GTKY: If you had a spare $1000...

clc515 · August 2017

Inspired by this blog post, thought it'd be fun to do here. If you had $1000 to blow on anything, and you cannot use it on something practical like putting it in savings or paying off debt or buying something you *need*, what would you blow it on?

the_other_mother · August 2017

Clothes for myself and DD, and I'd have to throw in something fun for DH, so probably a new gun.

clc515 · August 2017

I'd use it for a fancy cabin on an Alaskan cruise with DH. Babymoon!
Or maybe a trip with my mom, cuz we haven't done a girls vacation in like 3 or 4 years.
Basically, travel haha. And first class tix if it doesn't take up all $1k.

winnie1122 · August 2017

Oh gosh, so long since we've had an extra $100, much less $1000! Haha! But probably patio furniture or a hot tub (except those probably cost way more than that soooo whatevs) or a weekend away with DH since that has literally NEVER happened. Someday!

smorzandoj · August 2017

I'd use it to send my big jids to sleep away camp for as long as possible next summer. ByeBye....mommy needs a break!

jennifer_m21 · August 2017

Definitely splurge on a vacation/babymoon! Eat meals at fancy restaurants, see tickets to a show, etc.

eggplantface · August 2017

Oooo two possibilities: 1) travel, finally rent that farmhouse in Tuscany I've wanted to rent for years, or 2) partial season tickets to Pirates games, complete with hotel room downtown for each weekend.

Peanut1128 · August 2017

A weekend away at a hotel with a fancy spa by myself

Ashoes123 · August 2017

Since this is theoretical, I'm going to be totally selfish and spend it on over the top beauty treatments for myself. Laser facial, or maybe... botox?? (In this fantasy world it wouldn't be harmful for the fetus). I've always wondered about trying Botox but have been too nervous (I obviously wouldn't do it while pregnant or breast feeding).

julievdm12 · August 2017

Definitely would spend it on a getaway for the hubby and I. No kids allowed. (Except for the inside baby) lol
We are trying to prioritize finances right now so we rarely go out for date nights and a weekend away isn't even on our radar right now.
And, if we didn't blow the whole amount, a new wedding band for my hubby. His broke last year.

we both loved it so much but its tungsten and they can't repair it.

magnolia305 · August 2017

Spa weekend away! A massage sounds sooooo amazing right now.

ash0625 · August 2017

A laundry service to come in and do laundry at my house for as long as $1000 would get me. For sure.

MrsJ2410 · August 2017

A haircut and color, and a new pair of shoes or a leather jacket.

chucksmom15 · August 2017

Someone to clean out our office and convert it into a nursery. We keep saying we are going to do it but adulting on weekends is hard...

kbrinks2 · August 2017

We drive about 30 hours home in a week and I think I wouldn't use it to buy a ticket and fly home with myself and my son and my husband can tow the camper! It should be a pretty interesting drive but we are in no rush so that will help with the chaos!

alice0218 · August 2017

Probably a weekend getaway too. Or if it counts in this scenario and isn't considered too practical, I'd put it towards some of the renovations we're trying to accomplish before the baby comes! Maybe upgrade to nicer bathroom fixtures or tile? That's definitely not too practical, but would be enjoyable.

clc515 · August 2017

alice0218 said:

Probably a weekend getaway too. Or if it counts in this scenario and isn't considered too practical, I'd put it towards some of the renovations we're trying to accomplish before the baby comes! Maybe upgrade to nicer bathroom fixtures or tile? That's definitely not too practical, but would be enjoyable.

Yeah I was thinking if I didn't have an experience, I'd get new a new stove and/or countertops, lol. Totally don't need it but it'd be nice. Or maybe upgrade my woefully old shoe collection lol.

mamab92 · August 2017

Either a really nice getaway for me and DH next summer after baby is a bit older. Or on clothes

lainikins · August 2017

I would want an amazing date night in the city. It would be even better if I could drink some wine on the date, but hey. Then we could get a fancy hotel room for the night.

mbirdie · August 2017

I am trying to plan a trip to an Oregon Ducks game for DH and I right now and it's pain. I would use it to pay for that.

meatballs37 · August 2017

one of those meal things that sends all the ingredients to your house and you just cook it. I hate grocery shopping and planning meals.

megandnoodle · August 2017

eggplantface said:

Oooo two possibilities: 1) travel, finally rent that farmhouse in Tuscany I've wanted to rent for years, or 2) partial season tickets to Pirates games, complete with hotel room downtown for each weekend.

