It is not always wasteful to splurge, if it is important to you then ask yourself "Is it Splurge Worthy?" Here are some of my favorite splurges. I save in some areas so I can still have my splurges that is how frugal is fabulous!
Vacuum- Dyson yes it does work better than my old Hoover. I don't spend money on filters and I vacuum almost everyday (3 kids).
Gym Membership- around here even the YMCA gyms are pricey. Shop around find the rates and don't get caught in the trap "This deal is only today" SO NOT TRUE. In college I worked at a health club. Also bring up the other rates they will price match.
Hair Cuts - absolutely for women! I had a horrible experience at a local hair school. Went in for a trim ended up with 7 inches gone. I don't highlight my hair because that is maintenance and is expensive. Gave that up when I had kids.
Diet Coke- no store brand can ever compare to this genius chemistry combination!
Vacations- just do it, plan and save for it. Even if you stay at a hotel a few hours away with a indoor pool for the kids. Time away from home and from the distractions is priceless and will form many memories! Of course search for a great deal!
Krispy Kreme Donuts- once a month we take the kids after church for "Hot Donuts Now". Of course we go all out, 2 dozen donuts and drinks for all of us (not water)
Babysitting for a date night with hubby- Enough said!!!
What do you like to splurge on?
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A pedi about every 6 weeks. It's not so much color on the toes, but the maintenance and the deep tissue leg and foot massage and the being alone for 45 minutes.
Oddly enough- crayons. Rose Art is a overly waxy art instrument. Crayola is good quality and lasts long enough.
Jeans - Gap Long & Lean they are by far my favorites {even over most of the designer jeans!}, they just fit me the best! So, I spend the 58 bucks to have them.
I totally agree in so many areas. There are certain things that are SO splurge worthy! Mine are Diet Sunkist and Diet Mountain Dew. This stuff called "Emergen-C" that we put in our soda once a day, we SWEART it has kept us from getting colds in a LONG time. (its expensive tho) what else, date nights for us are a MUST. We never miss a date night, and we usually treat ourselves to a GOOD meal and dessert. ( which I OF COURSE save up Weight Watcher points for so I am not "cheating". Thanks for the fun blog Jen!
Oh I love pedi's, Gap Jeans and date nights! Thank you for sharing. I am also going to buy some Emergen-C, thanks for the tip!
I just realized I don't splurge on myself! My sister is a hairdresser so I always have a great cut and color; she's also a shop-a-holic so I get tons of high dollar hand-me-downs often! I guess I splurge on my kids. I love great clothes! So, I do shop around for the best deals possible, but when push comes to shove I buy the nice stuff (plus better quality). I always get my kids and hubby their favorite snack for the week at the store. And, in relation to Emergen-C, I give my kids Lil Critters Immune C immune boosters .. have kept my usually very sick 5 year old healthy as a horse this year despite lots of seasonal illnesses around here. He hasn't had as much as a cold. I'm thinking I need to do more for myself.
I guess I do go with my BFF a couple of times a year for a weekend away. That's a splurge.
Jen,
I love and swear by my Dyson too...my husband had to talk my cheap butt into it (haha).
Good paint. Since I paint lots I have learned that you really should splurge on a good quality paint. On that note, a good primer goes a long ways too.
Lia Sophia jewelry. It's really well made and has a lifetime warranty. Since I do what I can to dress up my hum-drum clothing for work, this jewerly is my saving grace.
A good haircut. I, too, have tried to go the beauty school or cheap-place route...it's just not worth it. A friend from high school cuts my hair and does a fabulous job...even if it does cost me $40 each time. I don't color or highlight my hair either, so $40 every 4-6 mths is worth it to me.
Fancy coffee drinks (especially in the summer!) Iced lattes from Dunkin Donuts are my favorite!!!
I'm having a hard time coming up with anything else that's particularly splurgy. I try to get myself things that feel fancy but don't come with the price tag (i.e. buying express pants at marshalls!) :)
What a great post Jen! Hope you are having a good Wednesday!
Just read everyone else's posts!
I love pedi's too! But unfortunately, I don't get them very often... they are def a favorite splurge! I have one of those conair foot baths though... very relaxing! (Esp when I can get Ben to fill it up and set it up for me... ;)! )
Getting my eyebrows waxed. I hate plucking them. I would rather her just rip it all out at once.
On New Year's Day we went to back to back movies popcorn and all. that was a first and we really really enjoyed our day.
We up and decided to go on a cruise last year. We splurged on going Scuba Diving and it was priceless!
My splurge is haircut and highlight at a nice salon. My hair guy takes forever, so I get a lot of down time when I go in. I won't skimp on a haircut or color.
I also love Starbucks. Joe gave me $100 worth of gift cards for Christmas (bought at Costco for $80 - how frugal!) and I love using them. Even if my favorite is the $2 cup of plain coffee. It's just so good!
good shampoo & conditioner.
that's a necessary splurge for me.
good liquid coffee creamer. worth every penny.
name brand oreos. "black & white tuxedo cookies" are so not the same.
:)
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