A list of modest indulgences

I am really trying to avoid chocolate, wine, sweets, baked goods indulgences because in the long run they are not good for me.  So I need to think of a list of 'good' indulgences to pick from so that I don't have to think too hard when I need one.  This is the list that I have come up with so far:

  • Rain boots - This will be an Easter Bunny gift so it will be here soon.
  • Sulfate free shampoo and conditioner.  I haven't made the switch because I have been afraid of having crazy greasy hair or something for a bit.  I have read (aka skimmed articles on the internet) that as your hair/body adjusts to not having it stripped of healthy oils after you stop using sulfates in your shampoo it can overcompensate and be greasy.  Why not use this time when I won't be seeing many people other than my family, while I try the new shampoo and if it is overly greasy for a while, oh well no biggie.  And yes I do find that my hair is frizzy, my scalp is kind of itchy occasionally yet my hair can get super greasy at the same time, so weird.  All of that adds up to trying sulfate free being a worthwhile experiment.
  • At home pedicure, this includes a deep moisturizing treatment that I have done at home before.  After I exfoliate, I slather on a really rich lotion, and while my feet are still shiny and sticky from the lotion wrap my feet in plastic wrap or baggies and then shove my feet in fuzzy socks to keep them warm.  For me, this helps the lotion soak in and they feel softer and look noticeably less dry for longer than just a simple application of lotion.
  • Using my wedding china
  • Face masks
  • Spending out by using my colored pencils and markers rather than saving them.

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