Money Well Spent

In the past, I have written on getting out of debt and saving money. And, most of you know I love buying things at garage sales. I am guessing that some of you are thinking that I am very frugal.  

Nothing could be further from the truth.  

I am happy to spend money on things that are important to me or things that help enhance my life. I will cheerfully pay for a wonderful vacation or a fun weekend at a Renaissance Festival or Oktoberfest.  I enjoy a good meal with friends and family. I will happily spend money to throw a party.

I will also gladly pay my cleaning lady and my lawn service.  To me, this is money well spent. I feel like my cleaning lady not only helps keep my house in order, but helps my marriage. John and I do not have to fight over whose turn it is to vacuum or clean the toilet. And, we get to enjoy the time we would spend cleaning - doing something fun. Since neither of us likes to clean, it is best left to a professional.  

Same thing with the lawn service.  Though, in this case, it is more a health issue than a marriage saver.  Our sinuses get too beat up when we mow. 

I have heard from some friends that now that we work from home, we could save a ton of money if we started mowing our lawn and cleaning our house.  Yes, that is true.  Yet, I honestly feel that while we can afford it, employing others keeps us healthier and happier.  I often joke that I would take a second job to continue to afford my cleaning lady and my lawn service.  I enjoy working much more than cleaning or mowing.

In the end, it really is worth it to spend money on things that enhance your life.  We each view this differently and that is okay.  There is no right or wrong, as long as you are not putting your financial future at risk with your decisions.  Embrace and enjoy your financial decisions ... I know we do.