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E VL's avatar

One of mine is getting my car washed! Our local place has the drive-thru wash, plus the incredible attendants vacuum and wipe down all the surfaces and windows. When my window glass is so clean, I can’t tell that the window is up, I feel like I’m part of the life of the rich and famous!

Another is treating friends (saying, “I’ve got it!” for a meal or movie tickets) and sharing (passing along books, lending camping supplies, volunteering a certain tool or gadget). Those opportunities remind me of all that I have that can be put to good use!

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Kate Smith's avatar

This is more mental, and likely a commentary on the sad state of working parenthood in America, but reliable babysitters! I get claustrophobic when I don't have options. It feels rich when I have the support to get the kids to all their activities without making my work life crazy juggling it all myself.

Tangible luxury that makes my daily life better was buying a espresso machine for my office when we returned to work full time (yes the secondhand one I bought from you 5 years ago is going strong at home!). I brought in china cups and make lattes for myself and co-workers. Federal government, but make it fancy.

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