Splurging on Yourself

scamperfarms · Sep 29, 2005

I splurge on my shampoo. We are so cheap around here. trust me ...well except with the critters.

But i like salon shampoo. so thats my splurge. of course i get it off ebay

and usually get a years supply at a time.

I just got my peach and pomagranete in the mail yesterday

eatrawfish · Sep 29, 2005

Sushi.

I'm a bit of an addict. But I'd rather have sushi than nice clothes or anything like that.

niktemadur · Oct 21, 2005

Every once in a while, I splurge by stocking up on trappist beer from Belgium.

It's a double special splurge for me since I live in Mexico, and can only find those beers in the US and bring them back home, once every couple of months, when I drive to San Diego to...check this out...get diet cat food at either PetCo or PetSmart. That is the catalyst that makes me drive to the Tijuana Border Crossing (about an hour and a half drive) and wait two hours in line for my turn to go across: my fat cats.

So far I've limited myself to Chimay (which is, by the way, the name of my eldest cat, mother of my other three), but next time I get a chance I'm going to try other trappist beers like Westvleteren or Rochefort.

stampit3d · Oct 21, 2005

If I have extra cash to spend on me, it usually goes for hobbies...fabric to make something for my home, stamping stuff for my greeting cards, or in the spring, lots of flats of flowers, fertilizer etc.
Linda

lionessrampant · Oct 21, 2005

When I've made it through something ESPECIALLY challenging, I take a hefty portion of that week's paycheck and shuttle myself down to the Mag Mile. And I spend it. All of it.

For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, it's the Magnificent Mile in Chicago...by Water Tower and the Hancock building. That's where everything from h&M and the Gap to Armani and Versace live. I'm more of a Gap girl myself....

There's also places like the Hershey's store, Ghirardelli, Borders, Virgin Megastore, Crate and Barrel, the Apple Store, etc. It's fun. It doesn't happen too often, but when it does...it's a good reward.

rapunzel47 · Oct 21, 2005

Shoes are almost always a splurge, because I can't wear cheap ones, but I DO love shoes.

Other than that, chocolate, or the makings for a really special meal. Another thing that COULD be a candidate is a really good bottle of scotch, but since that's only for sharing, I let other people spoil me -- mostly Rob.

commonoddity042 · Oct 21, 2005

Originally Posted by eatrawfish

Sushi.

I'm a bit of an addict. But I'd rather have sushi than nice clothes or anything like that.

Sushi rules. I have come to the conclusion that you can never have enough sushi.

vespacat · Oct 21, 2005

I recently splurged on a Gucci messenger bag. Not nearly as expensive as a leather handbag as it's canvas with leather detail, but it did set me back a bit. And I did need a new handbag.

Just before I return from my LTD, I'm going to go to a spa for a half-day treatment... A massage, facial, manicure and pedicure. My credit limit was just upped so guess how it will be paid.

darkeyedgirl · Oct 21, 2005

I just got my bonus, too. I used every red cent of it to plop down on a credit card! It felt really nice. Is that a splurge?

I had to charge Snickers' vet visit this year and it was $1,000. My bonus was a lil more than that. I'm taking the rest & well I used it to buy myself 2 wool skirts & a pair of knee-high suede boots which I have been DROOLING over on Chadwicks.com.

So that's my splurge! All of my clothes are so outdated, or they are hand-me-downs from my neighbor who is my size; so buying myself a couple of brand-new, in-style things is a splurge for me!

AbbysMom · Oct 21, 2005

My splurges are often Yankee Candle and bubble bath.

fwan · Oct 21, 2005

i accidently did christmas shopping on ebay!

and i splurged my self a little too much, infact i dont even know how to pay it since i am on minus.
I thought i had well over 100 euros left, and then the visa booked off!
i swear i am so stupid sometimes

dawnofsierra · Oct 21, 2005

When I splurge on myself, I treat myself to a new pretty candle, something yummy smelling from Bath & Body Works or The Body Shop, or else a new pair of lovely pj's from Victoria's Secret!

