February Fun Money Spending Report

I began February with an extra of enjoyable cash as a result of I solely spent $36 at Ikea final month.

So, my enjoyable cash steadiness was $164 on February 1st.

How did I spend it? Here’s the breakdown.

JBL moveable speaker: $59.99

Ever since I moved right here, I’ve thought that it could be good to have some speaker functionality in rooms apart from my workplace (the place my laptop audio system are). But I’ve executed nothing about it.

Since I lease, I clearly need a moveable speaker, not one thing that will get put in in the home.

So, I regarded up a “best of” article, and selected a JBL flip. Then I considered how sturdy these audio system are and realized eBay may be an honest choice as a result of even a used one might be nonetheless superb.

I discovered an open-box white one for $59.99 and hit “buy now”.

(There have been some on there with a camo sample, however this appeared a bit of foolish to me as a result of if we try to be sneaky and mix in open air, why would we be utilizing a speaker anyway?? The use case for this product escapes me. Ha.)

Anyway. The white one seems simply superb in my kitchen or in my lounge and I believe it blends in additional than a camo one would. 😉

Of be aware: I purchased a barely older mannequin of this speaker on objective, and that’s because the new ones have a rather obnoxious-looking JBL logo on the front. I favor the smaller brand on mine!

Sous vide machine: $19.99

A buddy of mine really helpful I give sous vide cooking a attempt, and despatched me a flash deal as a result of it was a low barrier to entry (Currently, it’s more than double that price!)

The egg bites Starbucks sells are sous vide type (which the home made model tries to copy within the oven with the steam bathtub), however I’m curious to attempt the precise sous vide selection and see if they’re higher.

I imply, look at the texture of these in the photo at the end of the post.

Sooo, we will see how I like this technique. If I do not like it, hey, I solely spent $19.99 to provide it a whirl.

What’s Left

This does nonetheless depart me with $80 to roll over into subsequent month, which implies I’ll have $180 of enjoyable cash to play with in March.

Bonus merchandise: a brand new keyboard for $120

This just isn’t a enjoyable cash expenditure; I truly used cash from my weblog revenue checking account, since I largely use my laptop setup for running a blog! But I’m gonna add it to this enjoyable cash put up anyway. 😉

This is an InCase keyboard, as a result of apparently Microsoft offered their ergonomic keyboard design to this firm.

Many of you advised fixes for my previous keyboard (one reader’s husband upholstered theirs with actual leather-based!), however I’m a bit of quick on time at this stage of my life.

Also: my previous keyboard was from 2016, and I really feel like ten years is an honest quantity of service from a keyboard, particularly given how a lot I kind.

The new one is extra compactly designed, it would not have the fake leather-based pad, and the keys are quieter (which makes me really feel fairly fancy).

The design is barely totally different, so I’m having to regulate my typing a bit, however I do know I’ll finally get used to it.

I do know you will get common keyboards for tremendous low-cost, however the break up design (which my different one additionally had!) is a way more pure angle for human wrists. And since I’m vulnerable to having hand/wrist points, this can be a essential funding for me.

Some of you advised retaining the previous keyboard for Chiquita to take a seat on, however sadly, I do not suppose she’s excited about a keyboard except I’m utilizing it. Ha. She’s simply attempting to at all times be RIGHT BY ME. 😉

Anyway: I really feel fairly fancy with my new modern keyboard, and hopefully it will give me a decade of typing time, identical to my final one did.

So. New month, $180 in hand, and I’ll do one other report in early April. Will I handle to truly spend this a lot cash?? I do not know!

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