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It basically means to each their own.

I was reading an article about one woman's views on what she is happy to pay full price for. I agreed with some of her points. Then, with others, I would think I would never spend the extra money on that. e.g. designer handbag. It got me thinking because everyone has a different set of acceptable splurges. Here are a few of mine -


Athletic shoes - Quality is important and if you take care of your feet, they'll take care of you. Not just any pricey pair is going to do the trick. A person needs to understand how they run/walk and what their needs are. This guide is a good starting point.




Wardrobe Staples - Sensible shoes, pant suit, slacks, jeans, etc. These need to fit well, and be of good quality. Not to sale that these can't or shouldn't be bought on sale or on clearance, just stick with quality.

It's easy to change things up with an inexpensive tops or accessories. Personally, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, JC Penny's and Goodwill have been great places to find fillers.
Bras are another thing worth the price. Again, I try to wait for sales, but women just need good bras. I think if a woman is a C cup or above the cheap bras sadly just don't cut it.




Insurance/Safety - Car, home, health, dental, renter's, etc. After my experiences NEVER skimp on insurance. There are many types of insurance and what each person needs depends on their life situation. It's so important to evaluate and make sure there is enough coverage AND it's being used. If you're not using your flex spending, why have it? Which leads to another problem of having too much insurance. It's all about looking at individual situations and figuring out what's best. Agents can help and there are many articles online to read as well.
Safety is huge! Not everything can be prevented but let's do what we can. It's worth it to invest in a good helmet, reflectors, hydration method, and gloves if someone is getting series about cycling. It doesn't guarantee anything but it does reduce risks.



Home/Personal Care - 
Good Vacuum - clean floors, keeps carpets in better conditions, so many reasons
Razors - it's just not worth the nicks, and I've learned the men's razors are so much better than women's
DO - Yes we all need some DO for our BO. It's important to buy what works for a person.

Soaps - Some soaps. This is all relative. We buy the inexpensive hand soap that works well. I also learned to make homemade liquid laundry soap that is super cheap and works really well. Though I've found that some lower cost body soaps don't do as well.


These are some of my thoughts. What about you?? I'm so curious.

Please post on what's important to you and why - even if you disagree with me.