What is the one thing you splurge on?

[noludoru]

Now I want to know what you drive...

ETA: dog stuff, definitely... I am constantly buying them things, it's awful.

Mazdaspeed Miata. It. . . does this.

It's not even that it's the fastest thing out there - there are plenty of few cars that beat it in a straight line - but it handles better than they do and when the boost kicks in it just kicks the **** in. Instant grin.

 

[CharlieDog]

Nice. I want a car that does that.

I splurge on soda. Cokes, to be exact. I really shouldn't have spent that five dollars, but uh, I was out, and I need them.

 

[noludoru]

Nice. I want a car that does that.

I splurge on soda. Cokes, to be exact. I really shouldn't have spent that five dollars, but uh, I was out, and I need them.

Buy them in bulk and refrigerate

 

[NinaB]

everything for the dogs! real food, healthy safe treats, toys, sports, equipment...

 

[HayleyMarie]

Well since we moved to a small town in BC I haven't splurged on too much, now when I lived back home I splurged on books, Davids Tea, and clothes. Now my splurging is kept to a minimum and only when we go into the city and the splurging usually happens in Winners, I LOVE Winners.

So far since we have moved here our splurging is focused on hiking/camping stuff and skiing stuff, and when it comes to those things we buy quality. I am ashamed to say how much I allowed Tyler has spend on his skis. I also started splurging on house stuff, especially when we go to Winners. Its nice to have a house that finally is coming together.

 

[ruffiangirl]

Besides dog stuff, like most on here I suspect, lol, bath bombs and pop are my biggest splurges, I probably go through $10-$15 a week on bath bombs in the winter, and that's the ones I buy in town from a lady who makes them and they are $3 each, more if I order from etsy! But who can say no to a bath that smells like root beer.

 

[JessLough]

I'm poor. I have like 12 kinds of tea in the cupboard, with 5-6 cups worth left in each. Yet, yesterday I bought another 3.

 

[Dogdragoness]

Things for the dogs, I love buying things for the dogs, anything really but treats, toys & chewies are at the top of the list LOL.

Oh, also things for the horse, can't forget him LOL.

as far as I am concerned, boots are my main weakness, esp "faux boots" (the ones that only come up to your ankles) but they are a winter thing & I am anxiously waiting for them to go on sale in spring.

 

[Julee]

I wanted to bump this back up to see if there were any new splurge items, lol.

 

[Saeleofu]

Most recently...soap. I have a love affair with Chagrin Valley Soap. I just boguht 3 more bars One is a dog shampoo bar because it was the only thing that made Logan's dandruff disappear for over 2 weeks. So, justified, right?

 

[MisssAshby]

Pedicures

 

[Miakoda]

Horse supplements from Smartpak. Yes, the beasties would survive without them, but they're just so shiny and pretty and bug-free when on them (Bullseye also gets a joint supplement).

I also love home organizing items, hence my fascination with Thirty-One.

 

[JoLeigh]

DH and me-games not so much disks but whoa buddy when there is a Steam sale!

Me- Crafty stuff, dog stuff, and Adagio Tea....I just bought 17 new teas but in my defence I HAD to to get free NakedWine right?!

 

[Dogdragoness]

Animal stuff ... Dog stuff, horse stuff, most of the "splurging" I do is on them xD

 

[maxfox426]

Toilet paper.

I tend to be fairly thrifty in most other departments, but I will not skimp on the toilet paper. I want an impenetrable, yet comfortable wall between my hand and my butt. (TMI? Sorry.)

I have relatives that buy the cheapest TP possible, and I always feel so bad if I have to use the facilities at their house. The tissue is so thin it disintegrates if you look at wrong, and I have to practically unroll the entire tube before I have an acceptable thickness of paper to use.

 

[Kootenay]

Definitely animals/animal stuff. I am super thrifty (and low income) but I don't bat an eye at laying down a big chunk of cash to buy a dog/cat/horse, because I like what I like and it's important to me. And then they also get really expensive food that I totally can't afford.

I guess also camera and lenses. Not a necessity (but actually sort of is now!).

 

[Sit Stay]

Definitely the animals. More specifically, horse blankets and tack, and all sorts of dog things. Could my horses do fine in Pleasant Ridge blankets? Yeah...probably. But I love Bucas and Rambos LOL. I also have never and will never own crappy tack - all of my stuff is high quality leather, which unfortunately is priced accordingly. I do work at a tack store, but our western selection is very limited so most stuff I buy I have to pay full retail.

Training classes I suppose too. I'm only in herding lessons ($120 a month) which aren't too much, but I'm hoping to either start nosework or get back into agility.

I don't spend too much on myself. Things I do buy I tend to buy quality, mostly outdoors stuff like gloves, shoes/boots. I only buy clothing for myself 1-2 times a year, and tend to head towards the clearance racks although I don't have an issue spending more on an item I LOVE and I know I'll wear lots (dresses are my weakness). I've gotten one manicure in my life and that was last year for a coworker's wedding! Never seen a RMT or chiro - but my horses have

 

[RD]

Eve. Health and beauty products. Video games.

 

[Saeleofu]

and Adagio Tea

YES. THIS. Which reminds me...was it you I was supposed to send my rooibos teas to way back when??? I totally forgot :wall: If it was, send me your address again and I'll toss them in the mail tomorrow!

 

[noludoru]

I splurge on rent. I pay crazy amounts of money to live in a NICE place with NICE amenities that is bright and cozy and clean where I can't hear my neighbors. I hate paying my rent, but it's worth it. It's also gated, and I don't worry about my car being snatched. I can walk to the store, the mall, any number of shops and restaurants. Great for going to the bar!

I also splurged on a car that I don't need. It's completely impractical, way too fast, scary to insure, and has such a hard suspension it hurts my back sometimes. . . and you know what? It's worth it. Any time I can't spend money on something I want because I decimated my savings for my car loan I just remember that I'd rather go drive my car, anyways. And if I had to pick a favorite between the car, the BF, and the LBD? The car might win. That is how much I love it.

Okay, so my update is that my rent went down over $1,000 per month by moving in with someone else and moving to CO. I no longer live in a super nice, quiet, spotlessly clean apartment with cream couches and carpet.

Moving up so high made my car a LOT slower and I plan on splurging to fix that next month.

Lately? Good produce. And I bought a nice little backpack for hiking.

I wanted to bump this back up to see if there were any new splurge items, lol.

Toilet paper.

I tend to be fairly thrifty in most other departments, but I will not skimp on the toilet paper. I want an impenetrable, yet comfortable wall between my hand and my butt. (TMI? Sorry.)

I have relatives that buy the cheapest TP possible, and I always feel so bad if I have to use the facilities at their house. The tissue is so thin it disintegrates if you look at wrong, and I have to practically unroll the entire tube before I have an acceptable thickness of paper to use.

I just died laughing again.

I love this thread.