Help me spend Xmas money

[julianabixby]

So I was gifted $300 in cash for Christmas and normally I would put it towards DD or doing something in the house or in savings, but I thought this time I would like to do something nice for me. The problem is that I have no idea what to do with it! What would you do?

[bina]

Right now I would buy myself some end tables. Is there anything you've been wanting? New boots? Purse?

[wambam]

OH COME ON

[jinkies]

$100 bills make great TP.

[kicks]

Dec 28, 2016 13:50:56 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

you gotta be kidding

You would be happy to know that I got a good amount of gold hard cash from my parents and I didn't need you weirdos telling me what to do with it

[ElizabethBennet]

I never understand people that use their gift money for other people. Maybe I'm selfish but that shit is mine lol.

[kicks]

Dec 28, 2016 13:59:34 GMT -5 ElizabethBennet said:

I never understand people that use their gift money for other people. Maybe I'm selfish but that shit is mine lol.

This is why I always second guess myself in having kids. Money and vacations are mine dammit!

[kicks]

Oh and to answer the OP as to what I did with my money. I guess I'll be helpful lol.

I put it toward my training season. Registered for a half marathon, bought my swim training sessions, some new work out clothes and I'm saving the rest to register for 2 triathlons.

[jennistarr1]

So IF i really had no idea what to do with it, I would divide in 3rds...save a third, use a third for something good (like putting to a bill or something specific I was saving for), and then frivolously spend a third probably on something like a massage.

Personally, I would buy a night a bed n breakfast some where with hubs and do nice dinner with wine.

Another idea is personal training sessions

New clothes

A nice watch or handbag

Birchbox or a monthly subscription you gift yourself to have something nice all year.

[shortstax]

I always have a list of 264 things that I need/want, so this is so foreign to me.

If there's truly nothing you can think of, why not donate it to a nonprofit whose mission you support?

[Champagne Supernova]

If you can't think of anything, put the money in savings?

[kris356]

My dad gives us cash at Christmas. If I don't have an immediate want, I just put it away until I do. And by put it away, I mean in my drawer in cash form. I will find something to spend it on. My mom tells us to buy something ridiculous that we wouldn't usually buy since it is a gift.  


Oh, it my husband doesn't get any of it! I am greedy. They give him a gift, so it isn't meant for sharing!

[BaliHai]

Right now I'd probably buy clothes/shoes, but usually I keep running wish lists on Amazon and Etsy, so if I was set on the clothing side I'd get something(s) from those lists.

On Amazon, I have my eye on: a thick, soft throw blanket; a 365 new words a year desk calendar; sea kelp body butter; gel fiber king pillows.

On Etsy, I have saved: a small bar necklace; an abalaone style phone case; a rose gold locket; a saucer and teacup with the grim in the bottom (from Harry Potter); and something called a "mermaid mask" from a shop based out of Hawaii.

[Champagne Supernova]

A spa day would be good.

[hulley]

I cannot fathom having a bunch of cash and no idea what to do with it. #fwp.

But, in the moment, if I were to be handed such a gift, I'd buy an expensive excursion on the cruise I bought H for Christmas.

[JLV]

Well I would gladly give you my PayPal information and help you spend it.

[macmars45]

I'd buy some books I've been wanting and some clothes.

[Deleted]

I know what you mean - when I've gotten a lump gift like that in the past, I want to buy something SPECIAL, not just fritter it away on a bunch of $10 and $20 purchases that I'd probably end up making along the way anyway. It doesn't feel as much like a GIFT if it's not going toward something specially selected.

Personally, I just bought a new purse/camera bag (I didn't get Christmas money though lol) that I've been kind of obsessing over lately. If I didn't buy that, I'd probably use it to buy a new pair of boots, some nicer bras/underwear, a mini shopping spree at my favorite store, concert tickets or tickets to something else I want to do, or maybe a weekend away somewhere driveable that I might not want to make room in the budget for otherwise.

[RoxMonster]

I would spend my whole day at the spa. Today I did just a 50-minute massage and wanted more.

I'd do the the long, 90 minute massage with the hot stones, a facial, a manicure, a pedicure, etc. Spend my whole fucking day in a spa robe having people wait on me. Sounds fantastic!

[moolarkey]

That would pay for my haircuts for the year and a mani/pedi session.

[illgetthere]

I think I'm getting a camera with my Christmas money. H and I usually get joint money and throw it on a current goal, but H has a want so we split it this year. I've been debating between saving it and spending on little splurges for the next couple months (pedicure, makeup, etc) or the camera.

[pantsparty]

Dec 28, 2016 18:54:32 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

pantsparty has this polaroid camera that is awesome and I really want one. Pants will you share the approx cost of one of those, and how much the film is?

This is the one I have, but there are cheaper versions.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Film Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B00FR85IRK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_3ZfzybHDGA4XY

Film is about $1 a picture. Fujifilm INSTAX Mini Instant Film Twin Pack (White) www.amazon.com/dp/B00EB4ADQW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_90fzybC9577E0

[nsl]

Dec 28, 2016 13:59:34 GMT -5 ElizabethBennet said:

I never understand people that use their gift money for other people. Maybe I'm selfish but that shit is mine lol.

Word.

FTR, my Christmas cash is going towards a train ticket to NYC and hotel room that will be mine, mine, mine for a few days in February. No kids or husband allowed!

[pantsparty]

Dec 28, 2016 19:52:57 GMT -5 mofongo said:

Dec 28, 2016 19:48:31 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

This is the one I have, but there are cheaper versions.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Film Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B00FR85IRK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_3ZfzybHDGA4XY

Film is about $1 a picture. Fujifilm INSTAX Mini Instant Film Twin Pack (White) www.amazon.com/dp/B00EB4ADQW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_90fzybC9577E0

I'd get drunk and take like 40 selfies, bad idea.

Well, you have to reload the film after 10 pictures, so that might stop you 😉

[xokell2]

Spend it on whatever blows your hair back?

For me that would be the Anastasia moonchild or kvd alchemist palette. Candles. A dyson hair dryer. A charlotte Tilbury lipgloss

[lovelyshoes]

Massage, a facial, awesome shoes😉

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[jeaniebueller]

Dec 28, 2016 14:47:03 GMT -5 @littlemoxie said:

You are in MMM complaining about how hard parenting is.  Clearly you need a break and me time.

Hire a babysitter and get a massage and pedicure.

Yes! Get your hair done, buy some fun skincare or makeup at sephora, pamper yourself!

[RamblingRose]

My parents give a large amount of money yearly, so I agonize over this. My brother bought a camera. I'm buying my last name back (I have to go to court, it's a pain as a widow). ExBF bought a really nIce watch. Niece banked it, nephew is taking a ski trip.

[AHappierHour]

Dec 28, 2016 23:44:55 GMT -5 RamblingRose said:

My parents give a large amount of money yearly, so I agonize over this. My brother bought a camera. I'm buying my last name back (I have to go to court, it's a pain as a widow). ExBF bought a really nIce watch. Niece banked it, nephew is taking a ski trip.

That's so crappy that you have to go to court to change your name back. I'm so sorry.