Mama Geek Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 This is a little different than what would you do with money. My dh and I were discussing this, early this morning. He said that he would like to do engineering work all over the world. He loves to solve problems and it would allow him to have time off between jobs to be with his family. I would research areas that we could live inexpensively to in order to come up with a "forever" home. Up until now we had been discussing Florida, but I am sure there are other countries where you can live very well on less money. I would still homeschool my dd, spend more time with my family, and travel with my dh while he is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Travel more. Have a farm plus a city home. Go and visit my family more often. Overall though, we already live an idealistic life style and in a way we could do those things already if we wanted them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Travel, homestead (with help so we could travel, since money is no object, lol), and serve the community on a much larger scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Travel, travel, and more travel. Perhaps spending large blocks of time in other states and countries soaking up local culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Travel via private plane. I just had a dream last night we went to Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Within this context, the only thing that we can't have because of money is the type of curriculum I want for dd12. It would be nice to have money to pay off debts, but there isn't anything else we lack because of no money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Quit working and focus on self-education, travel, and philanthropy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Buy a house on more land. (Considering we only have 1/5 acre, that shouldn't be too hard.) Homestead. Like someone else said, with help so we can travel. DH would quit his job and teach. (Well, that's what he said a few years ago. I don't know if he'd still teach, but quit his job is a given.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 but I would like to have more time to travel. I'd be pretty happy spending a summer just camping around my state (Idaho) and a year or so traveling the US. From there I'd go to Australia/New Zealand, maybe some spots in South America and then over to Europe. Once my kids are grown, I wouldn't mind going to other countries to work in orphanages. But if I have grandkids, it would be very hard to be far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaLou Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Besides travel, I would pay for services that would free up my time to spend with hubby, kids, and church/community service. I would pay for someone to clean my house. I wouldn't spend as much time going to multiple stores for bargain shopping. I would still look for great deals, but not spend so much time scrimping and clipping coupons. I would not rule out curriculum based on price. I would pay to have a private math tutor for my oldest two kids, and I would pay for lessons (like piano) to be taught in my home. There are very few things that I would actually want to purchase. Mostly travel and services. Also, I think we'd go see more plays, symponies, cultural enrichment simply because cost wouldn't be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Provide professional, qualified caregivers for my parents as they age so that they can stay in their home as long as they want to. I'd also hire a car for them as they can no longer drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would build a family friendly riding facility, where cost were kept down, some sort of social services (therapy with horses) was provided. I would also, build a retreat center for ministry families that were in crisis/transition. A place where they could live, get good professional counseling, and learn new job skills if they wanted to leave the ministry. These have always been dreams of ours!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Start my own country. Sorry folks, only family allowed. You can come visit though!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'd be in Australia tomorrow :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would find the child that screams so pitifully and fearfully on the Anti-domestic violence commercial...... and I would do anything within my power to make her life better. I would send her "dad" to jail.... help the Mom heal...and help the girl feel safe. It haunts me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Do my part to end unemployment. I'd hire household help. I'd also start a business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourjourneys Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I have been pondering this since Sunday :) We met a man who is taking one year from work and donating his time and money to Habitat for Humanity. He is paying his own way and donating the supplies for each house he is building. I think this is a project where they put 15 people together for each one. He will be spending 2 weeks in each place and will be gone for one year around the world. Something like this would be my first idea right off... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would eat better (whole foods grocery store all the way!), buy better clothing, make it possible for our disabled son to be taken care of WELL for the rest of his life, hire someone to be a handyman around here, hire a housekeeper...can you tell I've really thought about this? Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorsy Type Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I feel selfish about it, but this is mine. :tongue_smilie: Sell the house, and all the stuff. Move to a smaller place in the mountains, and live a peaceful life. It would be nice for DH and I to be able to set up his job wherever we wanted without worrying about if we would make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Travel!!! Study art. How to create it. I am fascinated by metal wind sculptures and would think about nvesting in a barn and a welding torch, plus supplies... I wouldn't want more food or clothing, but I would buy food and clothing of the highest quality. Not designer stuff, but durable and pure things. I would enjoy giving a lot of money away, anonymously. ETA... How could I forget... a 35' Hunter sloop. Edited October 19, 2010 by AuntieM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Adopt several kids Travel (WITH all the kids) Shop at Whole Foods exclusively (except for our beef and local stuff) Make life better for struggling family/friends (financially) Have a home helper or two to take care of stuff when we travel Edited October 19, 2010 by StaceyinLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) I would finance and administer a college scholarship fund for single or divorced women who have custody of their minor children. The scholarships would include money for all college-related expenses and for living expenses, so the women could go to school full-time without having to work for pay. My family and I would travel extensively for long periods of time. I would buy a ranch house that is energy efficient and high tech and has a pool. There are several family members and friends who I would help financially. I would give money to people I wanted to give it to, anonymously. I would finance and administer a Secret Santa charitable organization that benefits teenagers. I would buy a piano and my kids and I would take lessons. I would buy cars as we need them, including a Prius for myself. I would buy a power boat. I would pay for my kids' college educations through graduate school. Edited October 19, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 adopt internationally...... we still may, it would just be easier if we had LOADS of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'd buy 5-10 acresand build a log home that is eco-friendly; engineered lumber, solar panels, etc. I'd hire a housekeeper, cook, and groundskeeper so DH, the kds & I could spend good time together and have time to pursue our interests. there would be a nice workshop for DH too. More unstressed time. I'd have at least one dog, and I'd probably adopt some more kids, if we were eligible. I'm sure we'd travel some, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) I would be able to travel around doing charity work where ever I was needed. My sons with LDs would get every therapy possible to help them achieve thier highest potential. AND I would make sure that other LD kids could get the same. Edited October 19, 2010 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I would hire a full-time cook and housekeeper. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Travel for months at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Really? Honestly? NO object? I was rich as Croesus? I'd have houses EVERYWHERE. Little cottages, big old manor houses, modern houses. At least one castle. In cities, in the country, at the beach. They'd all be outfitted with crazy-modern conveniences, like Tony Stark's house in Iron Man. In my main house, I'd have gardens with golden statues in the fountain. I'd wear white linen pants and sky blue shirts and high heeled shoes that cost $700, but are as comfortable as sneakers. I'd travel, travel, travel. First class. I'd see everything I wish I could see when we study history. The pyramids, the Mona Lisa, the Forbidden City, etc. I'd have a chef and maids and a driver. I'd give ridiculous amounts of money to helping other people. I'd start foundations, scholarships, halfway houses, etc. I would fund scientists and inventors and engineers who have clever ideas, but not enough money. I'd write books and if no one else would publish them, I'd publish them. I'd learn to ride horses. I'd learn to paint. I'd have a personal trainer. I'd buy a ticket on one of those space shuttles that are privately run and go to the moon. (Heck, why rent when you can OWN! I'd buy the moon!) My homeschooling would be AWEsome, because I'd be rich and influential enough to supplement my own teaching with tutors--scholars in their fields. Maybe a historian from Oxford for example. With unlimited funds, might as well dream big. Edited October 20, 2010 by Garga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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