Splurges that are worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with good shoes.

Also, we pay for an extra dental cleaning (so 3 a year, not 2) and find that it has had an overall improvement in quality of life/health. As a result, we see a savings.

I do think that there's a difference though between splurges and investments.

To me splurges are those things that have no monetary return, but brighten life: good cheese, high quality soaps, etc.

I don't get this. Were you having cavities with 2 cleanings per year, and now you have fewer cavities per year?

We are 2 adults 2 children, and we get our teeth cleaned once a year (actually much less frequently for us adults) and none of us ever has a single cavity. Kids are tweens. I have a terrible dental phobia and only see the dentist in my hometown, once waited 4 years, still, no cavities or issues, thank god. We do all brush 2x day.

[Anonymous]

Biweekly house cleaner
Professional hair color (vs. out of the box)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with good shoes.

Also, we pay for an extra dental cleaning (so 3 a year, not 2) and find that it has had an overall improvement in quality of life/health. As a result, we see a savings.

I do think that there's a difference though between splurges and investments.

To me splurges are those things that have no monetary return, but brighten life: good cheese, high quality soaps, etc.

I don't get this. Were you having cavities with 2 cleanings per year, and now you have fewer cavities per year?

We are 2 adults 2 children, and we get our teeth cleaned once a year (actually much less frequently for us adults) and none of us ever has a single cavity. Kids are tweens. I have a terrible dental phobia and only see the dentist in my hometown, once waited 4 years, still, no cavities or issues, thank god. We do all brush 2x day.

Dental health is a little more than just avoiding cavities. My dental insurance pays for cleanings 3x per year for people with certain conditions, including pregnant women and diabetics (there are others, I just don't remember them). Gum health has been tied to many other health conditions.

[Anonymous]

Good snowboots

[Anonymous]

Occasional gel manicure and pedicure
Automatic unlocking keyless entry
Colossal Alaskan King Crab legs direct from Alaska
Cashmere sweaters and scarves from Scotland

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with good shoes.

Also, we pay for an extra dental cleaning (so 3 a year, not 2) and find that it has had an overall improvement in quality of life/health. As a result, we see a savings.

I do think that there's a difference though between splurges and investments.

To me splurges are those things that have no monetary return, but brighten life: good cheese, high quality soaps, etc.

I don't get this. Were you having cavities with 2 cleanings per year, and now you have fewer cavities per year?

We are 2 adults 2 children, and we get our teeth cleaned once a year (actually much less frequently for us adults) and none of us ever has a single cavity. Kids are tweens. I have a terrible dental phobia and only see the dentist in my hometown, once waited 4 years, still, no cavities or issues, thank god. We do all brush 2x day.

Dumbass, not everyone can wait 4 years and not have a single cavity. Some people have softer enamel and need to be more vigilant with their oral hygiene, which sometimes includes an extra cleaning a year. But I guess because your family doesn't get cavities, everyone else must be the same right??

[Anonymous]

Toilet paper
Anti-cavity mouthwash
Shoes

[Anonymous]

Completely agree with good shoes -- high quality shoes will not only be easier on your feet but they last longer than cheapo shoes and thus may actually save you money over time even if more expensive at the beginning (and I don't mean pay a fortune for a fancy brand but actually research quality leather shoes -- I wear Bruno Magli and not only are they super comfortable they last 4 times more than DSW shoes (but cost less than 4 times those other brands)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Weekly cleaning lady,
Outsourced yard-work.
Server and helper for parties at home.
Very good quality shoes and winter outerwear.
Good hairstylist (I also do the color, highlights and other spa treatments at home).
Tutors that come to our house for lessons.
Weekly massages during pregnancies.

I love this list!

[Anonymous]

HD TV antenna box and a Roku 3 box, and sign up for Amazon Prime and Sling TV.

Then cancel your cable.

Antenna: http://amzn.to/1ZXt50v

Roku 3 http://amzn.to/1nImCVS

[Anonymous]

Travel- we go on at least two big trips each year and we love it. It's a great time to connect with each other and see the beautiful world we live in. We don't spend a lot on luxury labels, we'd rather save for trips.

[Anonymous]

I agree with so many things that are already listed...

-Family Travel
-Organic Food
-Yoga/Pilates/Soul Cycle
-Vitamix
-Global Kitchen Knives (my favorite)
-Toilet paper with extra "plush"...seriously
-high quality electric toothbrush
-ridiculously good restaurants...every once in awhile
-really comfortable bed, mattress, sheets and pillows
-Awesome bras

[Anonymous]

quality shoes
expensive, high quality blazers
organic, non-gmo food
omega juicer
vitamix
high quality dog food
mattress
apple computers

[Anonymous]

When we remodeled our basement we put in a second full kitchen. Love it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HD TV antenna box and a Roku 3 box, and sign up for Amazon Prime and Sling TV.

Then cancel your cable.

Antenna: http://amzn.to/1ZXt50v

Roku 3 http://amzn.to/1nImCVS

Subtract the Sling TV part, and you're right on the money. I like to call it common sense. Cable is such a waste of money.

I guess if you do call it "splurging," I subscribe to hockey streams and MLB.tv to supplement not having cable.