The No-Spend Zone

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and after thinking it over I decided to get something for my mother that she would really enjoy: a haircut. Not for her, mind you, but for myself; I've let my locks run wild for the past year or so and nothing drives her crazier. But while I indulge myself in top-of-the-line electronics and decor, I admit that I'm rather cheap when it comes to pampering my hair. So many high-end hair salons cater to mere upper-class aesthetics: you end up paying more for the experience of your posh surroundings than your actual cut & style. The best haircuts I've ever had were done for less than $20 at a Classic Cuts located conveniently next to a Subway, and that's what I call luxury: a great haircut & quality dining all within 5-ft of each other! And lets not forget that this present (and yes, she loved it) also serves two purposes: not only do I make my mother happy, but the loss of ~10 inches of hair feels oh so good in the scorching weather. So happy was I, in fact, that I ended up tipping the hair stylist $20 for a $14.95 haircut. Seeing as how it would normally cost around $50 for a cut in any "fancier" salon, I felt justified in my enthusiastic tipping...and it further expresses the wonderfulness of my mother in raising such a giving (ahem), benevolent (cough), and totally non-materialistic daughter.

Well, when the mood strikes me, anyways.