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Day 23 of my #30daybloggingchallenge "If I won the lottery...."



This is a fun one and got me to thinking, "What would I do if I won the lottery?" Well, here are some of my ideas.

After checking Powerball  website, https://www.powerball.com to see what the latest jackpot amounts for a frame of reference, the website stated that the average jackpot is 178 million. So we're going to go with that.

So what would I do if I won 178 million? After taxes and the lump sum I would likely pick, I would likely a 100 hundred million for use. First, I'd pay off all our debts and put aside a chunk of it for savings. In addition, I would buy my husband a new car that would be dependable and that he would love.

I would give my mother a portion of money for her own usage. I would want her to do whatever she wanted with it and be able to live comfortably on it for the rest of her life. We would also want to completely renovate our home. Kenny and I would love to put a pool in the backyard and I would want a hot tub on a completed deck. I would also give my sister some money to use to enrich her life however she wished and to care for our grandmother for as long as she is alive. I would want to do the same for my in laws since they have been so wonderful and I cannot thank God enough for them.

I would put aside an amount for vacations every year for the rest of our lives. This could be solo vacations, Disney vacations, girls getaways, couple times, and maybe a mom and daughter vacation if I could talk me mom into going anywhere with me. She's very travel phobic.

My dream would also be to put aside money for any future education of mine or my family. I especially would see to it that my nieces education needs were not just met, but exceeded. I would want to start a scholarship for those who suffer from seizures. I'd also donate to Animal Rescue Foundation in Tulsa because I've always loved animals.

I would be sure to set aside an amount monthly for fun. It could be used ton go shopping, dining, spas, nail appointments, hair appointments, and massages. I would not quit going to college or work, I would continue living my life as normal.

So that's my ideas. What would you do if you won the lottery?




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