https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:31:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2262112 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:33:54 +0000 shellio 2262112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably get myself a massage or something awesome like that. (New clothes are probably more practical - especially high quality items.) Then I would put the rest toward debt. Congratulations! What a happy surprise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2262091 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:06:33 +0000 ALV91711 2262091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!</p> <p>I'd put some towards the changes we want to make to our backyard next spring. Also a mani/pedi. Any leftover could go in the vacation fund. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2262055 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 20:29:49 +0000 Reese 2262055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pull the trigger on a new macbook </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2262016 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:20:54 +0000 skipra 2262016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well our washer just broke so first it would pay for our new one. The remaining I would put toward some work we need done and a new mattress that we desperately need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2262004 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:33:19 +0000 808love 2262004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already have lots of fun budgets set up but no solid chunk for home improvement. (Yes, I know, priorities!!) So the bonus goes to Home Improvement. Yay for DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2261828 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:30:32 +0000 snowjewelz 2261828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's great! Good job! </p> <p>If I absolutely have to use it on myself... I would... </p> <p>A) Go on a huge shopping spree, purge most of my old stuff and start fresh with a smaller wardrobe but with some nicer classic pieces, This route is the best b/c the new wardrobe can last me for a whike </p> <p>B) Go on vacation with the hubs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2261787 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:53:06 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2261787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Save it or put it towards the vacation we're already planning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2261524 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:30:35 +0000 Mamaof2 2261524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would save $500 or put it towards debt (if you have any)</p> <p>the other $500 would be play money.</p> <p>I got some extra cash last year and bought myself gift cards for a few stores that I like - it was nice having "free" coffee for a few months :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2261514 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:19:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2261514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy a new oven and microwave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus/page/2#post-2261508 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:15:58 +0000 josina 2261508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm torn... I would either use some of it for some new wardrobe items and put the rest into savings;<br /> or<br /> Use it for a nice mini-vacation! I've been wanting to go back to our mini-moon spot on Lake Michigan and it'd be the perfect way to spend the money and do some extra things we didn't get to do the first time there...<br /> It is a bonus after all for you working extra hard, so why not do something to reward yourself and relax? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261499 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:07:32 +0000 Littlebit 2261499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm. I don't know!! </p> <p>A. Take a mini vacation<br /> B. Buy a bunch of nice new clothes that fit well.<br /> C. Put it towards bills<br /> D. Buy a new clothes dryer (and fork up more for a new washer also!)</p> <p>Probably a mix of B and C.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261497 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:03:46 +0000 Alivoo01 2261497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats on the bonus! You earned it! Therefore you should totally use some of it on yourself like a salon day (mani/pedi, massage, facial, etc.) or new clothes or purse you've been eyeing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261473 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 07:41:29 +0000 LuLu Mom 2261473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because you said no debt, I would use some of it for fall clothes for the family, a new living room rug, and to replace our screen door that has been sticking. So, household stuff and clothes. Or I would stick it in our "we desperately need new carpet" fund. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261461 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 07:25:10 +0000 buttermilk 2261461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would put it towards a romantic getaway with DH! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261437 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:46:11 +0000 HappyBaker 2261437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys have such great ideas, thanks! I think I'm going to do the following with it:</p> <p>Semi Practical<br /> - buy new bras now that I'm done BFing babies<br /> - sign up for a picky eating seminar to hopefully help set my 3 year old up for eating more than mac &amp; cheese every night!</p> <p>Splurge<br /> - start a babysitter fund jar so we can have more date nights<br /> - get a pedicure</p> <p>And I'll save the rest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261435 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:43:16 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2261435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So fun! I would definitely set aside some fun money for myself as a treat! If I had fun money to blow right now, I would do a Stitch Fix round or upgrade my makeup from drugstore brands to Sephora brands :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261434 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:43:06 +0000 looch 2261434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh easy.<br /> I'd buy a pair of David Yurman earrings, the pearl crossover with diamonds and either a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses or Tory Burch Miller flip flops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261433 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:35:02 +0000 Ajsmommy 2261433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd put it towards a vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261408 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:35:07 +0000 Pumuckl 2261408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: Yay, congrats. </p> <p>This has happened to me in the past and I always put like 2/3 to our saving/vacation fund and from the other third buy something just for myself like a handbag, pair of shoes or gadget. Sometimes I put it towards concert tickets.</p> <p>Whatever you choose: Enjoy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261385 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:28:50 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2261385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!</p> <p>I'd buy a love,seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261376 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:00:29 +0000 youboots 2261376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A fancy dinner out and some wardrobe staples. Maybe a visit to the cosmetics counter and a few new items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261372 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:49:40 +0000 lamariniere 2261372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! That's so exciting! I would probably treat myself to something just for me like a nice handbag or a great pair of shoes and then save the rest or put it towards something needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261353 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:14:19 +0000 Mrs. Peanut 2261353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: Congrats! If it were my DH, he would spend every penny. If if were me, I would want to put it toward the mortgage. However, I think you should do something with some of it. Is there anything you've always wanted but haven't gotten because it was too expensive or frivolous? Like a really nice handbag or something. I would spend some of the money on that and save the rest. :happy: Let us know what you decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261351 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:04:51 +0000 MamaG 2261351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in home project fun with a list that keeps growing, so I'd put it toward something on the list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261350 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:03:04 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2261350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome! I'd save most then maybe have a fun date + local overnight trip with the hubby. Entertainment, expensive yummy meal, drinks, fun hotel, breakfast out... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261342 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:45:17 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2261342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH did an extra side job and got a similar amount, we took a mini family trip for a few days and had a great time! We saved the rest. </p> <p>Congrats on your bonus! I Would probably get something nice for yourself, and then save or put towards debt if applicable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261341 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:44:21 +0000 BandDmommy 2261341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261337 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:38:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 2261337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just booked an anniversary weekend away that's going to be a little more expensive than planned, so I'd put it towards that probably. Or ear mark it for a monthly cleaning lady starting now and going through the newborn months. Maybe buy a few things I want for the new baby but that we don't actually need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261334 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:31:15 +0000 Nutella 2261334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely put it into a holiday fund! Otherwise savings with a little taken out for a mini shopping spree :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-with-a-random-1000-bonus#post-2261277 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:18:33 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2261277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would put it towards a trip or towards furniture for our outdoor patio that we are building. </p>