Farrar Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have about $50 in REI money that I completely forgot about that expires in a few days. I have NO clue how to spend it. We're not super outdoorsy. We have all our basic camping gear - tent, camp stove, sleeping bags. Everyone's bike works. The kids like rock climbing, but they do it at a gym - no need for equipment. All the other outdoor things we do are like walk and test stream water for fun. I don't need new shoes. I need new yoga type pants for yoga but major brands of exercise clothes never do right on my body, though probably tops could work maybe, I'm just not into sporty clothes for the most part. Ideas? I hate to waste free money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Socks. They sell great socks. My sons love the smartwools, and so do I. ETA- in the years we have a sizable dividend, it usually goes to socks because it's hard for me to spend that much on socks even when they are on sale. But they last a long time. My younger son is wearing ones we got for my older son 4-5 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Me! No, just kidding. Waterproofing spray. Batteries for headlamps. Re-stock your emergency supply kit and car first aid kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Socks. They sell great socks. My sons love the smartwools, and so do I. :iagree: Or, if you don't like wool, I recommend Thorlo brand. Best, cushiest socks ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I second the smartwool socks. Wonderful socks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I agree with Smartwool! I've bought a Sherpani cross body bag there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Socks are always great. If you live in a snowy, icy area, Yak Traks. Even if your kids climb at a gym, their own harness and shoes can be much more comfortable (and sanitary) than those provided by the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Oh, a bag. Or new water bottles. I usually buy those from the thrift store. I'll bet nice, new ones are a little better. Socks would never have occurred to me. Hm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor_dad Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Socks are always useful. If you view it as free money... splurge on nature guides or rei's house brand binoculars. We used our last couple years of dividends and return credits to partially fund buying luggage this fall. Their house brand rolling duffels and carry-ons are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 waterproof jacket for one of the kids long underwear for one of the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 SmartWool socks are wonderful. Leaving in Texas I never gave much thought to socks until I got a pair of SmartWool. I bought a pair of REI brand hiking socks recently and love those, also. There were some smartwool sweaters and hats that looked (and felt) wonderful when I was in the store last week. If anyone in the house in into cycling, they have some great knee and are warmers. If you can't figure out anything else, you could always stock up on Kind bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I first wrote about their great shoes, then saw you don't need any. They also have Ibex clothing, which is a high quality line of wool jackets, sweaqters, pants, skirts... Check out Patagonia too; they have some nice clothing too; it's not just parkas and jackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Socks are always useful. If you view it as free money... splurge on nature guides or rei's house brand binoculars. We used our last couple years of dividends and return credits to partially fund buying luggage this fall. Their house brand rolling duffels and carry-ons are nice. These are almost the exact things that got us the dividend in the first place. :) Except the socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'd get another pair of inserts for my shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 first - change your attitude. this isn't "free" money. this is money you have already paid them - and they are giving it back to you as a percentage of what you have already spent. shoes, sandals, jacket, blankets, skirts, tops, yoga equipment, etc. good quality long underwear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I love the day-pack I got there. We don't use it a lot, but it always makes me smile. Check the sale and clearance ranks, otherwise you'll get another check next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Keens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks for the ideas. I shopped a bit. Remembered I sort of could use new Keens. None of the kind I want in my size though. Didn't like any others. Poked around. None of the clothes seemed right. Couldn't quite get with the sock idea. And then I gave up and asked my way more athletic sister if she and her bf would like it for their bicycle everywhere, climb rocks everywhere, hike the world as yet childless lifestyle. They would. That's good because I got her a very small Christmas gift and she has seen all my kids' crazy performance opportunities and is an awesome person. Ah. Problem solved. Money gone to good use. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 if you really have nothing else you need/ want, REI carries some really nice chocolate bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'd consider buying smaller denomination gift cards, to use for future gifts. Maybe future graduation gifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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