I am continuously amazed at the advancements in technology. I filed my taxes online on the 1st and my federal refund was deposited into my checking account on the 6th. I remember when I first started filing I would not get a check until April lol. I ended up owing the state under $100, which is not terrible, and I have already sent the payment to them. After some thought I think I have finally decided to divide my refund over a few things:
New cookware
I have so much hatred for my cast iron set I do not even want to bother cooking, which so far has meant spending more money eating out. I would like to change this.
Secured credit card
This is on my 2015 goals list and I like the idea of doing it now so I can spend the whole year benefiting from it.
Debt repayment
I am going to pay off one of my smaller debts in full.
Emergency Fund
I am going to put a little in here to keep the momentum going.
Something fun
I needed a change of scenery so I took a day trip yesterday and had a blast. It was mostly walking around and enjoying free stuff so the expense was really gas and food, which was not much.
Not a bad mix of things I think.
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As for the cast iron cookware, I probably won't get rid of it. It's a full set, still useable, the sizes and weight aren't a problem, and it wasn't cheap. I'm just sick of seasoning it and find it so irritating I'd rather whack intruders with it. I've followed all the instructions, watched all the you tube videos, and I grew up with cast iron so its not unfamiliar to me. I just had no idea what a pain in the ass it is because everything sticks to it despite the constant re-seasoning. It also alters the flavor of acidic foods which I cook a lot of and greatly dislike the altered taste. It'll likely become the kind of thing I pull out to make certain dishes for special occasions or when I feel nostalgic.
I'm intrigued by the notion that most people don't use a whole cookware set? Are those people who don't like to cook or cook less often? With every set I've had I've used every piece regularly. I try to stick with sets designed for 1-2 people though so perhaps that's why.
And no way would I go with Teflon or any other nonstick coated anything. Apparently Teflon is being phased out in the US because of all the horrible health problems its linked to. I'm leaning toward stainless steel, which I think will make me happy. Actually I was looking at stainless steel crockpots and rice cookers too, who knew they even made those!
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