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What Are Your Recession-Proof Indulgences?

Every work day, I buy my grande decaf mocha, extra hot, no whip. I know that cutting those mochas out would save me a bundle, but I can’t give them up. It’s really the only way I like to start my morning and I figure I can’t give up everything. What about you? Would you skip a meal to get that pedicure? Does cable TV matter more than your savings account? Are some things worth it just so you can treat yourself? Tell us about your recession-proof indulgences.

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01.26.2009 Report
Discount shoe shopping. I actually chalk it up to more of an illness than indulgence. You better believe I'll eat corn out of the can for dinner if it means I can snag that red pump on the sale rack. Maybe it's more about the thrill of the hunt...there's something about a clearance sign in the shoe aisle that I just can't say no to, no matter the state of the economy or my checkbook...
01.26.2009 Report
I can't get enough of coffee either...But I have been making my own at home for awhile, so it's saving me now until all my coffee stash runs out!! I'm also a big fan of the once-in-awhile pedicures...
01.26.2009 Report
I still get my hair highlighted/colored. I know it's so shallow, but I bring my lunch every single day to make room for that little luxury. Those who work with me know that even my brought-from-home lunches are Frugal with a capital F: black beans and rice, with salsa. I spend a mere $2.50 a day on lunch so I can pay $125 every 75 days to hide my grays. (Wow, it's kind of sad to see that in print!)
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