Vital to My Health

I decided for the month of January I am not going to purchase anything house related unless it is absolutely vital and important to my health and safety. I've been pretty good about keeping my spending in check, but I'm to a point where I have everything I need right now to successfully function.

Last night I did buy a carbon monoxide detector. I had no idea those were like....$30!! At first it seemed a little stiff, but when I thought about it, it seemed like a small price to pay when it's a matter of life and death.

I also purchased a middle-of-the-line humidifier, with "warm mist." My house gets dry and some mornings I wake up with a scratchy throat, so I declared this was also vital and important to my health. There were some that have "cool mist," which I frowned upon. My house is "cool" enough as it is. If I'm going to have any mist lurking around, it's going to be warm!

Now, if I can find a way to justify getting highlights, I will be all set....