Question of the Day Marathon: Day 3
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JLP at AllFinancialMatters is hosting a Question of the Day Marathon involving about 20 different sites. Today is my day to host. So here’s the question:
What was the last thing that you splurged on that you didn’t really need?
Actually, my answer will change after this weekend to a brand new shiny iPod (my birthday present). The thing before that was probably our new washer and dryer. We needed a new dryer, but we got the washer to match (plus we got side loaders, which are more economical but more expensive).
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August 3rd, 2006 at 8:45 am
We’ve been eating out a LOT more lately.. usually because I have $60 in cash and I feel rich, so I say, let’s go out! I’ll pay. Which is why I had $200 last week and I have $1 today.
This is why I don’t like to carry cash. =P
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:01 am
I bought new Dansko clogs for work. I didn’t really, really need them; I could have bought cheap ‘ole shoes. However, I LOVE them and hopefully, like “they” say, the shoes should last forever!
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:14 am
I bought a digital camera about three weeks ago. It was my first one and it’s a great little gadget, but I definitely didn’t need it. On the other hand, it’s awesome to know immediately if the shots turned out well.
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:25 am
I wasted money on some self-tanning lotion that came right off when I went swimming 24 hours after applying the stuff. What a waste of $30!
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:29 am
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August 3rd, 2006 at 9:35 am
I spend money on CDs all the time. I don’t really need CDs but that doesn’t stop me from buying them.
I am getting better.
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:37 am
aw geez, there’s so much I don’t *really* need but I can justify its existence in my life.
An iPod Shuffle because my 3rd gen iPod has a battery life of 1 hour, is heavy to wearing during a workout and the Shuffle was a refurb so not that much more than getting the battery fixed on the clunker, which is fine if it can stay plugged in.
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:37 am
A trip to the beach with my family to meet my bestfriend and her family. $800 for condo and expenses.
I would say my new MacBook but I think I really did need it. My iBook was over 4 years old, running so slow, un-upgradable and very limiting. ($1600)
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:43 am
Other than eating out too much….. Books (a couple of cookbooks), beading magazines, and a moleskine notepad.
August 3rd, 2006 at 10:02 am
I spent $73 at the DOLLAR STORE! Shame, shame…