Money put to Good Use

With the New Year, I wanted to replace our appliances. The refrig was old; the dish washer older.  In an attempt to get ready for retirement in 5-6 years, I wanted to update them with energy efficient ones.

This experience allowed me to pay cash.

After stripping coats of paint of the stairs, refinishing them and staining them - yes, Ted had to help with the sanding - we realized we needed a runner since the dogs could not manipulate the newly stained wood floors.

This experience allowed me to pay cash.

I was planning to go away with my girlfriend for Easter break since I hate this cold weather.  Ted got a little jealous and declared we are taking a cruise for Easter!

This experience allowed us to pay cash.

By all accounts, I am a serious bargain shopper, so I don't spend all my money on me.  But in all honesty, I would say "screw it" and just buy and buy.  I know I hit thousands because I know in some sprees I would hit $800 so easily.  And continue shopping.

This experience of no shopping for me has taught me that buying was the joy, owning was the joy, having was the joy.  I would buy new stuff just because I hate to iron!

I love hearing about what people buy.  But I love not having bills for improving my home.