What would your splurge be? - Page 2

[CookiePie]

I would have to do something that isn't a one time shot, a gift that keeps giving!  For Christmas I got a espresso machine & a ceramic travel mug!  Not to much money (Mr Coffee pump machine on sale $59 & on clearance 2 travel mugs for $6)  it saves me from spending  $ on lattes when I'm out.  I can use organic coffee & milk & even Trader Joe's organic chocolate syrup & it is still way cheaper!  And it isn't used up in a few visits as a Starbucks gift card would be! 

With my Birthday money I got new toss pillows for our bed, & a piece of artwork for the bedroom wall that I'm in love with.  I also added a couple new living room pillows.  DH painted the fireplace for me & he & DD painted my computer chair!  Also we have been touching up scuffed trim & baseboard, & it makes the house look clean & crisp!   If I didn't need a little update in the house I would have spent it on clothes!  

[insidevoice]

Well, the beauty college worked well- I got a good cut and color for less than $40.  Now I have the rest tucked aside for the remainder of my splurge!

I am so happy though to look a little less 'Mom' and a little more 'Me'.  Totally fun and unnatural highlights bring out the texture of my curls, and the bright highlights really brighten me up a bit.  It took four hours, but it was four hours of sitting down and not having to chase a child!

[Learning_Mum]

Originally Posted by insidevoice 

Well, the beauty college worked well- I got a good cut and color for less than $40.  Now I have the rest tucked aside for the remainder of my splurge!

I am so happy though to look a little less 'Mom' and a little more 'Me'.  Totally fun and unnatural highlights bring out the texture of my curls, and the bright highlights really brighten me up a bit.  It took four hours, but it was four hours of sitting down and not having to chase a child!

Sounds like money well spent!
 

[Ravin]

I would probably put in an order at Fabrics.com or go to Jo-Ann's for stuff for an embroidery project I'd like to do on my SCA garb coat.

[CookiePie]

Insidevoice, Do you have plans for the rest of the money?

[happysmileylady]

My splurges were a hair cut and color, and new glasses/contacts.  And then DH and I are splurging on a really expensive dinner out for our anniversary.  But to be fair, I don't know if the haircut and glasses count as a splurge really-It had been over a year since my last hair cut and it was really straggly looking.  And glasses, I had been doing without since my two year old had broken them.  My vision isn't AWFUL, but it's bad enough that I should have been wearing the glasses.

[beebalmmama]

Haircut at a nice salon. I haven't had the luck of cheaper haircuts like the OP just had. Good for you!!

I also bought a few new shirts at the thrift shop. Still frugal enough to keep it used, plus I get more shirts or the $$. A new pair of sunglasses for $8!

I think I've about spent my allocation for this years tax return.

Dh spent 3 hours at the local gym with a workout, steam room and jacuzzi.

I'd go for a massage if I felt I hadn't spent mine already.

Dh and my birthday fall after our tax return usually comes in so it's nice to pamper ourselves just a little and have an extra excuse to do so.

[insidevoice]

Originally Posted by CookiePie 

Insidevoice, Do you have plans for the rest of the money?

I have it tucked aside, I haven't made any concrete plans for it yet.  However, I was just given a Kindle as a gift, and I may convert it to lovely wonderful books... 

[insidevoice]

Originally Posted by happysmileylady 

My splurges were a hair cut and color, and new glasses/contacts.  And then DH and I are splurging on a really expensive dinner out for our anniversary.  But to be fair, I don't know if the haircut and glasses count as a splurge really-It had been over a year since my last hair cut and it was really straggly looking.  And glasses, I had been doing without since my two year old had broken them.  My vision isn't AWFUL, but it's bad enough that I should have been wearing the glasses.

The glasses were budgeted out of it for me- it's been five years, but I am not claiming that as a splurge.  I tried to, but DH said it didn't count.