What Do You Splurge On?

By Annette (Guest Post)

My Splurges are several, but mainly romances by Betty Neels.
I just love her stories and am collecting them. Oh and Lakritz, unfortunately I am not sure, if the correct english word is liquorice? It isn't alcohol, it is a sweet. Hard to resist. But I just got a big bag of it as a present.

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Billie Jo

COFFEE!!! I go to a local coffee shop that roast their own,OMG!!! it is wonderful, I buy it by the half pound and have cut my coffee consumption from a pot a day to 2 cups, but it is worth it. It is 6.00 for a half a pound. I also make sure my kids have GOOD SHOES not cheap ones as I grew up with cheap ones and now have alot of problems with my feet. they can wear thrift store jeans, but not shoes.

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pamphyila

I have always splurged on wardrobe items - costume jewelry - scarves, etc. - & pick them up whenever I see a real bargain, even if I have to scrimp elsewhere....

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jess

Susan is my mom. She used to say to us that "Beads were money, before money was money!" We certainly had more beads than money growing up. That made us rich, right!

My weakness is Starbucks and books. I go to the library and buy used but there is something wonderful about buying a new book: uncreased spine, crisp pages, bright cover. I especially like collections of short stories.

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ThriftyFun

Beads! I have many but still can always find some I don't have. I use to do a lot of beadwork but rarely have the time now. Still they are hard for me to resist.

Susan from ThriftyFun

By Sharon,ky (Guest Post)

A few dollars ahead--I love to make a trip to Dollar Tree Stores.Just cause I feel I've struck a gold mine coming out with a couple of sacks of things I'd ordinarily pay at least twice as much for.On occasion I go to Garden Ridge and check out the damaged merchandise rack.I've found some really great things there.Also I can hardly pass a yard sale if I'm in the mood to splurge.Like another person said I like to splurge on remnant material,Never know when you'll be able to use it.

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bjptl

I read through all of the splurges and was surprised that no one splurges on fabric!! I guess I'm strange LOL I also love ice cream and Sonic's steak burrito minus the green peppers.

By joesgirl (Guest Post)

DUNKIN DONUTS...YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY. I also go to the hairdressers twice a week.

By janet from toronto (Guest Post)

i love spending on second hand items at garage sales or thrift stores...i make crafts...and love to use
the things that i buy from these places....
splurge...i feel like i am getting a real deall...
the pop is a great feeling...when it makes u feel happy but be careful of the sugar
regards

By (Guest Post)

diet coke but it has to be from a " fountain" like what you get at fast food resterants. I try not to eat out on week days but I do every weekend. I love magazines!!!! I have hundreds some as old as 1970. I was surprised people said they splurge on fresh fruit. Fruit is good for you and a lot cheaper then chips and cookies.

By Sarah (Guest Post)

PEOPLE magazine. Then when I'm done I pass it on to my Mom who in return will pass it on to my sister, who gives it to her daughter................you see where I'm going with this :)

By kelly (Guest Post)

I am pretty frugal, however, I do splurge on my nails, and occasional microdermabrasion in the winter. I feel the investment in "me" keeps me happy.
Also, I am a runner and I have absolutely no qualms about paying whatever I need to for good running shoes.

By Kim Ch (Guest Post)

when I splurge I make sure it's only on something I can KEEP. I save and make sure the splurge is for a big item like my hallway table, a beautiful antique. hey you book lovers, have you discovered Amazon or Barnes and Noble USED? the very book you want, with barely visible corner rubs, for like under 50 cents? My mailbox gets stuffed with them regularly! Happy frugal fun - K

By bambi2003 (Guest Post)

100% pure maple syrup, I will never go back to the 2% maple flavoring stuff again. It is pricey but definitely worth the price. Trader Joe's has it for a good price though, I just wish we lived closer. We also love to take the family to the drive in theater, the kids have a blast.

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~Sasha~

Dove Shampoo and Conditioner, and good shoes as I'm prone to blisters.

By Alma (Guest Post)

100% natural Japanese green tea. It's the only thing that reduces my cellulite noticeably! I buy maeda-en sen-cha Fukamushi at my local Japanese market. Also can buy at http://www.maeda-en.com. The secret is drink the tea with no sweenter or cream. Just tea leaves brewed in hot water!

By Jenny (Guest Post)

Books! Can't live without them. I buy them used or swap with friends, to keep the price down, otherwise I would be working just to pay for them!

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Johanino

Cafe Nero is my most expensive splurge at the moment at £3 for a caramelatte. Otherwise chocolate (£16 every 2 months http://www.chocs.com) or else I look for real cheap splurges day before giro (welfare check) day.

By Mythi (Guest Post)

Like you I have a weakness for pop but I like Coke or Pepsi and also have to have it it the house. Chocolate is my other weakness but I try not to keep it around too much.

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meoowmom

A pedicure every 3 months and every 2 months in summer...it is relaxing!
Love the iced hazelnut at MacDonalds and I make my own now as it was too far to go for just one coffee.

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cfbandit

Diet Dr. Pepper (I swear its like crack), coffee from White Hen on Wednesdays, a new beanie baby a month and two new skeins of yarn per month to knit with.

By hwalz (Guest Post)

My downfall is strawberries. At $1.99 at Aldi's, I'll still buy them. When I really want to splurge, Breyer's Ice Cream (Natural Vanilla).

By Mistysquier (Guest Post)

Bath & Body Works Pearberry body lotion...I just haven't been able to find a thrifty version yet!

By jane32425 (Guest Post)

My husband and I eat in at work Mon-Thurs. On Friday we eat out at least two meals.

By no name today (Guest Post)

8:00 coffee made extra strong, ground in my blender fresh made with non electric miletta drip using every 8:00 coupon I can.

Nike tennis shoes, I'm a diabetic with nuropothy and need good safe shoes.

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Debbie52

Lately I've splurged on a medium sized iced coffee from McDonald's. It is so yummy! It comes in 3 flavors, vanilla hazelnut and regular. I've only tried the regular. The med is quite large and costs $1.69 which I think is really worth it. I just had one today and really enjoyed it.

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pam2cats

Dunkin donuts. Pam O in RI

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michawnpita

Real ketchup (Heinz) and mustard. Vitamins that taste good (I have to have chewables due to my RNY). Fruit when it's in season, strawberries, raspberries etc (we live in CA, so it's cheaper). Fun new things at Trader Joe's (not really a splurge at their prices). Fair Trade coffee BEANS from Costco, then a nice grinder so I can have FRESH coffee (once you do it yourself, you'll think the Folgers in a can is made out of mud).

I'd say that my biggest "splurge" was a $99 purse at TJ Maxx, it was orginally $250, that was HUGE for me!!!!!! I am not a "thing" person, but taste is worth the extra money.

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cupcake04

Chocolate cream puffs from the pastry shop!

Lanie M