those frugal habits are deeply ingrained. 

So, I'm looking for inspiration. What would YOUR splurge be? 

[Alyantavid]

Clothes.  Or shoes. 

[mama to B]

An outfit and dinner out with the girls!

[HeatherAtHome]

Books, clothes or something home related: paint, art, furniture (I'm thinking small and/or second hand). Maybe a craft that I was sort of interested in. 

[maptome]

Haircut for sure.  It'll be such a great way to pamper yourself.  It will last for a long time and make you feel great!  Or, yoga classes =)

[mama_y_sol]

a new bra and new running shoes!

[Shannie77]

I would go for a haircut and maybe a manicure or foot massage.  At the place I go to you could get a haircut from a jr. stylist and a 15 minute massage for about that much.

[insidevoice]

Originally Posted by maptome 

Haircut for sure.  It'll be such a great way to pamper yourself.  It will last for a long time and make you feel great!  Or, yoga classes =)

I think his is why I am drawn to the haircut- it would be something I could feel good about for a while, but then, the same can be said of clothes lol.  I'm not used to actually spending money on wants. 

[honeybunmom]

Me? I actually need new eyebrows.  Yup, you read that right. New eyebrows.  Mine don't grow on the ends and I had them tattooed in 2002.  They were to last about 4 years.  Needless to say, they can barely be seen at this point and are crying for a redo.  My bonus is deposited on Monday, but, we have so many other pressing bills and household needs, I hate to get this done.  Although, I am going to call and see what she charges now . . . and whether she'll be running a special any time soon!

[BetsyS]

This is how we use our Christmas money.  Just for ourselves, as a splurge.  I finally went and spent some of mine this weekend.

I had my eyebrows threaded (and I look much better!), bought a new cardigan I've been eyeing, had a large iced tea from a fast food place, and I window shopped for shoes.  It was a great way to spend the afternoon. 

[insidevoice]

Oddly, I appreciate it a great deal more than I used to.  Hmm- eyebrow tidying.. hair.. I could do with some upkeep and maintenance!

[lyterae]

A woven wrap.

[insidevoice]

Originally Posted by lyterae 

A woven wrap.

I am insanely jealous, my littlest is beyond wrapping tolerance.  But that would be a great splurge!
 

[zebra15]

Get the hair done... definately!

[insidevoice]

Happily- I just found out there is a new beauty college in town, and I've decided to make an appointment there.  I know it may be a gamble, but I can't beat the price and people who have gone there have been thrilled. 

It appeals to my frugal side!  I'll see what is left after that. 

[HikeMama]

Originally Posted by mama to B 

An outfit and dinner out with the girls!

That is exactly what I'd do. But I would buy a few outfits instead of one- at real outlet prices or one of my other good cheap clothes haunts. Living vicariously through you.
 

[crazyms]

Oh I'd probably buy myself some cute nursing tops or clothes for after baby comes. I did buy myself 3 nice nursing tops but I got them used for $18 for all of them. Other than that I've only bought 2 (again used so about $15 total) belly bands that I can use under regular shirts instead of buying nursing clothes. It'd be nice to be able to just buy some cute clothes for me. Of course I have been dreaming of a serger for years now though and still have yet to bring myself to buy me one. I'd love to have it but ugh it's not a *need* and I hate to spend that kind of money on something for me. Dang at being frugal sometimes LOL.

[crazyms]

Ohhh or get really crazy and go get a nice hair cut and some tanning sessions after the baby comes. Yep lala land over here I'll never do it hee hee.

[kristandthekids]

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Edited by kristandthekids - 1/16/13 at 7:59pm

[Siennaflower]

Zumba classes.