To be practical or to reward myself?

chelseamb11 · December 2011

So I just got a letter in my school mailbox that some of the parents are generously donating money so that EACH teacher here gets a $50 gift card (or two $25) of their choice off of a list of a few hundred. Almost everything is on there that is a chain from VS to Copps to hotels. My practical self says use it for groceries or gas. My worn out self says get some new clothes (which can be practical, in ways) or a restaurant certificate for a night out. I don't know which one to pick. Should I be practical or should I treat myself? I'm almost tempted to do a $25 practical and a $25 fun, but then that means I have to do some money out of pocket most likely on the fun one.

WWYD?

Steph0871 · December 2011

Holiday/gift money should be for something you usually wouldn't buy yourself. I say go for the clothes or a dinner out.

anna.oskar · December 2011

Do you NEED practical? If money has been a bit tight, I say go practical. But if you're sitting pretty well, I'd pick something fun. They're getting you a gift. It really should be something you'll enjoy.

pirategal03 · December 2011

Fun.

Get a manicure, or some comfy work shoes or something that you'll enjoy.

kodakitty · December 2011

I'd say treat yourself. I never use gift cards/money for practical purchases. Plus sometimes you just need a little pick me up.

Steph0871 · December 2011

I should have clarified. It's 'only' $50, so I say splurge. It's not like $50 is going to make or break your budget for the month, you know? If it was a more significant amount (like tax returns, etc.) , I'd be more likely to tell you to save some of it, or do something practical.

ILoveMilkDuds · December 2011

I vote something fun.

chelseamb11 · December 2011

Oh problem solved. Sephora is on there. I can get the higher end wedding makeup I have been wanting to get, plus it's fun stuff I can use day to day! I want to get that crackly nail polish too.

crfb87 · December 2011

Isn't it Kopps? Or are you not talking about the amazing Frozen Custard place in MKE? Or I have I been gone too long and forgotten how to spell the amazing deliciousness?

Steph0871 · December 2011

crfb87:
Isn't it Kopps? Or are you not talking about the amazing Frozen Custard place in MKE? Or I have I been gone too long and forgotten how to spell the amazing deliciousness?

Kopps is the custard place. Copps is a grocery store chain

chelseamb11 · December 2011

Haha no, Copps is a grocery store

I have never heard of Kopps but you're making me want to hunt it down.

crfb87 · December 2011

chelseamb11:
Haha no, Copps is a grocery store
I have never heard of Kopps but you're making me want to hunt it down.

http://www.kopps.com/

You're welcome and I'm sorry all at the same time. Best frozen Custard ever!!

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