Things I spend my hard earned money on...

This post is all about priorities. 

What do you use every.single.day....?

Here are some things I use every day:

• toothbrush
• car
• pillow
• mattress
• refrigerator
• shoes
• hairdryer ( i do at least)
• shampoo
• computer
• cell phone

Now, here is the real question....How much do you spend on these items in a year?  Or every 5-10 years i.e. refrigerator, car. 

Getting a product for what it's worth is sometimes hard these days.  I could go out and by a new toothbrush every month, and who knows how much it would cost me....depends on what kind of toothbrush I buy. 
It also depends on it I am being drawn to the advertising or packaging on the toothbrush, the color, or if I see things this magnificent toothbrush claims it will do.   Well, here is MY answer to how to solve this problem....

Buy things that last, even if they cost more!

Examples from my own life: 

toothbrush--I used to do as said above, buy a new toothbrush every month, but now I have a Sonicare electric toothbrush.  I still have to buy the replacement heads for this which are not cheap, but I have NEVER had a cavity!  The Sonicare is recommended by dentists, and I don't have to worry about an expensive filling!

hairdryer--had one for about 4 years, killed on me last month.  I spent decent money on a new one, but opted up for one that has a cord keeper.  This saves me time and patience in the morning when I don't have to unravel the cord from my straightener. 

pillow/bed--you use this everyday!  why not get something that is comfortable?  My pillow cost at least $20... and it's not failed me yet!  Our mattress is one of the more expensive ones, but it was also the most comfortable. 

shoes--this one is the deal breaker...sometimes I find shoes that are cheaper, and that I love (cute, fashionable)  but they look cheap.  I occasionally will buy a pair of these said shoes, but most of the time I will spend more.  Especially on running shoes.  Spending over $100 dollars on running shoes doesn't even phase me.  They are going to have a lot of miles put on them, so better get something that is going to last, instead of buying a pair that the heel falls off of in the same year you bought them...this has happened to me...learned my lesson! 

car, refrigerator, computer--these three items are something that is essential for a home and/or office.  When my husband's car was beginning to crap out on us, we researched the Consumer Reports for safety, gas mileage, repair history, etc. before we settled.  By doing this, we insured that our new vehicle wouldn't cost us a fortune in a year.  We did the same for our refrigerator, and are currently doing this while looking for a new laptop. 

shampoo--I struggle with this one...it's very hard for me to purchase a bottle of shampoo that costs over 5 dollars.  I feel as though I am throwing my money down the drain when I rinse my hair.  I have tried LOTS of shampoos...and being as I like to highlight my hair every once in a while, I need something that isn't going to wash out my highlights right away.  My hair dresser mentioned I should try the knock off of Biolage that you can purchase at Sally's called Biotera for color treated hair. Yea sure, but what does it cost?  Biotera costs $8 for a HUGE bottle of shampoo.  Conditioner was the same price.  I have used this everyday since I got my hair done, and my highlights are still really good, and I still have a ton left in the bottles!!  It was a steal, but for a knockoff price...can't get much better than that!

cell phone--don't know about you, but my cell phone is my only phone.  No landline here!  I use it everyday, multiple times.  It needs to function and do what I want it to do.  It's important to me so I am willing to spend a few more dollars for a decent phone. 

All of these items are beneficial to my everyday life, and I value how long they last, and how they perform.  Spend the money once, pay a little more, but reap the benefits of your investment.  It will last longer, perform better, and save you money in the long run!