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Permalink Reply by Beverly M Pedroza on October 28, 2010 at 8:10pm

For the past 2 years we have been renting our house.We moved after our First family Home was repossed. So, the first thing I would do is buy our family dream home.To me it is essential for a family to have a home.One to make forever memories,a place for the children to come back too,with their families.I know some day we will get one, but that some day seems to get further and further away.

I also would pay a few bills off.Some old hospital bills and credit card bills.
I love diners, and old style Diners are my favorite.I would create a place where people could come and eat and just be themselves with a dance floor,and an old style juke box playing oldie music.For someone of my age (32) It seems strange but I love the nostalgia of the oldie days.I would also give it a modern twist,To accomidate people of all ages!!

I love kids and helping those (when I can) in need.I would make a donation to The Batered Womens and Childrens Center,because they have such need when escaping violence.

Of course help my immediate family with any financial needs of theirs.

Definately take my family out shopping,splurge on some nice clothes and shoes.I would defiantely buy a new car for me my sons and my hubby,but they are gonna be fuel efficiant,no crazy fancy cars!

I would fill our home of course with necesseties and fill a fridge with GOOD FOOD,and all our favorite stuff!

Then when all is said and done,we'll take a nice trip to Hawaii.

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Permalink Reply by Becky Webb on October 28, 2010 at 8:30pm

If I woke up and had a million dollars in my account here's what I would do...

1.) Give away 10%. Where? I don't know! I always have tons of places that I want to give to...we have lots of friends that are missionaries. We would probably not put it all in one place...there are lots of ways we would give. It would be so fun!

2.) Pay off our house

3.) Pay for hubby's schooling (he's getting his masters)

4.) Put aside a year's emergency fund.

5.) Buy a bigger and new family car. Yes, yes we want to have more kids. We will HAVE to buy a new car to fit.

6.) Go on a vacation with the hubby.

7.) Fund our retirement for the year.

8.) Buy a grain mill, and stock up on real food, purchase a deep freeze

9.) Put money aside for the kiddos to go to school....

Then we will see if there is anything left....

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Permalink Reply by Becky Webb on October 28, 2010 at 8:31pm

Becky Webb said:

If I woke up and had a million dollars in my account here's what I would do...

1.) Give away 10%. Where? I don't know! I always have tons of places that I want to give to...we have lots of friends that are missionaries. We would probably not put it all in one place...there are lots of ways we would give. It would be so fun!

2.) Pay off our house

3.) Pay for hubby's schooling (he's getting his masters)

4.) Put aside a year's emergency fund.

5.) Buy a bigger and new family car. Yes, yes we want to have more kids. We will HAVE to buy a new car to fit.

6.) Go on a vacation with the hubby.

7.) Fund our retirement for the year.

8.) Buy a grain mill, and stock up on real food, purchase a deep freeze

9.) Put money aside for the kiddos to go to school....

Then we will see if there is anything left....

Oh, and I can't believe I forgot this... put some money aside to adopt.

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Permalink Reply by Amber Saffo on October 28, 2010 at 8:33pm

I would pay off my house and my student loans, put the rest in the bank and be a stay at home mom. D and I like to travel and volunteer and it would be easier with money in the bank making interest :)

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Permalink Reply by Christina on October 28, 2010 at 8:45pm

if i had a million dollars i would cry. Because it would mean freedom from debt. we would be able to repair our home and purchase a new one. Take a vacation. BREATHe.

Next would be to give: to church - a stained glass window, to a school- musical instruments. since the 4th grade, it has my dream to give the gift of music to others. Purchasing instruments is the best way to impart a creative outlet that can lead to music appreciation and careers in the arts. Donate to the Library! There is so much the library does for the community and miracles are achieved on tight budgets. Help a few military families. I have had my husband away in battle and been alone and struggled. It would be great to help families that are struggling and are missing a family member.

take a whopping chunk into my savings, place some into both of my kids savings account and buy my niece and nephews saving bonds for college.

reduce my work hours so i can be there for my kids more.
take deep breaths.

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Permalink Reply by Rose RedNeckWitch on October 28, 2010 at 8:48pm

We would move as far away from his parents as we could. We would then build a care center, rather than a nursing home, staff would include the usual as well as a handful of people that would do nothing but visit with the residents.
We would also set up a program for the handicapped to enjoy the outdoors, fishing, hunting, trail riding, etc,...

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Permalink Reply by Gabby on October 28, 2010 at 9:00pm

I miss my dearest friends that I met in high school and college. We are all spread out over the Midwest and East Coast. All 6 of them are unemployed or unhappy in their current job. I want them to enjoy the contentment I feel running a successful business, setting their own hours, and being their own boss. I've done all the hard work of making my children's clothing swap boutique a success and worked out the kinks. I would use the $1 Million dollars to open a Gumdrop Swap location in their own city. And we would make a pact to take a group vacation exactly one year later to celebrate!

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Permalink Reply by Noreen on October 28, 2010 at 9:44pm

pay off my house and go to hawaii for a month

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Permalink Reply by Mimi on October 28, 2010 at 10:06pm

I would absolutely tithe first. Then I would pay off my mortgage, buy a brand new car for my daughters and myself, make it so my girls didn't have to work their way through college and pay off their loans. I would set some aside for retirement. Then I'd do things like remodeling our house, buy a laptop, and things such as that.

For our school district, I'd give money towards a new tennis court! You should see ours! Ugh...

I know it's nothing spectacular, but as a single mom of 4, thinking practically is how I roll. =)

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Permalink Reply by Valerie (ADisneyFamly) on October 28, 2010 at 10:08pm

If I woke up and had $1 Million... I would think it was a bank error.
First, I would call and inquire about the big balance.
After confirming it was indeed true,
I would let out a huge sigh and finally be able to BREATHE.........again........
Then I would come up with a reasonable game plan to pull ourselves out of the horrible debt we have aquired after the collapse of the market a few years back. My financial planner husband has had a major hit in his commissions (which is his salary) and our income has been steadily declining for the past 8 years. I would be able to rest assured my 4 kids will be able to have college paid for. It's coming up so fast, 2 more years for my oldest. And we could have a savings account again, and not live pay check to paycheck. Oh and then I could put money away again for retirement, we are so behind on that........
Hmmmm, can I go to sleep now ?
I'm really hoping that something like this could happen, right?

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Permalink Reply by icefairy on October 28, 2010 at 10:30pm

I'd buy a new house, save some for my child's college fund, and have a family trip to Europe. Hope I can win $100 if not $1 million :)

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Platt on October 28, 2010 at 10:55pm

The first thing I would do is pray and give thanks to God for the blessing.

Then I would pay off our bills, our moms and kids bills so we would all be comfortable. And my hubby could really retire instead of going back to work after retiring like he had to when he retired from the military.

I would make sure to put money in savings for my 3 grandkids.

And I would not keep the blessing to myself. I would donate to Christian Ministries to give back to the many in need in our community that are homeless and hungry, especially since we just had 3 tornados hit here in our area of NC yesterday. I can't stand the thought of kids hungry. It breaks my heart.

And I don't like to hear the elderly not having the money for their meds. Christian Ministries turn a little money into a lot and helps so many people locally when they have the funds.

Then I would give thanks to the Lord that He gave me the means to help others.

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