Living a frugal life is all about saving money. Frugal people pay attention to how much they spend on pretty much everything they buy. But even penny pinchers know that for quality, life-improving items, certain things are worth splurging on.

On a Reddit thread of frugal people, member WildRootKitchen posed the following question to fellow frugal shoppers: “What’s one thing you splurge on that’s worth every penny?”

Frugal people spilled on the things they don’t mind dropping money on. These are 22 splurges frugal people say are worth “every penny.”

What’s one thing you splurge on that’s worth every penny? byu/WildRootKitchen inFrugal

It all starts with comfort

“For me, it’s a solid pair of boots and a good mattress. If my feet and back are shot, the whole day’s downhill from there. I’ll eat leftovers and skip takeout all week if it means I’m sleeping right and walking easy. Also decent coffee and laundry service are creeping up the list too.” – WildRootKitchen

“Air conditioning. I make money so I can be comfortable, not be uncomfortable so I can save money.” – strwbrymocha

“AC/Heat, always. I’ll never bat an eye at a higher utility bill so long as my sleep goes uninterrupted.” – MediumBullfrog8688

“A house cleaner. Maybe that doesn’t sound frugal, but for the mental health benefits I get from knowing every two weeks I will come home to a spotless house, it’s something I will continue to prioritize over many other expenses.” – mzmonarda

“Gym membership, mattress and pillow, running shoes, quality ingredients from supermarket.” – LoudSilence16

“I have a method for splurges on unfamiliar items. I’ll buy a tool from harbor freight or a cheap........

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