Hellobee Boards Topic: If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?

Hellobee Boards Topic: If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:52:39 +0000 annem1990 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840937 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:50:12 +0000 annem1990 2840937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd buy a new winter coat (hello Wisconsin winters!) and boots. Littlebit7 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840935 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:47:58 +0000 Littlebit7 2840935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Family pictures taken by our wedding photog. My husband always grumbles over the cost but we seriously cherish every family session she’s ever done. I’m always behind the camera and never in casual day-to-day photos Mrsbells on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840933 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:15:42 +0000 Mrsbells 2840933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Cereal: book a couples massage, and get a new purse and a new light for our entryway Alba4 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840930 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:06:57 +0000 Alba4 2840930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I’d pay for the $537 bridesmaid dress I just had to splurge on... sorry I’m still a little bitter. For myself: I’d love to pamper myself to a nice massage, mani/pedi, and a new outfit from Anthro. For home: I’d like to replace a few outdated lighting fixtures in our dining room and living room. For kids: more money in their college savings. LadyDi on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840925 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:59:55 +0000 LadyDi 2840925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd probably spend it on a little self-care...a facial/massage and a new pair of boots for the fall. snowjewelz on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840870 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:36:22 +0000 snowjewelz 2840870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Realistically it's going in the bank to prep for need to replace our boiler in the near future! If it's just for me, I'd spend it on an nice pair of tall boots, new winter jacket, and a facial/mani/pedi. agold on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840841 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:31:59 +0000 agold 2840841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A frosted glass door with "pantry" etched into the glass. OMG. is that the lamest thing to be dying for ever?? Mrs. Cereal on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840837 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:11:19 +0000 Mrs. Cereal 2840837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @irene: Love this idea! psw27 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840827 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:16:28 +0000 psw27 2840827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd go to this amazing spa and bliss out for a day. And maybe I'd bring my husband. Maybe. hellobeeboston on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840807 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:37:24 +0000 hellobeeboston 2840807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd put it towards a new couch, OR i'd buy a bunch of new clothes for me and my husband! SupernovaJ on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840806 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:37:13 +0000 SupernovaJ 2840806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ patent leather block heel ankle boots for the winter! i've been eyeing them... looch on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840782 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:47:11 +0000 looch 2840782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ For me: a pair of shoes that are way outside what I normally spend on shoes For the family: Beasts of Balance hybrid balancing game, another Amazon Echo Spot For my husband: a pair of Cole Haan zerogrand sneakers Modern Daisy on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840768 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:32:15 +0000 Modern Daisy 2840768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would go on a clothing shopping spree. This is the part of our budget that is the tightest and always gets eaten into for other things so it would be freeing to spend it all on clothes, which I need to constantly buy for work. CatchAFallingStar on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840752 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:11:08 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2840752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ New mattress!! ALV91711 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840750 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:12:59 +0000 ALV91711 2840750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd get us a new mattress. Ours is beyond needing replacement. Iced Tea on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840749 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:08:10 +0000 Iced Tea 2840749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I’d take the kids on a weekend trip. We haven’t traveled out of town together in a year and a half! 808love on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840748 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:43:14 +0000 808love 2840748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If it meant to splurge, spend it on a hotel room, spa, a clothing item and eating out. But if I recently splurged, then I would invest and see if I could make more. periwinklebee on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840741 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:29:53 +0000 periwinklebee 2840741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If for something to purely pamper myself, I'd save it for a night away once I wean LO. I would sleep and sleep and sleep (can you tell my kid's teething has really disrupted his sleep lately :meh: I'm so tired) and get a massage and some acupuncture, and enjoy some nice chocolates... irene on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840739 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:11:32 +0000 irene 2840739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Babysitting + expenses for a date night. If there is money left I'd hire someone to clean the house. Thinking about it makes me happy :grin: I don't know why we don't have a regular maid service I guess we feel like we won't be able to afford it :meh: Becky on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840738 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:08:56 +0000 Becky 2840738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Kaohinani: Me too. It would cover almost one payment 😭 Foodnerd81 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840727 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:07:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2840727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Blackout shades for the new windows we are getting installed in a few weeks. We’ve been holding off on buying new windows shades for the windows since we knew we would be replacing the windows themselves, and they are in the kids rooms with terrible roller blinds. And the shades will probably be about $100 each and it’s 5 windows, so perfect!! DesertDreams88 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840720 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:30:29 +0000 DesertDreams88 2840720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We are doing major pool repairs/upgrades in November, so all extra cash goes in that savings account labeled "POOL" ! The sooner we have the money, the sooner we can get it done! hellocupcake on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840716 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:11:07 +0000 hellocupcake 2840716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Fun stuff: Apple Watch (I sold mine because I didn’t need it, but 3 kids later...I could use one) Not fun: debt 😐 Hypatia on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840714 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:00:00 +0000 Hypatia 2840714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Assuming it's not something responsible, I'd probably use it to buy that expensive Step 2 Rollercoaster and put it in out playroom. I know our kids would love it. Or an inflatable hot tub, with twinkle lights and some decor to spruce up our garage where it would live (way too buggy to have it outside, and building an enclosure would be more than that budget allows). Sams Mom on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840710 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:40:11 +0000 Sams Mom 2840710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If it's not for something responsible like bills/loans, I would probably put it toward a new bedroom set or an Android smartwatch since I've started working out again and would like to track pulse and steps and what not catgirl on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840709 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:37:20 +0000 catgirl 2840709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Realistically (and responsibly) it would go to our giant flue/chimney repair. Or some nice, heavy curtains for our living room. It faces the street and has the setting sun - would love some curtains to muffle sound and block some light. All of the ones I like are really expensive though. And there are four windows in that room. Mrs. Cereal on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840703 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:13:38 +0000 Mrs. Cereal 2840703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Kaohinani: In all honesty, I would probably spend it on student loans too... :crying: Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840701 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:04:11 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2840701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I’d buy curtains for my bedroom. I found these amazing lamps at HomeGoods last weekend that has given my bedroom a renewed style. So, I decided to sell my comforter set, 8 pairs of curtains (bedroom and old dining room curtains). Even with those proceeds another $500 would help me buy the curtains I want without having to wait for a sale. Kaohinani on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840699 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:56:14 +0000 Kaohinani 2840699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Paying down one of my horrid college loans! 😒 Absolutely not glamorous, but honest! 😉 alphagam84 on "If you had an extra $500, what would you spend it on?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-an-extra-500-what-would-you-spend-it-on#post-2840693 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:43:43 +0000 alphagam84 2840693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A fancy spa!