What things do you splurge on and What do you not?
#36755 - 01/12/04 07:54 AM
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Lana_Marie
Reged: 01/31/03
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Loc: Saskatchewan. Canada
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I splurge on:
- My hair! I can't help it, without my hair appointments I feel so crappy!
- Good food! I can't handle eating Non brand name foods - it drives me crazy...it just never tastes as good LOL
Things I don't splurge on:
- Vacations: We don't go on any vacations. In fact, we never travel...except to our lake house.
- Brand Names Clothes: I just have so much trouble justifying $100 for a pair of jeans etc.
What about you all? 
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We are SO alike!! Also parfume, nails, & spa peducures.
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Hmm... I spend the most money on food, I suppose. My husband and I are strict vegetarians, and the soy meat costs quite a bit. We do our shopping at Central Market, which is a small "gourmet" spin off of HEB. But the produce is awesome and they have Veat.
I'm pretty thrifty with books, I suppose. We buy quite a few of them, but always used on half.com.
Oh, and I almost NEVER buy full priced clothing. I just wait until it's on sale. 
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I splurge on music CDs. If there is one that I want, I usually go buy it and pay full price. I splurge on my husband....he very rarely buys things for himself....so if there is something I know he wants I will definately try to buy it for Valentines, Birthday, Christmas or Anniversary.
I don't splurge on clothes, movies (always wait for the cheap seats....we hardly ever go, though).
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I do splurge on my hair....that is impt to me. And on supplements/health food. Especially for my daughter. I just don't want her eating that garbage that is out there. And purses...I collect purses. It is bad....I must have over 20...license plates, bowling bags, chinese food boxes....
I don't splurge on shoes or clothes. Man, that is what Old Navy, Target and Payless are for!
I don't splurge on books/cd's/movies either. Half.com is GREAT!
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Coach Bags
#36795 - 01/12/04 10:10 AM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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When I was working full time, I bought Coach bags. I had over 25 of them, including wallets, mini-purses, key cases, cosmetic cases, cell phone case, coin purses, belts, and shoes. I shopped at the Coach outlet in St. Helena -- I was a regular. It was so bad, the manager of the store would call me and let me know when a new style was in!
What I don't splurge on is clothes. I'll walk around town in beat-up old jeans and sweatshirts. But on my shoulder is one helluva killer purse!
It's a sickness. 
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Austin, TX
#36809 - 01/12/04 11:17 AM
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Kandee
Reged: 05/22/03
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Loc: USA, Southern California
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Did you ever get to meet Shanna who lived in Austin and went to UT? She's in Spain now for her studies in spanish.
Love Austin. I visit my daughter there who is the National Strategic Analyst for Whole Foods Inc. corporate. Been to Central market and all the rest.........love those places. Best place in the world to live healthy.....not to mention bumping into a few stars. Ever eat at the "Casa?"
I hang at Book People when I have to wait on darling daughter.........then buy from Amazon (smack me)when I get home.
When she was poor (working for the Y) she used to buy clothes from one upscale thrift shop then wear until she tired of them and then sell on consignment at another shop. She's more of a J. Crew gal now.
Guess you could say I splurge on trips to go see her!!!
Kandee
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I splurge on my children. I make sure their needs are met before mine. I'm with you Lana - I don't buy nonbrand food items either.
I don't splurge on clothes, perfume (get headaches and stuffy noses from it), or trips.
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Chinagrl
#36815 - 01/12/04 12:27 PM
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BarbaraS
Reged: 02/12/03
Posts: 1939
Loc: Wisconsin
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We lived in Austin from 1998-2001. We lived off of Anderson Mill Road in Cedar Park. We loved Austin and lots of things we still miss, except for the Fire Ants. We moved back to WI in July and one of the first things I did was role in grass without worrying about those fire ants!!
I too love Central Market and Whole foods.
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My husband was given a Coach purse to give to me. I had no idea how much they go for. Can you tell I don't splurg on anything?
