I also love to buy flowers for myself. I rarely do this, because my cat tends to eat them, which means I need to place them high above the mantel, but there is nothing that brightens up a room as much as a few fresh flowers!

When my son was smaller I also liked to buy him clothes. Unfortunately boys clothes quickly become less cute as they age. Seriously, what little boy should dress in black and grey! It makes me crazy, but I can totally understand buying cheerful clothes. That’s one of the reasons I love summer clothes, they tend to be much more colorful.

I’m also a sucker for books, but unfortunately I tend to accumulate more of them than I actually read 🙁

I like spending money on my daughters’ clothing, too — this was more fun when they were toddlers and I could still dress them as I wished. I bought a gorgeous Hanna Andersson winter wardrobe for my twins when they were 3 and truly enjoyed seeing their bright, cheerful clothes.

As for myself, I love buying books and a new outfit, including shoes and accessories, once in awhile. I feel much better about myself if I buy 3 great items every season.