Tax rebate

Hubby and I can expect to get about $1,200 from the rebate check. What to do with it? Normally I would pay off a debt or save it. But my husband will be re-enlisting in a few months and at that time we will pay off all our debt except the house. Since we have very little non-mortgage debt there will be plenty of money left over for a motorcycle (for DH) and money to save for an adoption. Not to mention we will get our tax rebate back around then too. We need some work done on the house, but nothing extensive.

So, what to do with that chunk of cash? A vacation would be really lovely, we haven't been on a long vacation for a year and a half. We're going to a family reunion in April, but we wont be paying for a lot of that and its not very relaxing. Besides a vacation I would truly *love* to go on a thousand dollar shopping spree. I know its not frugal, or wise. I know that it would be smart to save the money. I do love saving. But. . . Being frugal sometimes means denying yourself the things you want. Being an adult means choosing whats best over whats fun. I do it all the time. Wouldn't it be fun to pick the irresponsible option? The do what you want instead of what you should do option? To buy every little item that catches your eye no matter what the price tag?

A girl can dream. However if you'll excuse me I have a room to clean out and a house to spruce up. That romance novel and warm blanket will have to wait.