National Splurge Day was invented in 1994 by Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith, who calls herself "America's premier eventologist," and it occurs every June 18, whether you know it or not. You might be skeptical about it, but if enough people believe in it, perhaps it can be made to live, just like Tinkerbell!
However, we must admit that the idea of wanton spending sends a shiver down our frugal, money-saving spines. But maybe, just maybe, we can spin this faux-liday into something that fits both the urge to splurgeand the cravings for savings!
Therefore, we've put together a list of items that, despite your inherent deal-hunting nature, you should feel OK spending more money on. (Of course, you should still be looking for a deal on these higher-quality options; this is dealnews, after all!) Now as Tom Haverford would say, go on and "TREAT YO' SELF!
The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller
Aeron chairs have won endless praise for their design and ergonomics, but that praise doesn't come cheap.
Starting at $679, these seats are way more expensive than the ones you'll find at Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples. However, when you're sitting in a chair for at least 40 hours a week, shouldn't you get something that's designed to fit your butt like a glove?
It also comes with a full 12-year warranty, so you won't have to spend money on a new chair again anytime soon — unlike the cash you'd likely dole out to replace a bargain bin chair every couple of years.
Bed Linens
In 2011, the average American spent roughly 8.7 hours per day sleeping, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why subject yourself to scratchy, stiff sheets for 3,175.5 hours every year? When it comes to bedding, treat yourself like a king (or twin, or queen, or California king) because there's a noticeable difference between budget, 200-thread-count sheets and luxury, Egyptian Cotton sheets.
Ever wonder why a hotel bed feels so much more comfortable than yours does? Good sheets!
Cosmetics
The point of makeup is to enhance a person's beauty in an inconspicuous way.
Cheaper cosmetics are less likely to look natural and will probably cake up later in the day and become a conspicuous way of de-hancing your beauty. Better quality cosmetics are far more likely to work with the conditions of your skin and look good on you, but they'll cost a bit more.
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