Anonymous wrote:It’s a bit silly for people with high HHIs to talk about splurging. It’s far more interesting to hear about splurges if you don’t make much money because it truly is a splurge then.
Anonymous wrote:Isn't spending money great sometimes? Here are some of my things:
- Groceries - I go to Costco like the rest of you but I also enjoy high quality produce and meat and organic stuff at Whole Foods that I know is probably overpriced but it feels nice to buy and eat. I honestly barely look at the prices unless it's ridiculous. $8 for milk from pasture raised cows? Works for me.
- Workout clothes - I'll spend $50-$100 on nice Lululemon gear and the quality is awesome and looks great.
- Appliances/technology - I've paid a good amount for very highly rated blenders, food processors, TVs, headphones, etc. They work well and last a long time.
- Baby gear when my kids were little. I bought that $1000 Uppbaby stroller and subscribed to Lovevery kits. I can afford it so why the heck not?
- Subscriptions. I subscribe to Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Apple TV - all of them! I love my shows and they bring me a lot of happiness.
Anonymous wrote:Nanny
Anonymous wrote:Gel manicures. Pretty nails make me foolishly happy.
Nice VRBOs when we travel - we have three kids and want to be comfortable.
Fresh flowers, weekly.
Whenever I order from Wegmans on Instacart - I know I’m paying too much, but get slightly giddy from all the options.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Travel - lots of it. This year 3 trips to Europe, 1 to Asia, 2 long weekends in the Caribbean and one trip out west.
Activities for my kids - sleepaway camp, private sport and music lessons.
Food - whatever I want at the grocery store, plus fresh fish from an expensive fish market, meat from an organic farm, milk and eggs from South Mountain, fruit and veg from the farmers market
I don’t care about cars, jewelry, electronics
Do you worry at all about your environmental impact with that much long haul travel?
Anonymous wrote:Travel - lots of it. This year 3 trips to Europe, 1 to Asia, 2 long weekends in the Caribbean and one trip out west.
Activities for my kids - sleepaway camp, private sport and music lessons.
Food - whatever I want at the grocery store, plus fresh fish from an expensive fish market, meat from an organic farm, milk and eggs from South Mountain, fruit and veg from the farmers market
I don’t care about cars, jewelry, electronics
Anonymous wrote:lol so what's the Swedish clog brand? I like my Birkenstocks, they are a splurge for me
Anonymous wrote:Smaller indulgences but I chalk it up to self-car
Outdoor wear. I have hiking boots, snow boots, rain gear, snow pants and a hooded waterproof coat and all manner of Patagonia vests and jackets. I splurge at REI.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
- Workout clothes - I'll spend $50-$100 on nice Lululemon gear and the quality is awesome and looks great.
- Appliances/technology - I've paid a good amount for very highly rated blenders, food processors, TVs, headphones, etc. They work well and last a long time.
The only people who look good in workout gear are people with great bodies. But seriously, very few people look great with a huge dark sweat stain down their back. And if you don't have sweat stains, what is the point of the workout gear?
The only people I see in Lululemon are moms at school drop offs with makeup on. Don't think thet are hitting the gym with that styled hairdo.
As for appliances and tech - I have had my food processor since 1993. And still have original appliances since my renovation 18 years ago. If you have had to buy these every few years I would say your products don't work well nor last a long time.
Anonymous wrote:
- Workout clothes - I'll spend $50-$100 on nice Lululemon gear and the quality is awesome and looks great.
- Appliances/technology - I've paid a good amount for very highly rated blenders, food processors, TVs, headphones, etc. They work well and last a long time.
Anonymous wrote:Produce and meats - I buy from WF because the quality of the produce is much better than at my local supermarket. I pay extra at WF for meat, eggs, and dairy that have a humane label.
Clothes and shoes - I rarely buy but when I do I spend $$$ on quality things that will last me 10, 20 years or longer.
Doctor - I go to an expensive internist who doesn't take insurance. Upside is I never wait for an appointment and the doctor takes their time to be thorough.
Hotels on vacation - I'll splurge.
I'm really frugal in other areas to the point where family members joke about it. Reusing ziplocs, anyone?