My favorite way to splurge, though, is on my girls!

momofmany · Oct 21, 2005

Originally Posted by niktemadur

Every once in a while, I splurge by stocking up on trappist beer from Belgium.

It's a double special splurge for me since I live in Mexico, and can only find those beers in the US and bring them back home, once every couple of months, when I drive to San Diego to...check this out...get diet cat food at either PetCo or PetSmart. That is the catalyst that makes me drive to the Tijuana Border Crossing (about an hour and a half drive) and wait two hours in line for my turn to go across: my fat cats.

So far I've limited myself to Chimay (which is, by the way, the name of my eldest cat, mother of my other three), but next time I get a chance I'm going to try other trappist beers like Westvleteren or Rochefort.

Too funny! My husband splurges on Chimay (blue label is the best), and we fly to Puerto Vallarta every few years to buy quality tequila. You can't get good Tequila in the states, so we travel to Mexico for it - usually spend more on Tequila than the trip itself.

But with my new job starting a week from Monday, I feel a clothes shopping splurge in my near future.

lionessrampant · Oct 21, 2005

Originally Posted by dawnofsierra

When I splurge on myself, I treat myself to a new pretty candle, something yummy smelling from Bath & Body Works or The Body Shop, or else a new pair of lovely pj's from Victoria's Secret!

My favorite way to splurge, though, is on my girls!

You got that right Stephanie...nothing beats spending that little extra cash and going into one of these cute little pet shops and buying a special treat for my babies!

And Vespacat, my APR just went down, so can I join you on that spa day?!

halfpint · Oct 21, 2005

Originally Posted by vespacat

At the end of the week, after I've done all my major house cleaning, I buy a large bunch of beautiful cut flowers (with roses) to enjoy.

Also, at times when I feel really down I will buy a smaller arrangement of brightly coloured cut flowers, just to give me the pick-me-up I need.

A fresh bouquet of flowers is a work of art I could look at all day long.

I Love flowers used to get they every weekend when we lived in San Diego, we would go to the swap meet and you could get huge bunches for $4 and $5, I'd buy 4 of them. I've alway's said give me mine while I'm still alive I won't enjoy them once I'm gone

boys mum · Oct 21, 2005

we have a really good discount clothing shop near us,and im becoming a regular customer,next month i want to get myself a parka coat and a pair of boots

not really a slurge more of a must have if i want to keep warm n dry this winter

hopehacker · Oct 21, 2005

I splurge on myself, by buying DVD's, and My Little Ponies.

cyberkitten · Oct 21, 2005

I splurge on myself from time to time. I tell myself I deserve it since I work hard and try to be a good caing person.

I prob splurge on the cats more tho but when it is myself, I buy books, books and more books, technology toys (like an ipod), clothes at Roots and a Cdn store, Reitman's. I like Penny's and TJ Maxx in the US. I also buy too many shoes and last week, splurged on a new leather purse from Sears - but I did need a new one. (I actually have the same one as the one whose clasp was coming apart but I opted to try a new one from Sears that was on sale!)

evnshawn · Oct 21, 2005

I rarely splurge on myself. I am just starting to loosen up a bit as I realize a) we are not broke, though we don't have a LOT extra, and b) if I don't buy something with it, Shawn will, and it will most likely be something that plugs in or some service we won't use.

Tonight I bought myself a new moisturizer. That was a bit of a splurge for me, even though it isn't really because I need to take better care of my skin.

What I would really LOVE to splurge on is this.

pandybear · Oct 21, 2005

i usually buy something nice every two weeks because i live so far away from the shopping center, i justify it by telling myself it's my treat for living in the middle of nowhere

i don't always buy clothes though, i buy sketchbooks, art supplies, moisterisers, i just brought the loreal happyderm cleansing mousse and moisteriser, it's so hot and dry out here my skin's been shocking and i'm happy to say that the new moisteriser really works for a change. i especially love to buy a book.

what i'd prefer to splurging any day is the chance to hang out with my girlfriends again

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