31. Get a good set of pots and pans

This is my mom. One of the most generous people I know. These are my new stainless steel pots and pans. I LOVE them. I've been wanting to go all stainless steel for years now - but there was always some other pressing expense.

Most of what I have had was teflon coated. I began to feel uncomfortable using those years ago due to the toxic particles that it lets off. Here are some websites that speak to the dangers:

http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/teflon4.htm
http://www.wisegeek.com/is-teflon-dangerous.htm
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5900619_danger-using-teflon-pans.html

Anyway, back to the point. My sweet mother gave me this beautiful (and safe) set of stainless steel for my birthday this year...hence I get to check it off my list. Stay tuned to my other blog, Simply Your Life for a post on how I organized them. Which was just about as exciting as getting them.