We aren't really a "stuff" family. Yes, we have more things than we "need" but we don't buy things for the sake of buying. I have an incredibly difficult time spending money on things like decorations, household items, accessories, etc. I have ratty old kitchen towels--I can't bring myself to buy new ones, they work fine. Yeah, they're ugly and frayed, but they dry the dishes.

We also clean out the house every 2-3 months and make a donation to Goodwill or the women's shelter.

On Black Friday, I walked passed the last 32" Toshiba LCD flat screen TV for only $130 (a real deal). And part of me really, really wants an iPad. But the last thing I need to do is invest money on something that is going to encourage me to sit even more!

I will buy "stuff" for cycling, running, hiking, snowshoeing, etc. I see it as an investment in my health and that is well worth it to me. I had some extra $ to buy a new dress for the company Christmas party this year (it's a very elegant event) . . . and instead bought a light for my bike So I have to wear the same thing as last year . . . oh well!