What do you want to buy right now?

[aspentosh]

As you all know we just sold our house. We are doing responsible MM things with the VAST majority of it, but we want to take a small chunk and have fun. We're thinking of $500 each and $500 to the family, or something like that. Sadly, though, I need ideas on how to spend my money!

So, WWYB(uy) with $500? Feel free to break down however you want (lots of smaller, one big, save for REALLY big)

[SallySparrow]

For myself? Some new clothes and a really nice pair of boots.

For the house: bookshelves or more storage for A's playroom

For DH: I would let him spend it on something techie.

Or Christmas presents.

I love shopping for the house, so my second option would probably win.

[cinco]

A w/e getaway
Or
*nice jeans (for me, that is not gap or ON) and new boots
*an Athleta shopping spree

[pierogigirl]

Jane Iredale powder foundation
tall Frye boots
some other Sephora stuff

[anna7602]

If I weren't breastfeeding, I'd spend $500 on a mini yoga retreat in the Hudson Valley. Instead, I'm settling for a 3-hour workshop this weekend.

[Marmee]

Get my hair done $360
Buy DD1 the Uggs I promised her

[bunch]

I want some storage shelves for the basement and we don't have time to make them, so I'd get that. I'd also like some new house decor items, but that's always on my list. A date night. Definitely that.

[holly116]

Well I just bought myself some tory burch flats which have been on my list forever, but they were only about $130. I need a new purse, I'd probably spend another $150 on that. DH will probably get me that for Christmas.

Then the left over $200 on shirts. I'm good about making sure I have jeans that fit well, but I haven't really bought shirts in probably 6-7 years. I'm currently wearing a black BR knit top from 2007.

For the house, we need light fixtures for the entryway, hallway, and powder room. That'll be $500.

[zarapipe]

I would spend a little on clothes on my new pp size. Then save the rest for more clothes once I loose more weight.

If that weren't the case I would do a spa day, hair, nails, etc.

[kershnic]

A babysitter, tickets to a Broadway show, and dinner, drinks, and dessert.

[sjh722]

I have some house stuff on my list.

New winter boots.

[rugbywife]

$500?

hmm…I would probably save it for after I had my baby. My first thought right now is about stuff for the baby, like I really want the new halo bassinet, and I would love to get two of those really nice high chairs.

But since I should spend the $500 on me, lol…

- I would get my hair cut
- I would get a nice pair of boots
- I would buy an expensive purse or work bag and a nice watch
- I would spend the money on family photos.

That's all probably more than $500, lol.

[Deleted]

Right now I would buy:
an adult-size scooter (for getting to and from the bus, I would use it often)
a ukelele
a few new clothes

[niq]

An after market stereo that will let me connect my phone to the car stereo.

[aspentosh]

Nov 7, 2014 18:49:21 GMT -5 niq said:

An after market stereo that will let Mr connect my phone to the car stereo.

Well, you've hit the nail on the head of what H is buying  

[aspentosh]

I've recently overhauled my wardrobe after my weight loss... I'm thinking:

Sam Edelman Penny boots in black (love my brown ones)
Couple really nice tank tops from Nordstrom
New polarized sunglasses since mine scratched

[ladygrey]

A new wardrobe. I'm almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but my body has changed so much that my old clothes don't fit (and that was over 2 years ago).

However, we are going to start TTC in the next few months (eek!), so it just doesn't make sense to spend money on clothes I won't be wearing for long. Sigh.

[mlvmd]

Some new Frye boots. And go wild with the leftover $50 and buy some nice boot socks.

[changedname]

Stuff for the house definitely but everything o want costs more than $500.

Maybe new towels and bath mats.
New pots and pans
A dvr Player
A new kitchen table

[stacyb1983]

A nifty fifty lense for my camera.

[stacyb1983]

Nov 7, 2014 19:13:52 GMT -5 stacyb1983 said:

A nifty fifty lense for my camera.

Matching Christmas stockings and tree skirt.

I meant to edit not quote. My phone hates me.

[brooklyn]

For me, a spa day. For the house, a dresser and bookcase for J's clothes and toys.

[rootbeerfloat]

New camera body, massage and facial for me.

New office furniture for the house.

[rugbywife]

OMG, how did I not think about it. I would buy a new camera lens. Burns would need more like 1k

[bowies]

A nice winter coat and a kitchen table.

[ssmjlm]

Navy jcrew field coat
New cross body purse that can double as a toddler diaper bag

[spanikopita]

A ridiculously luxurious spa day.

[leonard131]

Some frye boots
some nice running/ workout clothes
new ski boots ( although that would take the whole chunk of change and I wouldn't like it)

[greencrayon]

Tula
Dropbox pro
Mani/pedi
New jeans

[caramia17]

For me: Stuart Weizmann 5050 OTK boots

For the house: an electrician to hang a new fixture in my breakfast room, closet, and change out the pendants over my kitchen island.