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Re: Coach Bags
#36872 - 01/12/04 03:14 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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WOW! What a terrific gift! You are SOOOOO fortunate!
My last Coach bag -- at the Coach outlet -- cost $350. That's the DISCOUNTED price. And -- that was 3 years ago. The outlet offers their bags at a quarter of the regular price, but they have a sale table consisting of discontinued styles or color they're overstocked on, and they discount them another quarter -- so I have bought Coach bags from that sale table for half what they sold in stores! I remember one time leaving that store with three bags -- THREE!
I thought my hubby was going to divorce me.
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I didn't understand why he gave it to my husband. I think he was so happy my husband helped him out. He actually said something about my husband may end up with another child when I saw it. I had no idea why he said that until I started looking online at the prices. I almost hate walking out of the house with it. Crazy huh?
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No, I never met Shanna, I think she left about the time that I joined the board. But maybe when she gets back. Who knows, if she's an undergrad she could be in one of the classes I TA/AI for! That would be funny.
By Casa do you mean Casa De Luz? Then yes. If not, give me more info.
And as for stars... we were at my husband's company Christmas party at an upscale wild game restaurant (just the place for two veggies, huh?) and Tommy Lee Jones was there. Eric's stupid co-worker interrupted his dinner... I was so embarrassed!
I've only been here since August, but we love it. 
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I don't splurge - I can't now, I just got into charity shop shopping and I LOVE it - you can find such great, unusual and CHEAP stuff and it's making a donation to a good cause. Now I look at regular prices and think NO WAY, what was I ever thinking.
OK, well I love regular and luxury shopping too (just not quite as often), but nothing makes my heart sing like a super-duper BARGAIN...
Shellsbells
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Re: Coach Bags
#36896 - 01/12/04 03:47 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Not crazy at all! Are you kidding?!? When it's raining, I borrow my husband's back pack -- no way am I gonna subject that purse to rain! If I get caught in the rain, well, I stick the purse up my shirt -- or skirt. Looks funny, but I don't care.
I can recognize a coach bag 100 miles away. It's especially fun at the airport -- I'll say to my hubby, "Coach Bag at 2:00 o'clock!" "Hey -- check out that Coach Bag, tall blonde, 10 o'clock!" I've had people stop me and ask about my purse -- and I do the same.
One time a lady came into the office, carrying a beautiful Coach bag -- I since bought one that same style -- and I asked her about it. She said it's been around the world with her, and in fact once on a cruise she dropped it in the ocean -- they actually fished it out for her! She was horrified that it might have gotten damaged from the salt water -- but nope, she just cleaned it with Coach cleaner, and it's as good as new.
These bags NEVER wear out -- NEVER! I SOOO understand what that friend meant when he gave it to your husband! That's very cute. Did it work? 
P.S.: How did I first find Coach bags? Glad you asked. A million years ago, I was sitting on a plane across from the stewardess as she was getting ready to pack up for landing. She was putting away her purse, and I admired it (of course) and asked her where she got it. She told me it was a Coach bag, supplied to all the stewardesses by the airline. Well, I just HAD to have one! As I said, that was a million years ago -- the airline doesn't do it anymore. No surprise there.
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Edited by Bevrs (01/12/04 03:50 PM)
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While reading Bevs emails I was picturing myself all over the place carrying a much sought after Coach bag and other people admiring me! How funny! Hmm maybe I can just get myself a Liz Claiborne and I won't have to spend so much money!
Seriously I am like Lana and splurge on the hair, plus I used to work in a hair salon and it is possible to get addicted to the pampering of places like that. It's weird I am also very picky about my food and if it's brand name or now like maybe it won't be as good and I will have wasted my money! I'm too chicken to try to the generic brand. 
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OK, well I love regular and luxury shopping too (just not quite as often), but nothing makes my heart sing like a super-duper BARGAIN...
Ah, yes - the thrill of the hunt! I LOVE getting a bargain. I'm so cheap.
But, I do 'splurge' on nail polish & lipsticks. I don't know what it is about them. I just love to buy them. Is that a splurge or an addiction? 
