How would you spend the gift of $100? / myLot

Image of 100 dollar bills: Pat Z Anthony

Charlotte, North Carolina

September 28, 2016 4:20pm CST

When this question was asked by me on another site, some said they would have to spend the imagined gift of $100 on bills. Not much fun, but we have to do what we have to do. Not having the gift of $100 in my life lately, it is difficult to answer the question myself. Perhaps the extra money would be used to add winter supplies to the pantry here. What would you do if someone gave you the gift of $100 today? Wouldn't it be wonderful to actually be in the position to give money as gifts to those you know?

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AmberLynn

@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)

• United States

28 Sep 16

Well, this isn't "imaginary" for me. I received my profit sharing check from work recently, and it was nearly $200.00. I haven't spent the $100.00 portion on anything and don't intend to either. Actually, I saved $100.00 from my last incentive check (nearly 6 months ago) and so I suppose my answer would have to be "save" it. Though I would like to get that Ancestral DNA test done, and among the options is one that would cost $99.99, so there's that. I tend to keep the money for a "snowy" day, in case I can't get to work and need to pay bills.

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Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

28 Sep 16

@ScribbledAdNauseum, it is wise to have a "snowy or rainy day" acount

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AmberLynn

@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)

• United States

28 Sep 16

@marlina Yes, but it would be smarter if I actually deposited it into my account. The incentive checks aren't directly deposited, which is a good thing really, but it means that I'd have to deposit it for it to do any good towards paying bills.

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Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

28 Sep 16

@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, it does make sense to deposit it in the account.

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Marsha Cooper

@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

1 Oct 16

Years back I actually had an online friend who sent me $100 for my birthday. She was Jewish but didn't worship anywhere. She still tithed though and decided to tithe to me from the $1000 she had earned in dividends for the year. Of course I can't tell you how I spent it, but no doubt to pay bills and she knew I was needing help with rent. You ask about today and I sure would have loved to have had that $100 to spend in the quilt shops this weekend!

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

2 Oct 16

You can never have too much when it comes to quilting items.

Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

30 Sep 16

I would deposit it in my checking account. I really don't need anything. But if I had to spend it, I would go to the New Balance Store and get a pair of walking shoes.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

2 Oct 16

That sounds like a good choice to me!

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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29 Sep 16

I will make sure all our needs are met first , if any is left over then I might use it for some family cause.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

2 Oct 16

It would really be nice to have extra funds like this.

Anna

@LadyDuck (457973)

• Switzerland

29 Sep 16

I will stock food for winter, sugar, flour, olive oil and coffee are among those things that I love to have in my pantry.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

2 Oct 16

It is that time of year here too, so adding pantry items would be a good idea.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457973)

• Switzerland

2 Oct 16

@PatZAnthony I prefer to have something in the pantry, if it should snow badly, at least we can stay inside.

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Kimberley

@mom210 (9036)

• United States

7 Oct 16

We are out of milk and a few groceries, I would buy food. Not very exciting I know

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

11 Oct 16

Food would always be a happy purchase here too @mom210

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suziecat7

@suziecat7 (3350)

• Asheville, North Carolina

28 Sep 16

Right now at this time I would probably spend it on a plant grow light unit. I have always wanted to try my hand at indoor winter gardening. Maybe grow fresh herbs, some small vegetables and attempt to over-winter some flowers. A surprise $100 would go for that.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

2 Oct 16

It is interesting to see what people would do!

UpbeatRae

@carebear29 (31961)

• Wausau, Wisconsin

28 Sep 16

I would get my son some stuff and probably some groceries

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305965)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 Oct 16

Yes it would and not have to use it on something like bills, but on something enjoyable. I think I would share it with someone and we could both have fun.

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