“Unlock Everyday Luxury: 31 Surprisingly Affordable Habits That Will Transform Your Life!”
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I bought one place setting of a super fancy tea set when it was on clearance. It is a teacup, saucer, and desert/salad plate.
Sometimes when I need a pick me up, I’ll make tea and a snack with them and it makes me feel fancy and happy.
Perfume. I buy only travel size or sample sizes spread out over time so that I have several to choose from by now and whenever I get ready it feels so wonderfully luxurious.
This just goes to show that the number of zeros in your bank balance is not the harbinger of happiness; it’s how satisfied you feel with your life in the end that matters. No wonder there are so many unhappy millionaires out there who have all the finances they need but no satisfaction.
I clip coupons and save a ton of money on groceries (and grow some of my own food typically every year.)
I use some of those savings to buy myself flowers at the grocery store and make an arrangement at home after everything is put away.
Buying nicer outerwear. I grew up wearing tennis shoes with Walmart bags inside during snow days while my richer friends had snow pants, boots, mittens… I never had a pair of rainboots. My parents bought us nice coats and things but not until we were old enough to not grow out of things quickly. Now I have rain boots, rain jacket, light jackets, heavy coats, etc. Good outerwear makes me feel rich.
I finally got myself a library card so I can download audiobooks for free on Libby. After using audible for so long it feels like cheating.
I declutterred and keep it up. We moved a number of times over the last 10 or so years and every time I got rid of more stuff. We kept the good stuff, the antiques, the art, the quality clothing and so on. Having less stuff is literally freeing and makes me feel richer.
If something is broken, we get it fixed or dispose of it. I spent so much of my life “making do” even when we could have afforded the update or we got the update and keep the older one “just in case”. No more. Even if it cannot be replaced or fixed, the old, broken one goes away.
My home feels light and airy, peaceful and calm. Every morning I open curtains to the sunshine/light to start my day. I am rich in the things that matter.
Getting that boring ol’ homemade black coffee and putting cocoa, vanilla flavoring, whipped topping, and fun sprinkles in/on it. Or just making food look nice, in general.
I love plating my food for myself and friends as if we are eating out, because we eat with our eyes and food is edible art ❤ A few times a week, I get to bring some beauty in the world with some small choices, and the investment of time. Can’t afford to eat out much but don’t feel like I’m missing out.
Going to bed every night in clean sheets and a made bed that looks like a hotel stay. Even when the rest of the house is chaos, it feels so nice to pull back the sheets and go to sleep.
Yard sales. Only way I get nice things, like a robot vacuum for cheap or a portable dishwasher. I feel like the jetsons and those two things combined costed me like $100. This summer I’m going to try to build my dvd collection so I can justify getting rid of my streaming services. Buy a 500 dvd binder and own my movies. One of these days I’ll build a server setup. But I digress.
Having a luxurious shower. After a long day and getting in a hot shower and lathering on my shampoo that I use as a body wash and just relaxing in the shower makes me feel so happy.
Swimming at the community center. There are gyms near me that charge $250/month and don’t have a pool, but I get free fitness classes and a pool.
I do so by keeping my home exceptionally clean and orderly. My wife and I live better than our friends that inherited millions. They have a big house but it is disgustingly dirty because they don’t bother to look after it.
I keep a $100 bill in my wallet. I don’t spend it but I like knowing I have it. My accountant shared that one with me.
Mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate bar in my instant cocoa. Levels that right up.
Also I found a place that sells discounted Pepperidge Farm breads near their best-by date for $1.60 a loaf and that makes even a PBJ feel special.
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