Are you in Pittsburgh? Because I am!

I think it would be fun to travel to Asia. I'd like to go to Japan, China, and Thailand especially. I don't think $1000 would cover that whole expedition though

msunshine123 · August 2017

I'd use it for a weekend getaway with DH and spa treatments - a massage would be so great!

alemarie1 · August 2017

A weekend getaway with DH in the mountains!

eggplantface · August 2017

@megandnoodle No, but my husband is from Pittsburgh, as is my dad, and H made me a Pirates fan by talking about them incessantly, so I decided to show an interest rather than be miserable and now we're both avid fans. My in-laws are in Pittsburgh so we go up there a lot! It's a great city!

ETA to clarify which "he" I was referring to.

clc515 · August 2017

meatballs37 said:

one of those meal things that sends all the ingredients to your house and you just cook it. I hate grocery shopping and planning meals.

I've always wanted to try one of those meal delivery things where you make it yourself!

ldawngirl781 · August 2017

I would hire a personal assistant - someone who can help tackle my to do list that never seems to end. Even just doing the stupid things like calling around to find a dishwasher repair person or doing store returns.

Starynightsky24 · August 2017

Someone to clean my house before baby comes! I can never get enough done that late in pregnancy. Whatever is left for grocery delivery after baby... i'm not looking forward to bringing three kids grocery shopping haha

caitb13 · August 2017

@eggplantface are you from Pittsburgh? DH and I are both from the area. We currently live in DC, but plan to move back after the baby is born to be closer to our families.

If if I had a spare $1000 I would definitely put it toward travel!

clc515 · August 2017

@caitb13 We're kinda neighbors! Was born in DC, but now live in NoVA.

megandnoodle · August 2017

@caitb13, I asked the same question! eggplantface said:

@megandnoodle No, but my husband is from Pittsburgh, as is my dad, and H made me a Pirates fan by talking about them incessantly, so I decided to show an interest rather than be miserable and now we're both avid fans. My in-laws are in Pittsburgh so we go up there a lot! It's a great city!

ETA to clarify which "he" I was referring to.

I'm in Pittsburgh, originally from MI, but really love the city. And the Pirates are an amazing team to root for; who doesn't like hanging a jolly roger or getting a beautiful city view when you're sitting in a stadium.

eggplantface · August 2017

@caitb13, @megandnoodle beat me to it! And I'm in the DC area now too! And @megandnoodle I'll admit I stalked your posts because H has a cousin named Megan who I know is TTC, so I was wondering if you were her. But she does not have a great dane

megandnoodle · August 2017

@eggplantface haha! That would be very serendipitous if I were your H's cousin. My name is Maryn actually (like "Karen" with an M). Meg is for one of my furbabies, Megabyte.

kaitie12-27 · August 2017

If I had $1000 to spare I would put it towards a trip to Germany for DH and I. Both of us really want to go and he has a friend there that he's know a long time that he'd love to finally meet in person.

caitb13 · August 2017

@megandnoodle and @eggplantface sorry for the confusion, obviously didn't read your posts thoroughly. I'm sad I'm not making it to any Pirates games this summer, it's something I always really enjoy on a nice evening.

@clc515 we are neighbors! We live in Arlington. I usually say D.C. As it's an easy reference point for people unfamiliar with the area. How much are you loving this humidity?? Thank god for AC!

eggplantface · August 2017

@caitb13 The Pirates are playing the Nats at the end of September! It's the last home games for the Nats, and while the Nats may have clinched a play off spot by then, we might still be in the running for a Wild Card spot! (Hope springs eternal with the Pirates). Nats Stadium isn't as nice as PNC Park, but you do what you gotta do

caitb13 · August 2017

Thanks for the info @eggplantface! I'll definitely look into getting getting tickets

clc515 · August 2017

@caitb13 I grew up in arlington and i misssss it! Im deep burbs in loudoun now.

@eggplantface nats park has half smokes though! Never been anywhere else besides camden yards, so i think its swell haha.

babymakes9 · August 2017

I think a lot of people address unrealistic about how far $1000 Will go...

eggplantface · August 2017

mamaof5already said:

I think a lot of people address unrealistic about how far $1000 Will go...

Given it's a hypothetical, I think reality is out the window

clc515 · August 2017

mamaof5already said:

I think a lot of people address unrealistic about how far $1000 Will go...

Lol maybe... but you could use all $1k towards something and it'd be pretty helpful :-) Plus, ya know, it's fun to daydream!

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