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Things you splurge on?
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Definitely food. I buy with health in mind first so I don't mind spending more for what I need to spend more for-it's an investment in our health and future IMO. Plus I love eating good food. 
Our homes. They were not bargains by any means and we gutted our NY home right after we bought it before we moved in because it needed mucho work as no one had lived there since the 70's! The family that owned it didn't want to part with it when they moved to Long Island so empty it sat with them paying maintenance month after month for 30 years LOL.
Anyway the timing was perfect when my dh and I started looking and it wasn't even yet on the market. Being on the co-op board I knew about it being vacant and had the managing agent contact the family and they were ready to sell for the right price as their mom had just died and she was the one who didn't want to sell though she hadn't lived there for over 30 years. And we were ready to buy.
It was the perfect location and perfect number of bedrooms and square footage and the views are incredible. Sorry for the long winded explanation but just giving the background on why we bought it -location and views and size. Very rare in our neighborhood to find a 4 bedroom like ours that is not a brownstone which I don't care for personally unless it is a very wide brownstone and again that is hard to find and I don't like vertical living anyway so our NY home was perfect for us in every way and so we didn't mind spending what we needed to.
And our beach house. So worth every penny because of the location and views. Close to NYC and right on the bay and though we do have to do some work like put in a garage for my dh's woodworking shop and redo the kitchen at some point (though it is a lovely kitchen it's not to my taste).
And lastly we splurge on our hobbies and right now our most costly one is our cycling hobby.
I don't know if everyone is like this but as I get older I am less likely to be thrifty because I really want to enjoy the finer things in life and I don't see the point in being too frugal. Sure, save on what you can but spend on what you know you will really and truly enjoy. Life is unpredictable and no one knows what the future holds. Save for the future of course but live in the moment and enjoy your time with family and friends. That's what matters in life. Not things.
Our homes. They were not bargains by any means and we gutted our NY home right after we bought it before we moved in because it needed mucho work as no one had lived there since the 70's! The family that owned it didn't want to part with it when they moved to Long Island so empty it sat with them paying maintenance month after month for 30 years LOL.
Anyway the timing was perfect when my dh and I started looking and it wasn't even yet on the market. Being on the co-op board I knew about it being vacant and had the managing agent contact the family and they were ready to sell for the right price as their mom had just died and she was the one who didn't want to sell though she hadn't lived there for over 30 years. And we were ready to buy.
It was the perfect location and perfect number of bedrooms and square footage and the views are incredible. Sorry for the long winded explanation but just giving the background on why we bought it -location and views and size. Very rare in our neighborhood to find a 4 bedroom like ours that is not a brownstone which I don't care for personally unless it is a very wide brownstone and again that is hard to find and I don't like vertical living anyway so our NY home was perfect for us in every way and so we didn't mind spending what we needed to.
And our beach house. So worth every penny because of the location and views. Close to NYC and right on the bay and though we do have to do some work like put in a garage for my dh's woodworking shop and redo the kitchen at some point (though it is a lovely kitchen it's not to my taste).
And lastly we splurge on our hobbies and right now our most costly one is our cycling hobby.
I don't know if everyone is like this but as I get older I am less likely to be thrifty because I really want to enjoy the finer things in life and I don't see the point in being too frugal. Sure, save on what you can but spend on what you know you will really and truly enjoy. Life is unpredictable and no one knows what the future holds. Save for the future of course but live in the moment and enjoy your time with family and friends. That's what matters in life. Not things.
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OMG-Jewelry, of course. I always find a way to justify a jewelry purchase-"I need this gem stone in my collection" or "I can't pass up this great deal, even though I already have a similar one" or "I'll sell something I never wear, to cover the cost".
On most other purchases, I can be very frugal. Jewelry is my weakness.
On most other purchases, I can be very frugal. Jewelry is my weakness.
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Car seats
People think I'm crazy for dropping $250-300 on a car seat. I have three kids in car seats and I want them to be safe. I have friends complain about the ancient/garage sale/shady looking car seats that their parents/in laws/baby sitter uses for their kids, my solution is if you don't like the one they are using then its your responsibility to buy them one and teach them how to use it properly. So far I have purchased 9 car seats. My oldest is finally ready for a booster, I need to start shopping. I'm definitely at a time in my life where they are a much greater priority than a designer hand bag or pair of shoes.
People think I'm crazy for dropping $250-300 on a car seat. I have three kids in car seats and I want them to be safe. I have friends complain about the ancient/garage sale/shady looking car seats that their parents/in laws/baby sitter uses for their kids, my solution is if you don't like the one they are using then its your responsibility to buy them one and teach them how to use it properly. So far I have purchased 9 car seats. My oldest is finally ready for a booster, I need to start shopping. I'm definitely at a time in my life where they are a much greater priority than a designer hand bag or pair of shoes.
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texaskj|1403473711|3698805 said:
If it makes you feel good, and you can afford it, go for it. I don't go that often, but a good mani/pedi keeps me smiling for days. I just love looking down at neat, polished fingernails. I really get a kick out of it. Its the fun of picking a polish, matching it to my mood/the reason/a special occasion/etc., and rocking the look a week or two without any consequences. I can't, or rather, probably wouldn't dye all of my hair purple even if I do think it would be a fun look. But I will get my nails painted purple, or with rainbow colors for Pride, or game day colors, or some chic nude shade that goes with everything just cause I can.
