Well when I got my inheritance I gave $1700 to my mother for new tires, shocks and struts on the car that we have so that came out to $1100 at les schwab.  Well worth it because the car runs really nice with the new set up and it hugs the road even if it is raining.  Then I spent $300 at the bar on beers I like corona with lime and vlt's.  Did not get a jackpot but had some fun any way so I have $3500 left and I am waiting to let it grow over the next couple of months.  By being frugal with the checks and spending less at the bar and on vlt's.  They can be addicting to play but I want to treat my mother to a trip to the coast for her birthday in may of this year.  So I am starting to save money for that because she likes to go to the casino and I still like to play at the casino too even if I do not go now.  Thanks for reading my blog and good luck.-weshar75