5 Ways A Poor Girl Feels Rich
I need to do something rather indulgent every so often otherwise I feel a bit depressed. But the issue is that most indulgent activities cost money! But not all of them. There are some things you can do that will make you feel totally luxurious, but won't make you feel totally guilty when you see your credit card statement.
Sip This Everyone stares at the one person drinking champagne in the restaurant. We feel left out of some wonderful celebration and crave to be a part of it. But, the only times we order any is on birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and other special occasions. During your next visit to a watering hole, order their cheapest glass of champagne (they all look expensive once in a glass) and instantly you will feel like you're living the life of luxury as the other patrons stare at you asking, "What's the occasion?"
"Do" Lunch Most restaurants offer a lunch menu that is significantly less expensive than their dinner menu, and expensive restaurants are no exception. Have lunch at an expensive restaurant you have been dying to eat at and you might spend no more than $30. For the longest time when my friend was starting out as a singing teacher and wanted to take potential clients to a meal (she was aiming for celebrity clientele) she would just take them to fancy places at lunch time to discuss singing lessons. Before she knew it, she was teaching high profile people how to sing.
Go to the (school) theater If you live near a well-known, prestigious university or college, check in on their theater schedule. It's not uncommon for famous acts in music, stand up comedy ballet and other sorts of performing arts perform at schools with ticket prices surprisingly cheap.
Lots of massages Would you be willing to commit to spending $35 a month on a massage, every month for the year? It's a relatively small sum, but it makes you feel extremely relaxed and indulgent. If you purchase a bundle of massages, most massage destinations offer you a deal in which the cost per massage becomes significantly less expensive. But, it's only really financially worth it if you buy the bundle. Because buying the massages one by one could cost you upwards of $50.
Rich "hand-me-down's" If you're already into the thrift store/consignment store trend, great. You're halfway there. However, you have to learn the art of being selective. Think about it: you look no further than simply your neighborhood thrift store and donate your clothes. So do the people in wealthy areas…so do your consignment and thrift shopping in the fancy neighborhood. You can get hardly touched designer items from the rich women who reside nearby
About the Author
Vera Esther is a healthy living, dating and luxury lifestyle writer. She has blogged about everything from organic wine tasting to how to tell if your first date is controlling and even innovative ways to pursue hobbies like learning how to sing online with sites like http://www.bristowvoicemethod.com
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