22 Things People Told Us They Splurge On Because It's 100% Worth It To Them
I've written a lot recently about the ways people are cutting back on their spending. But, I decided to switch it up, and recently I asked the BuzzFeed Community members to tell us what big or small things they splurge on and think are totally worth it.
Below are 22 people who chimed in to share the things they think are worth spending a few (or lots) extra bucks on:
1.A mattress and bedframe
"A good mattress and bed. When we relocated out of state our first purchase was a new bed and mattress. We got suckered into the split king adjustable memory foam hybrid and holy heck did it change my life. The adjustable base has the ability to let you lay in zero gravity, relieving pressure points. Then add in the massage features. Expensive AF, but worth it."
2.A weekly lunch date
"I work a back shift on a Thursday and my wife works from home on a Thursday (and our kids are at school) so we have 'Treat Yo'self Thursday' for lunch where we get something nice to eat delivered. We eat lunch together, have a chat and watch a quiz show. It never breaks the bank and is totally unnecessary but I look forward to that hour we get together. Worth every penny. Bonus: No dishes!"
3.A vaccum
"Dyson Cordless vaccum. It's so much better than any other vaccum I've ever had."
4.Shoes
"Shoes. Some people don't realize how important a good pair of shoes are. For the longest time my dad, who is very frugal, would go to Kohl's and buy a cheap pair of tennis shoes and wonder why different parts of his body hurt. We finally got him to spurge on a pair of Hokas a few years ago and he realized a good pair of shoes are worth every penny."
5.Upright freezer and food vacuum sealer
"A upright freezer and a food vacuum sealer has been a game changer for saving money on groceries! Buying meat in bulk is cheaper, then seal the meat in single servings. It helps with cost as well as food prep for those busy days. The standing freezer allows us to have larger storage, but better than a freezer chest because you can actually see and organize what you have.
Seriously worth every penny because it saves on the grocery bill as well as food waste because freezer burn isn't an issue when you can see everything you have easily."
6.Concerts
"Concerts for me. Lately there have been a lot of older musicians touring and it's great to see them for the first (and maybe last) time. Recent splurge was to see Peter Gabriel front row center and it was amazing."
7.Underwear
"Underwear! If you think about it it's the a piece of clothing that touches the most sensitive parts of your body, so the materiel and construction should be good. Also, you wash them after one use so you need it to last many, many washes."
—anonymous
8.Pillows
"Pillows. I have tried cheap pillows and they don’t compare to more expensive, quality ones. Quality sleep is worth it to me."
—anonymous
9.Tattoos
"Beautiful, well done tattoos. I save and try to get one a year. Supporting artists and having something on me that makes me feel more myself! I recently got a pet portrait of my dog and it’s my favorite. Makes me smile. No regrets."
10.Clothes
"I pay more for my clothes because 1.) I like a certain vintage style that is not mainstream 2.) I'd rather pay a bit more for clothes that last for many years. Most of my clothes, I've had for over 10 years."
11.Lube
"Weird answer, but premium lube. You really don’t know what you’re missing out on until you try good lube. I find it totally worth paying like 3x the price of other lubes."
—anonymous
12.Hobbies
"Splurging/investing in towards your hobbies — i/e: a great yoga mat for your practice, the best art supplies (paint, paint brushes, watercolor paper) for best results, etc."
—anonymous
13.Coffee creamers
"I like to splurge on Starbucks flavoured creamers. One bottle is the same cost as a cup of their coffee but I get to have multiple cups of it at home."
—anonymous
14.A winter coat
"I learned the hard way, but a good winter coat. On top of needing protection from the cold, I want to last more than two or three years."
—anonymous
15.Luggage
"I never skimp on luggage. You need a suitcase with smooth wheels and that can stand up to the beating it gets by the airline. It really sucks when your bag comes out ripped, banged up, and broken."
—anonymous
16.Perfumes/colognes
"A scent I really like. I bought a very pricey Le Labo perfume recently and I almost regretted immediately. However, the scent is so unique and lasts such a long time that I don't need add any later (also, a little goes a long way). It really also brings me a little joy whenever I spray it on. Plus, I also get a ton of compliments on it!"
—anonymous
17.LED light bulbs
"LED Color changing light bulbs. They can be a bit pricy up front (they can range from $7–9 a bulb depending on where you get them) but you can change color and the brightness of the light. They also save you on the electricity bill and will last a long while."
—anonymous
18.Record player
"My record player. I am by no means someone who would have cared for that a few years ago and was happy with my under $100 player. But I started reading different recommendations on setups and decided to splurge on it. I have a nice collection of albums and enjoy the process of putting them on and sitting back and listening. The upgraded LP player has made a huge difference in that."
—anonymous
19.Getting hair professionally dyed
"Dyeing my hair in a salon. It can be surprisingly expensive at times, but it makes me feel sexy and empowered, so I splurge!"
—anonymous
20.KitchenAid Stand Mixer
"KitchenAid Stand Mixer. I did buy it refurbished (however it was still pricey). I like to bake a lot and it's workhorse."
—anonymous
21.Travelling
"Travel. Whatever you spend it’s worth it for life experience alone."
22.And lastly, an espresso setup
"A good espresso machine and grinder. Do NOT skimp on the grinder — some say it’s even more important than the machine. While I can’t say I saved so much money because I don’t get coffee out and about very often, I enjoy my hike coffees SO much more. Some people are really particular about theirs, but I buy an espresso roast at Costco and it makes a delightful little latte every time. Me five years ago would say spending $700 on coffee equipment is nuts, but I now consider it money well spent."
—anonymous
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.