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Dining out - I'd rather go out to something amazing once a month then eat out somewhere mediocre every week. 
Perfume - just dropped a lot of $$$ on Coco Chanel but i'm sure it's last for many years as it's quite strong so I don't need to use much.
Food - we try to eat healthily so will pay premium for fresh fruit & veggies. Would rather eat yummy berries or premium steak than junk food.
Antiques - I inherited some from my grandpa and now I just love them and want to fill my home with them. Such craftsmanship!
Perfume - just dropped a lot of $$$ on Coco Chanel but i'm sure it's last for many years as it's quite strong so I don't need to use much.
Food - we try to eat healthily so will pay premium for fresh fruit & veggies. Would rather eat yummy berries or premium steak than junk food.
Antiques - I inherited some from my grandpa and now I just love them and want to fill my home with them. Such craftsmanship!
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Jewelry. Books. Quality. Just not ... atmosphere, I guess.
The things I value are the ones that will last longest - so I don't tend to prioritize the glass of champagne at the upscale shop as much as I do the old-world quality (my unofficial jewelry motto is that I value quality over condition: I'd rather have the die-stamped Edwardian pieces that's had it's milgrain worn almost away than the brand-new Tiffany piece). I'm chronically incapable of paying for someone to paint my nails: I have steadier hands than most nail techs, and I don't make myself do awkward small talk! So unless I'm doing it as a social thing with a friend who likes the ritual, I do my own nails. I just do them with Chanel polish. I I buy my shoes at 50% off on Amazon or Zappo or during in-store sales ... but they're inevitably Fluevog or Via Spiga, two of the only brands I know I can depend on for comfort given my weird skinny bony long feet. Stuff like that ....
The things I value are the ones that will last longest - so I don't tend to prioritize the glass of champagne at the upscale shop as much as I do the old-world quality (my unofficial jewelry motto is that I value quality over condition: I'd rather have the die-stamped Edwardian pieces that's had it's milgrain worn almost away than the brand-new Tiffany piece). I'm chronically incapable of paying for someone to paint my nails: I have steadier hands than most nail techs, and I don't make myself do awkward small talk! So unless I'm doing it as a social thing with a friend who likes the ritual, I do my own nails. I just do them with Chanel polish. I I buy my shoes at 50% off on Amazon or Zappo or during in-store sales ... but they're inevitably Fluevog or Via Spiga, two of the only brands I know I can depend on for comfort given my weird skinny bony long feet. Stuff like that ....
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Interesting thread, Ckricketts!
I consider myself frugal, but after thinking about it, not so much.
Jewelry, but not often. My DH is a cyclist and he owns four bikes and is going to purchase a new one. They are pricey!
I quilt and my sewing machine was a major investment at over 10K!
I love handbags. I bought 4 a year ago but haven't bought any since.
I like to buy quality things so if I am going to purchase something I do a lot of research before I purchase. I would rather buy one really nice thing that a few cheaper. I like stuff to last.
We would love to travel more but haven't been able to yet really because of kid stuff. But soon!!!!
I splurged on a Lo & Sons OG bag for our travels to come, and we bought two Tumi carry on bags so we are ready!!!!
I consider myself frugal, but after thinking about it, not so much.
Jewelry, but not often. My DH is a cyclist and he owns four bikes and is going to purchase a new one. They are pricey!
I quilt and my sewing machine was a major investment at over 10K!
I love handbags. I bought 4 a year ago but haven't bought any since.
I like to buy quality things so if I am going to purchase something I do a lot of research before I purchase. I would rather buy one really nice thing that a few cheaper. I like stuff to last.
We would love to travel more but haven't been able to yet really because of kid stuff. But soon!!!!
I splurged on a Lo & Sons OG bag for our travels to come, and we bought two Tumi carry on bags so we are ready!!!!
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hmmm--I guess I would have to say make up, skin care and jewelry. I have a huge arsenal of skincare which would last me about to years down in my basement.
Amazon has been my friend lately--I've gotten tons of film noir movies which I prefer to watching network TV. And when you can get dvd for $3.00 you can really stock up!
We definitely DO NOT splurge on cars or phones. My Saturn is 8 years old {with less than 60,000 miles}, my husband's is 5 years old. We also are probably the only people who still have flip phones with no intentions of upgrading
eta: I forgot to mention CONCERT TICKETS. We spend a lot of money on our favorite music makers.
Amazon has been my friend lately--I've gotten tons of film noir movies which I prefer to watching network TV. And when you can get dvd for $3.00 you can really stock up!
We definitely DO NOT splurge on cars or phones. My Saturn is 8 years old {with less than 60,000 miles}, my husband's is 5 years old. We also are probably the only people who still have flip phones with no intentions of upgrading
eta: I forgot to mention CONCERT TICKETS. We spend a lot of money on our favorite music makers.
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