There are times that I realize that I'm not really that hard core of a personal finance blogger. I do watch my spending pretty closely and tend not to buy things when it comes down to a decision. But if my mind keeps coming back to a purchase, I tend to rethink it.
I have been wanting flowers for about a month now. I waited until after the Easter rush and then went to my local florist and asked them what they had as far as deals going on.
I walked out with some gorgeous (and local!) lilies and a carafe/vase for about $13. The owner tried to sell me $15 vase but after she realized I wasn't buying, she departed briefly and came back with a five dollar option. (I think she actually physically went in the basement to get it.)
When asked about what discounts were being offered, I found out that customers automatically get 25% off for picking up their own flowers at the store. Interesting, and good to know for future reference!
So my apartment smells fantastic right now and it was a small price to pay for it. Because I deserve a little treat once in awhile, right?
At this time of year, to help bring a little spring inside, I buy flowers, too. I usually just pick up a cheap (around $7) bouquet at the grocery store when I’m there and plunk the blooms into anything I have lying around at home.
I’ve got a huge display of flowers in an old, gigantic Ball jar at the moment.
I’ll soon be cutting blooms from my flower beds, though. 🙂
RIGHT!
of course! 🙂
Good for you, you deserve it, lady!
I do that too! The flowers are so sunny and colorful they cheer me right up – definitely worth it.
Great, sometimes we need to treat ourselves on some special things. You deserve it.. 😉