Spring is an awesome season not only because we start to see the warmer weather, but also because it’s that time of the year for tax returns. Filing your tax return might be a hassle, but it’s all worth it when you get that big check back in the mail. So if you don’t have bills to pay with that extra cash and you’re not a big saver, what else is there to do with that surplus of money? There’s, of course, the obvious options like a weekend trip, a big concert, maybe a sporting event. But if you’ve got a little less to spend, here are some of the coolest things you can buy with that left over money.
1. Birch BoxIt’s the gift that keeps on giving! This subscription box is filled with different beauty products dependent upon your beauty profile. It only costs $10 per month, but you can save if you buy the yearlong subscription up front. Your personalized profile is used to curate each months box.
2. Funny Coffee MugsRegardless if you drink coffee every day, tea once in a blue moon, or hot chocolate when it’s cold outside, you need a mug in your house. These funny coffee mugs have a ton of different quotable mugs, so you’re sure to find one that would fit your personality. These ceramic funny coffee mugs are sure to start your day with a smile (and are even great for photo ops).
3. Carry on Cocktail KitIf you’re a frequent flyer or if you’re planning that weekend getaway with the rest of your tax refund, pick yourself up a carry on cocktail kit off Amazon. Pick from an Old Fashioned, Hot Toddy, or Champagne cocktail and be on your way.
4. Hello Fresh MealsIf you haven’t tried it already, it must be on your list of things to do. The price might sound steep at $60/month, but it’s actually relatively cheap when you put it into perspective about the quality ingredients you’re getting. If you haven’t eaten from a subscription box yet, there’s no better time than now.
5. Love With Food BoxSo we may or may not be on a role with subscription boxes right now; after all, they are trending. This subscription box doesn’t come with meals in it, but a bunch of different snacks instead. Odds are they’re going to be snacks you’ve never seen or heard of, so it’s a good way to try new things.
6. Amazon Echo/AlexaEveryone has one these days; you might as well jump on the bandwagon. The technology consists of small smart devices that you can place virtually anywhere in your house and hook up to the tech ecosystem around it. You can then talk to it and ask it questions, order it to play music, and even help with everyday tasks. 7. A Good Pair of JeansEveryone needs a pair of jeans they can really rely on to get him or her through the day. If you don’t have a favorite pair of jeans by now, you’re doing something wrong. Grab that tax refund and run to the mall to find the jeans that will change your life.
8. Send yourself to the gymThere’s no time like the present to start getting yourself in better shape. You see all of those fitness models on Instagram doing their awesome Cross Fit or Orange Theory workouts that you know cost a fortune, and wonder why that isn’t you. Well now it is you! Take that tax refund and sweat it out.
No matter what it is that gets you going, there’s a perfect way for you to spend that extra cash and fall in love with the result. Think long and hard before making the decision, tax season only comes once a year!