"No matter what else is going on, I buy excellent coffee. It's the one thing I splurge on because I refuse to eat or drink subpar food or drink. I'll thrift everything else."
"I'm the 'expensive car' girl. I had the opportunity to purchase my dream car (used, of course) in the exact exterior and interior colors I'd dreamed of at a very reasonable cost. I drive 30-40 minutes each way to work every day, so driving my dream car really helps! The car will be paid off someday."
"I don't worry about prices when I'm grocery shopping. I just grab what I want and call it a day."
"I have a towel warmer in my bathroom. It's not the priciest thing, but I think it's such a luxury, especially during the colder months."
Many prioritize specific small luxuries while practicing frugality in other areas. Excellent coffee is treated as a non-negotiable daily indulgence, with thrifted purchases compensating elsewhere. Some acquire a used dream car in preferred colors to improve long commutes and accept eventual payoff. Grocery shopping can be price-agnostic for those who prioritize cooking and trying new ingredients. Name-brand cheese is chosen for pizza when quality matters. Small home comforts, such as towel warmers, provide seasonal luxury without high cost. Overall behavior balances targeted splurges on quality or comfort with thriftiness in other spending.
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