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I am the same way. My two big splurges are haircare (Aveda)
and skin care (Lancome). Talk about expensive! But it is so much fun! What are your favorite products?
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It's a sickness.
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Oooh... I am an Aveda junky! When I get my hair cut and highlighted (twice a year) I go to an Aveda concept Salon. I like that they use all natural products and don't test on animals. I like the sap moss shampoo and conditioner, and the cherry bark super conditioner.
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Geesh, if only I could justify spending that much on a purse! I so want a Coach bag! Lol, It's funny, cuz I have a Coach key chain, but have never worn anything but Nine West and Liz Claiborne knock offs Can we say poser?!?!
But, I do splurge on my hair....I LOVE how gorgeous you feel the day you come back from the salon (unless you decide to go with a 'fun' new look which turns into a disaster...that's never fun!!). And I love shoes, though I never pay full price...I wait until they're like 50-75% off at Robinson-Mays. Or I shop at Nordstrom Rack...
The one thing I do pay full price for is jeans. I have a very hard-to-fit body shape. I used to be content with getting jeans that were big enough to go over my hips, but never fit the waist. THey were always tight around the hips, with a big gap in the back so every time I bent over I would show a little plummer's crack. EEEEK! Lol, and I've since gone to college, become a victim to fashion sense...and found jeans that fit! That cost me an arm and a leg! And there's no going back!
I would probably spend money on makeup, except I HAVE NO CLUE when it comes to anything makeup. Colors, technique, etc. I always look like a clown/lady of the night when I wear makeup. Especially blush or lipstick...
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My 8 year old just started using the sap moss combo. She has very thick, curly, course hair so needs moisture. I love the sap moss smell. Their body soap is great as are their candles. She says her teacher smells her hair because she likes Aveda too. I go to a concept salon too. In fact they are going to be featured in a national magazine as one of the top concept salons in the country!
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I splurge on hair, shoes, bags/purses, perfume etc... When on holidays I do splurge - we just got back from a 3 week trip from NZ.
Things I don't splurge on? - hmmm, homely things probably like linen, cutlery etc...
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Heavenly Aveda
#36993 - 01/12/04 06:17 PM
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Bevvy
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Their soap is incredible. The last night we spent in California before moving to Washington was at the nicest hotel in Santa Rosa, compliments of the realtor who sold our house. The soap in the bathroom of our hotel room was Aveda -- I'd never heard of it before -- and I swear, I could smell that soap on me all the way on the drive up here from there! Through the internet I ordered a large supply (nowhere up here sells the stuff -- or even heard of it!), and I used that soap in our new home as potpourri.
Great stuff.
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All their products smell that nice. You should try their candles!
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She has very thick, curly, course hair so needs moisture
You're singing my song.
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What brand jeans are these that take care of such problems?
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Have you hear of Biosilk? This was recommended for helping with all the snarls in her hair. Do you have any suggestions for a detangler?
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Hmm... it seems like the Biosilk might be made by a company that tests on animals, and I don't use things that are. The sap moss seems to work well, as did cutting off most of my hair. Other than that, I used to use Aussie detangling leave in conditioner every day and that worked well. Also, at a salon you can have what's called a "glossing" put on your hair, and it works to make your hair tangle free and shiny, but it has to be done every month and that can get expensive.
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Set yourself up for that one dah....ling....
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The Last Word
#37060 - 01/13/04 01:46 AM
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Bevvy
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Torbetta, if, after you've used it awhile, you decide you don't like the Coach bag that your husband gave you (compliments of his friend) -- after all, it's possible the style or size doesn't suit you, right? -- take it to a consignment shop and sell it. You'll be surprised what you'll get for it!
I've sold a lot of my bags, especially the small ones. What with having to carry a medicine cabinet in my purse, I need very large ones -- so I sold almost all my smaller bags. They sold immediately, and for full price. When I shop around at consignment shops, that's the first thing I look for -- Coach bags. See, I still have the sickness!
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