My mom's dying wish was that I spend money on myself – so I'm doing it! Join me as I spend $1,000 per month for a year and see what I discover about women, shopping and self-worth.
Maybe it's because I was out and about Christmas shopping, but I had no trouble spending this month! I've posted photos of my latest purchases (and notes on why I bought them) on my "I bought this" page.
Read MoreFile my theatre tickets under the category of "Money Well Spent." Mary Jo – my mom's best friend of 50 years – and I had a really fantastic time together and unlike the first two times we met up after my mom died, neither of us burst into tears.
Read MoreCan I just say that even with the angst I mentioned in my previous post, I’m finding this shopping business pretty fun?
Read MoreI’ve got my spending plan. I’ve put the money aside. But the month is two-thirds over and I haven’t bought anything.
What’s going on here?
Read MoreFinding out what money buys.
What and Why
It was my mother’s dying wish that I spend money on myself – so I'm going to do it. For the next year, using money she left me, I'm going to spend $1,000 per month on fun things – clothes, travel, who knows? – and see if it changes my life.
As I honour my mom's wish — and write about it — I hope to start a conversation about how women feel about money, spending and self-worth.
