WWYB? (What would you buy?) AKA Help me spend money! Gifs included

norbert5 · July 2014

I am turning to my favorite internet ladies for help.

I won a thousand dollar shopping spree at the mall.
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But I have to spend it by September (my original plan was to wait and spend it for Christmas).

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So now I am trying to figure out what to spend it on.

So what would you buy if you had $1000? This is a higher end mall too. So think Nordstrom's, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Lululemon.

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If I don't respond for an hour or so it is because I am dropping my big girls off at my mom's. That is right a thousand dollars and a weekend with only 1/3 of my girls, life is good.

tashad18 · July 2014

Couldn't you purchase your Christmas items now and put them away until then?

I never do anything for myself so if it were me, I would be getting new clothes, make-up, a fancy new purse, etc.

jennlin · July 2014

buy store gift cards that you can save until christmas!

trackgirlparis · July 2014

Holy shit.

All I can say is #BUYALLTHETHINGS!!! I'm so jealous. Pamper yourself, then buy some Christmas gifts. And enjoy!!!!

norbert5 · July 2014

I can't buy Christmas gifts now because we do an exchange and I don't have exchange names yet. We only spend about 100 dollars per girl so that leaves me with 700.

@jennlin, I can't buy gift cards only items or "experiences" (Hair cut, massage, etc.)

jennlin · July 2014

norbert5 said:

I can't buy Christmas gifts now because we do an exchange and I don't have exchange names yet. We only spend about 100 dollars per girl so that leaves me with 700.

@jennlin, I can't buy gift cards only items or "experiences" (Hair cut, massage, etc.)

well you're just making this difficult

SHAWNACPA · July 2014

I was going to say Christmas shop early, but if storage is an issue (or hiding them for that long), ask if you can buy gift cards...

mancila60 · July 2014

I would still try to shop for the girls early. Or for school items the oldest may need. Is there a nail place? Maybe go get a mani/pedi. I would then think of things around the house you may need, sheets, towels, kitchen items, pillows, etc. and then whatever is left you can spend on clothes or shoes.

Ajoyd · July 2014

Kick ass bag from Nordstrom.

norbert5 · July 2014

I am back!
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@comeongetdown, love the gif.

eta: because I am trying to type while holding a baby.

dovetail223 · July 2014

I would get all new bedding, pillows, towels. The nice stuff is $$$ and it's the gift that keeps on giving every night when you climb between your high thread count sheets

blondolphn · July 2014

Is there anything that your family could enjoy right now? Using it for Christmas is great, but if you already have ti budgeted, maybe a just because gift that the family could enjoy isn't out of line.

CateOfChicago · July 2014

I'd buy a fab purse but that's me. 2nd choice would be spa day for my mom and me and a nice dinner or the same with DH.

Phalaenopsis · July 2014

I would get something classic that you normally wouldnt buy for yourself. Something you will love for a long time and wont go out of style, like a nice bag or watch. I assume you've already budgeted for Christmas gifts, use this opportunity to reward yourself! Fun girls day! Oh yeah, and post pics of your purchases!

trackgirlparis · July 2014

I want to be a super creeper and ask you which mall you went to...?...because I would know the layout and vicariously live through this amazing experience you had!

norbert5 · July 2014

@trackgirlparis, it is for Roseville.

Thanks for all the input ladies. I am on my way to spend a little today and then get ideas on specifics. We have been on such a tight budget for so long I have no idea what to do with myself. Plus the fact that I have been nursing or pregnant since March of 2009 (-6 months) has made it hard to really want any clothes that don't have a stretchy waist band.

trackgirlparis · July 2014

norbert5 said:
@trackgirlparis, it is for Roseville.

Thanks for all the input ladies. I am on my way to spend a little today and then get ideas on specifics. We have been on such a tight budget for so long I have no idea what to do with myself. Plus the fact that I have been nursing or pregnant since March of 2009 (-6 months) has made it hard to really want any clothes that don't have a stretchy waist band.

I am so freaking jealous. Have fun shopping though! And treat yourself!

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