That tax refund burning a hole in your pocket? Here are 10 ways that you can make the most of that sweet sweet cash.

1. Adopt a pet

It's spring. The lakes are thawing; flowers are poking through the few remaining shadowed sheets of snow and animal shelters are overflowing with puppies and kittens. Now is the time to get to your local Humane Society or animal rescue and adopt! If you live in a place that does not allow pets, you can always support a pet that hasn't found it's furrever home yet by giving a chunk of change to an organization like Arctic German Shepherd Rescue. Or you could move.

2. Spruce up your wardrobe

Did you possibly go a little too far with the Spring Cleaning Wardrobe Purge of 2018? That's OK! It's time for out with the old and in with the new. Sassy-up your wardrobe with t-shirts from The Mountain! There are so many genres of tees – from Fantasy to Americana to Animals to Rock n' Roll.... and why stop at just t-shirts? Find your favorite designs on products for your home like pet beds, blankets, throw pillows and more!

3. Donate to charity

Philanthropy is hot. If you are looking to make a real difference, you really should look good doing it. To kill two birds with one stone, shop the Protect line of products from The Mountain. Not only do you get really awesome products, but a portion of proceeds is donated directly to the specified charity! It's a win-win.

4. Pamper Yourself

Are you a working Mom who does 138 loads of laundry per week, balances kids, partner, house, work, pets, self, etc? Stop what you are doing, and click HERE to purchase a coffee mug. We will whisper words of love and encouragement into the mug before shipping it to you ASAP. When it arrives, please pamper yourself and drink a HOT cup of coffee.

5. Take a trip

Anywhere. Make time for an experience! Dust off the suitcase and spend that tax refund money on a memory that will last the rest of this lifetime. (Don't forget to pack your favorite Mountain T-Shirt!)

6. Pay off high interest debt

Boring, yet practical. Be sure to set some aside for #8.

7. Get ahead on your Christmas Shopping

Avoid the holiday stress this year by getting ahead on your Christmas shopping! You know who you have to shop for, so why wait?! At The Mountain, you will certainly find something for everyone on your list!  Looking to get more bang for your buck?  Shop the Clearance page for some hot deals!  Be sure to sign up for e-mails too, so you always know when there's new product or sales happening!

8. Gamble

Getting a huge refund this year? Wouldn't it be fun to buy a bunch of scratch tickets and spend the day all cozy under a fleece blanket scratching them one-by-one? Sounds dreamy!

9. Refinance your mortgage or make home improvements.

See #6.

10. Pay it forward

Do something kind. Please. Pay for somebody's coffee, layaway, oil delivery, sandwich, whatever! Share a scratch ticket! Not getting a refund this year? Everyone has something to give and being generous is being human. Share your love. We're all in this together.