Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 17:01     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to find the delicate balance between saving money and splurging of items that will save me money in the long run by not needing to replace them.
Do you have recommendations what items are worth spending money on?


Two things that come to mind:

1) A Miele canister vacuum cleaner, cost $600, but works like a champ still after 12 yrs
2) A Rowenta ironing steam station, cost $250, but cuts down the time you spend ironing by more than 50%, makes ironing almost fun......almost. Pls see this link for details: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT519O/ref=s9_al_bw_g201_i4



Who still irons? I iron maybe 15 minutes a year. I think I can handle it.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 16:35     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
A lot of these things are not really splurges, they are expensive, but they pay for themselves. High quality clothes and shoes (not necessarily expensive brands) for example are just a great investment.

OP it all depends on your income. For me the best splurge has been traveling in style when we can afford it. It's those experiences that I remember and sigh.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 16:25     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to find the delicate balance between saving money and splurging of items that will save me money in the long run by not needing to replace them.
Do you have recommendations what items are worth spending money on?


Two things that come to mind:

1) A Miele canister vacuum cleaner, cost $600, but works like a champ still after 12 yrs
2) A Rowenta ironing steam station, cost $250, but cuts down the time you spend ironing by more than 50%, makes ironing almost fun......almost. Pls see this link for details: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT519O/ref=s9_al_bw_g201_i4



My SIL's house cleaner, who also does their laundry and ironing, swears by that Rowenta station. In fact she made them buy one as soon as she started working for them.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 15:39     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
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??


NP here. You are a real piece of work. Sounds like your soul is as rotten as your teeth, jerko.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 15:38     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to find the delicate balance between saving money and splurging of items that will save me money in the long run by not needing to replace them.
Do you have recommendations what items are worth spending money on?


Two things that come to mind:

1) A Miele canister vacuum cleaner, cost $600, but works like a champ still after 12 yrs
2) A Rowenta ironing steam station, cost $250, but cuts down the time you spend ironing by more than 50%, makes ironing almost fun......almost. Pls see this link for details: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT519O/ref=s9_al_bw_g201_i4



I bought a refurbished Dyson on woot.com 11 years ago for $80 (marked down from $350). Still cleans insanely well. Good enough for me -- I'd rather use the $500 and change leftover for chocolate and massages like PPs recommended!
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 15:22     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
High quality escorts, trump street walkers any night of the week.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 15:17     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Wow. I must be really cheap. These are my worth-it splurges:

- Tissues with lotion (instead of just using toilet paper) to wipe nose
- Chobani yogurt (instead of store brand greek yogurt)

That is it.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 13:32     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Services:

Cleaner
Babysitter
Lawn people
Hair Salon
Window washer
Handyman
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 13:31     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:Spend the extra for organic non-antibiotic, non growth hormone, non-gmo food. Much cheaper than cancer in the long run.


Oh so that's how you cure cancer.

Anonymous
Post 01/25/2016 13:29     Subject: Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to find the delicate balance between saving money and splurging of items that will save me money in the long run by not needing to replace them.
Do you have recommendations what items are worth spending money on?


Two things that come to mind:

1) A Miele canister vacuum cleaner, cost $600, but works like a champ still after 12 yrs
2) A Rowenta ironing steam station, cost $250, but cuts down the time you spend ironing by more than 50%, makes ironing almost fun......almost. Pls see this link for details: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT519O/ref=s9_al_bw_g201_i4

Anonymous
Post 01/24/2016 23:45     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
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!


Me too! Where do you get servers and helpers for parties?
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2016 23:44     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
-high quality electric toothbrush


Yes, but not if you're spending $200 on sonicares. You can get some same productivity with a $20 battery operated toothbrush. I should know. Just make sure to knot skimp on replacing the toothbrush heads on time and make sure to floss and use the mouthwash.


Agreed, this is what my dentist said too
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2016 23:44     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
organic, non-gmo food





apple computers


Might be the biggest waste of money there is. Apple computers are nothing more than status symbols.


Especially these days, there are great competing products out there

Smh
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2016 23:22     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
-high quality electric toothbrush


Yes, but not if you're spending $200 on sonicares. You can get some same productivity with a $20 battery operated toothbrush. I should know. Just make sure to knot skimp on replacing the toothbrush heads on time and make sure to floss and use the mouthwash.
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2016 23:14     Subject: Re:Splurges that are worth it.
Anonymous wrote:
organic, non-gmo food





apple computers


Might be the biggest waste of money there is. Apple computers are nothing more than status symbols.