How to Spend $100
February 5, 2008 | a girl's gotta shop,Jojo,Me
My mom tends to send me money for holidays, which, HELLO, I’m not complaining about. So, I received a Valentine’s card and gift from her with a check for $100 to use “for yourself– get a pedicure or your hair colored!”
She means well, I know she does. She knows I can’t reach my toes and oooh yes, they need some attention! But good news: I have a pedicure appointment booked for next weekend, thanks to my good friend’s husband, who is sending his wife and me out to lunch & get our toes done. How nice is that?
Anyway, back to my $100 spendfest… According to my mom, my hair usually looks “like hell” and is way too dark (it’s called “getting older”), so the hair-coloring comment doesn’t surprise me. She was thrilled to hear that I am getting my hair colored tomorrow night.
But THIS $100? How will I spend it? Let’s track it:
We start with $100:
(-$24) — three hours of babysitting tomorrow. I’ve lined up Jojo’s Monday afternoon babysitter to watch him for three hours so I can get some blood drawn, get an oil change and hit the post office (note: oil change costs do not count against my $100!).
(um that’s it.)
That leaves me with 76 buckaroos and just remember: I cannot buy books for myself, as it was a dumb dumb dumb dumb New Years resolution that now I wish I could take back.
Maybe if I have time tomorrow, I’ll head to Sephora. Ooooh that would be fun.
Any other suggestions? (note: picture of Jojo included in case you think I’m just too shallow and spoiled and want to flame me, but instead? You could just comment on what a sweetie he is. There, don’t you feel better?)
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February 5th, 2008 at 10:33 pm, SJ Says:
I agree with you – head to Sephora! Aim big, and treat yourself to some goodies. You deserve it!
February 5th, 2008 at 11:38 pm, Carrisa Says:
Northern Lights.
February 6th, 2008 at 12:44 am, Anth Says:
How to spend 76???? Ah the possibilities! You could hit the late winter clearance racks and score some stuff to wear next winter. Or you could buy a fabulous pair of shoes. That’s probably what I’d spend it on.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:41 am, Heidi Says:
Dang, that is the best baby naming book ever. I have bought it for others since I got it myself. Would it count if you hinted at someone else to buy it for you and sort of inadvertently left a $20 in their path?
February 6th, 2008 at 4:25 am, Jeannette Says:
What about a facial? I love facials and massages; you could keep the $76 until Cletus is born and then you can get a looooong massage to relax?
Jojo IS adorable; and he’s such a big boy on that picture, has he grown that much already? Man!
February 6th, 2008 at 6:05 am, Swistle Says:
That is a crazy New Year’s Resolution. KER-RAZY. Like…giving up eating vegetables.
Take it back. TAKE IT BACK.
Or, if you must, substitute something else you won’t buy.
Or find a justification. The baby name book is not a book, it is your baby’s future name, on paper. You’re buying it as a gift for someone else, but first you will just take a QUICK PEEK.
I mean, giving up buying BOOKS?
February 6th, 2008 at 7:10 am, Stephanie Says:
What about a pre-baby massage? Does $75 even cover that?
Or perhaps some post baby goodies like a magazine subscription for feeding times or a pretty coming home from the hospital-just pushed big ol baby out outfit, or perhaps a nice dinner out for you and the mr?
February 6th, 2008 at 9:20 am, Maria Says:
I say you spend it on something frivolous that you do not need in any way but WANT.
Or, surprise the Mr. – Extend the babysitting time and take him out for a little one on one date.
February 6th, 2008 at 9:38 am, Kristabella Says:
He is so cute!
I’m with the facial idea. Or download songs on iTunes? Or shopping and buy some new shoes!
Or, you could go to a really fancy restaurant for lunch or dinner.
February 6th, 2008 at 11:07 am, Rachel Says:
You could wait and use it once Cletus is here and go pamper yourself then when you are seriously stressing.
February 6th, 2008 at 12:34 pm, Kiraa Says:
I vote for chocolate.
Also, I learn so much from this site. I didn’t know pregnant women could get their hair colored.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:45 pm, Erin Says:
Jojo is such a sweetie!
And I always love a Sephora trip. You can’t go wrong!
February 6th, 2008 at 2:08 pm, Ree Says:
for me, it would definitely be shoes. And he is a sweetie, you shallow thing, you
February 6th, 2008 at 4:53 pm, jill Says:
you are spoiled. wow. you get money on holidays like valentines day? crazy.. bat shit crazy even! umm… yeah so i’ve never had a pedicure, or manicure come to think of it. and.. i’ve had my hair highlighted once, in 2006 or 2007 i cant even remember anymore, anyway, that was the first and only time. it’d be nice to do it again, but right now, i’m content with letting it grow and be floppy! i shook my head like a dog yesterday and threw snow all over my husband after our walk.. its his fault, he insisted i use my new ear things.. muffs, yeah ear muffs instead of a hood. his own fault.. anyway, you are SOOOO lucky.
February 6th, 2008 at 5:03 pm, Isabel Says:
Basically, your mom RULES. It’s official.
Yes, buy some make up at Sephora. I know when that special someone gave ME a Sephora GC I was super happy and loved every second of spending it.
Good luck and make sure you tell us what you get.
Also, that damn kid gets cuter by the second.
February 6th, 2008 at 5:04 pm, Jennifer Says:
Hmmm… I vote for sephora, and maybe something splurgy, like a pretty pair of earrings or scarf… something you might normally think “hmmm… lovely, but too expensive” and put back on the shelf, not wanting to spend money on yourself.
Oh, and you shouldn’t feel the least bit guilty, you are following the gift giver’s wishes, which will make not just you, but her, happy!
February 6th, 2008 at 6:10 pm, Nic Says:
I’d go with Sephora and chocolate
February 6th, 2008 at 6:11 pm, Nic Says:
Also, jojo looks so OLD in that picture. I’m not sure that I agree with that. What happens when he’s not squishable anymore????
February 6th, 2008 at 11:22 pm, Hollow Squirrel » 3 Hours. $100. Says:
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