Save or Splurge?

Save usually. Unless it is something I really want but can't get in store brand, I buy the store brand. However, I have found a stall on the market selling Froot Loops and I am sorely tempted to sell hubby to raise the money for the price they are asking. 

Air fresheners

Usually save unless Febreeze is on sale.

Nail polish?

These days save. When I find a job, if it is one I can wear nail polish to I will, but just sitting home I only wear it if we are going out.

Spices

Both save and splurge When it's a really good one splurge and the basics I'll save!

Drapes/curtains?

In our current place, save. The rooms are too small (the landlord called it 'cozy') for too much at the windows so we have mini blinds and lace curtains. Everywhere else I have splurged on curtains that are pretty and made to last.

Condiments

Splurge I'm picky about my ketchup it has to be Heinz reduced salt & sugar Dh like's his name brand stuff as well. whenever its on sale we both buy a couple so it lasts longer Dh has more condiments he uses here than I do. I only use Kraft Miracle Whip Light, Helmans XXL light mayonnaise, & Heinz reduced salt & sugar ketchup he has his mustard, Boveril, Marmite, Brown Sauce & Pickle an few others as well.

Over the counter Drugs?

Save with store brands for most.

Breakfast cereal?

Save and by the store brands unless the name brands are on sale. Tip to all: Kelloggs Corn Flakes are the best and one should always buy the name brand here.

Paint

Middle of the road on that one. We don't go expensive, but we get good enough quality to make sure it looks good and will last a couple years.

Bed pillows

For me I splurged I got a Memory foam pillow Dh isn't so keen on it Dh is a save his pillows aren't super cheap or expensive though middle of the line I would say.  

Calendars?

Sorta save. We found a deal where we could have a custom one made with our own pics and they also put any birthday/anniversary/special days you choose on it for you. It was 99p and with shipping came to about £4.89. If we'd paid full price it would have been about £14 plus shipping. I know we can get them at the pound places, but it is fun to make your own.

Storage bins

Splurge since most cost a pretty penny anyway. Plus if you go cheap with these they can break and then you're stuck replacing something you should have purchased once LOL.

Books

Save. I bought a lot of mine in the States from second hand stores, or from the library. They always have some for sale in the basement and once a year they have a huge sale (proceeds go toward buying more books/supplies), or on clearance at Barnes and Noble. Nowdays I buy them from charity shops or used from Amazon. The Amazon ones end up being free because of using Swagbucks.

Coffee

Save we don't drink coffee Dh only drinks tea & I only occasionally have a hot choc I don't don't tea or coffee.

Vegetables?

Neither in a way.  I usually just get veggies at Morrisons but I could probably get them cheaper by going to farmer's markets and / or getting more from the 'busted up' section in the produce aisle.  However I don't consider it a splurge as veggies are the main part of my diet so it's a necessity. 

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