What an inspiring post! I feel like a down right scrooge - always trying to save. My whole family is very frugal - our idea of a doing something fun together means going to the zoo on the free day or visiting the science museum on the free day.

I agree that there isn't much use in hoarding money and money is only as good as what you can use it to do. The trick is finding the balance between saving/ investing money for future use and spending it on something we worthwhile today.

I like your idea of saving up for a special experience with your loved ones. That way you can have a nice shared experience but you also still have adequate savings. Maybe I will try that too - create a budget for special family adventures.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and hope your hand heals soon.