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stickydust
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Spinoff to allowance
Whether or not you have an allowance - how much would you say you spend a month between clothes, makeup, shoes, hair etc.
just curious as to what number I should approach DH with as a "reasonable" amount I should spend a month.
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Posted 9/25/06 6:15 PM  |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
an allowance
am i 8 ?
The amount i spend each month really fluctuates...with me spending more at the beginning of a season and less as it goes
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| Posted 9/25/06 6:24 PM |
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munchkinbugs
My little loves!
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Clothes and Shoes--$150-200---I'm guessing because sometimes it's $600 and sometimes it's $20. I really cut down on my shopping since I got married.
Make-up---free
Hair is every 3 months...so $40/month
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| Posted 9/25/06 6:27 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
The amount I spend each month varies.
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| Posted 9/25/06 6:28 PM |
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
This is a spinoff to another post about an allowance. I do not have an allowance but I feel I should set a budget for myself monthly as i tend to overspend. Maybe fiscally I do act a little like an 18 year old...
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| Posted 9/25/06 6:29 PM |
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MABLE03
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Fabulous
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by BellaPaige
The amount I spend each month varies.
Same. It is also harder to figure it out for myself since I do all the shopping for myself, DS, and DH.
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| Posted 9/25/06 6:29 PM |
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MegZee
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
lately, hardly anything. I bought way too much clothes in college. i think im going to go shopping for some "staples" for fall, but no more than $300.
we are saving for a house, so if i buy alot of clothes, FH will kill me.
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| Posted 9/25/06 7:19 PM |
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Beth
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Beth
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
no less then $400 - no more then $2000
it depends on the month- I don't really pay attention- I just try not to buy things and sometimes it back fires
I have cut back on my personal maintence- I took off my forever french nails and starting polishing them myself- so that saves $80 at least
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| Posted 9/25/06 7:22 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
It varies, but usually around $800. I get paid 2x a month and $400 a paycheck goes into my personal account for my "spending" money. Sometimes I go over, but I try really hard not to.
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| Posted 9/25/06 7:22 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Clothes this last month alone about $300 BUT they are all maternity clothes.
I barely bought any clothes at all the past two years between saving for the wedding and then trying for a year to get pg.
Makeup total for the year... about $100.
Hair, I'm 80% grey so I really need this $700 year
Clothes... less than $600 last year and that included a winter coat.
Shoes... maybe $100 a year.
I spend less in one year than some women in one month
Message edited 9/25/2006 7:28:47 PM.
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| Posted 9/25/06 7:28 PM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by BellaPaige
The amount I spend each month varies.
same for me!! I dont think I really want to keep track of it!!
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| Posted 9/25/06 7:56 PM |
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TheInfamousOTG
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
$0
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| Posted 9/25/06 8:28 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
I spent about $150 in Target alone yesterday! Dh was with me though and he threw a CD in there...LOL
I covered some bday gifts, cards, tops, etc.
I'd say per month maybe $100-200 on stuff!..BTW..Im a CVS junkie too.
ETA: I dont get an allowance, I am the one working 2 jobs!
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| Posted 9/25/06 8:31 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by BackInNewYork
It varies, but usually around $800. I get paid 2x a month and $400 a paycheck goes into my personal account for my "spending" money. Sometimes I go over, but I try really hard not to.
My credit card bill for that type of thing is always $400-600 a month.
I'm not on an allowance though. It's my own money. 
Depends on the month though. One month I found great suits on sale and spent $500 on suits, but that means I am set with new suits for the year. Same thing with jeans--I will buy 3 pairs if they fit well.
Message edited 9/25/2006 8:40:45 PM.
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| Posted 9/25/06 8:39 PM |
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nferrandi
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
I probably spedn about $400-500 on "stuff" a month.
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| Posted 9/25/06 8:43 PM |
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Baboots
I miss you grandma
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
I usually don't spend a lot of $$$ on this stuff. When I do, I just tell my DH a few weeks in advance. For example, my roots are ridiculous and I cannot walk around like this anymore so I gave him a heads up that I have to go get my hair colored and cut and buy a new dress and shoes for his friend's wedding. he's pretty cool with stuff like this. He knows I don't abuse it and that I bargain shop. I wish i could drop hundreds a month on beauty stuff, but we can't afford to. The only thing I do on a regular basis (every 2 weeks) is pedicures. I MUST have clean polish on my toes !
ETA: I'm not on an allowance. We just share all of our money, so I only think it's courtesy to give him a heads up. He does the same thing.
Message edited 9/25/2006 9:37:09 PM.
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:33 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
omg, i really have no idea... A LOT. probably $1500-$2000 a month.
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:35 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by TheInfamousOTG
$0
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:35 PM |
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Baboots
I miss you grandma
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by johnsae
omg, i really have no idea... A LOT. probably $1500-$2000 a month.
wow, you must have some gorgeous stuff...good for you.
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:38 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
I don't get an allowance...DH never questions what I take out of the ATM (and I don't take alot either).
I very rarely spend alot of $$ on myself, I feel guilty when there's so much $$ we've been putting into the house the past 6 months.
DH is the spender and I  when I see the amex bill every month.
BUT I will be going shopping for a new fall wardrobe this year.
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:41 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
It flucuates a lot depending on the season, vacations, outlet trips. Anywhere from $50-150 a month.
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| Posted 9/25/06 9:56 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by Baboots
Posted by johnsae
omg, i really have no idea... A LOT. probably $1500-$2000 a month.
wow, you must have some gorgeous stuff...good for you.
I think I do, but I do much of my shopping at bargain stores - outlets, Loehmanns, Marshalls, etc., so that is how I justify it to myself.
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| Posted 9/25/06 10:11 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Looking at my amex summaries I can say it varies. Some months nothing is spent and some months I could spend $1000!. I would have to look at a year comparison and divide to get a monthly number. I'll consult Quicken and get back to ya.
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| Posted 9/26/06 9:26 AM |
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JandJ1224
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Jannette
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
We each get $140 spending budget a month, thats it
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| Posted 9/26/06 9:41 AM |
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anon
where's winter?
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Re: Spinoff to allowance
Posted by Redhead
an allowance
am i 8 ?
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| Posted 9/26/06 9:54 AM |
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