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  • Boat ownership.
    "There is some ontological doubt as to whether it may even be possible in principle to nail down these things in the universe we're given to study." --text msg from my kid

    "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." --Frederick Douglass

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    • Our timeshare, but I truly enjoy it.

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      • Professional eyebrow waxing. I tried to do it myself at home and had disastrous results!

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        • I typically pay off cars in 1-2 years but buy a new one every 3 years. I'd save a lot of money if I'd hold onto them for longer. It's nice to have a car that's under warranty but 3-5 year old cars typically don't need enough repairs to justify the cost of a new one.

          Oh, and eating out, which I do quite a bit.

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          • Cable internet. I priced checked trying to get something cheaper, there is no such thing in my area, even dial up would require a landline in addition to the fee for the internet. We just can't live without internet.

            Food. I love eating out, eating organic and so on. I did cut about $400 per month from this and am working on more though.

            Toys. Okay, I really have no excuse here. I am the video game addict. Electronics is where I really have dropped some cash. The main way I save money here is that I try not to buy games new and I love playing my old one over and over.

            Now if my husband was to answer this question, his honest answer would be to be married to me. I have never once heard him tell me no, which is why about a year ago I started learning how to set limits for myself. I was going to make us very poor otherwise.

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            • Chocolate. And, I have to intention of ever giving it up.
              Last edited by mom-from-missouri; 09-27-2007, 04:36 PM.

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              • Manicures/pedicures although I do limit frequency & go on chaper days/use coupons for local places
                Eating out 3ishx/month although I almost ALWAYS have a coupon
                Good vacation every yr/2 (cruise, Europe, other foreign)

                I am very lucky that:
                No mortgage
                No car payment (drive an 07 bought NEW, first new in >30 years)
                No cable
                Cell is a prepaid
                I have been the same size for >40 years so limited clothes needs.
                House is FULLY furnished
                Have emergency fund
                could afford to retire tomorrow buy plan to work til 65-66(health insurance)

                Next SPLURGE will be getting a cleaning service in 1x/month ($75?). I HATE to clean

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                • Ben & Jerrys. I'm buying it less though (I can't fit into my clothes).

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                  • The thousands of $$$ that I dump into my car to make it go faster and handle like its on rails.

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                    • Used a B2G2 coupon at Peprridge farm outlet today. Got 4 high fiber breads (24 oz each) for 3.28 inc tax.

                      Went to CVS for the Crest Night 250 mL Oct Monthly deal. NADA in stock at 3 stores. Have 2 rainchecks and 1 store substituted regular @ FREE.

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                      • Forgot:
                        Sunday I downloaded a coupon for 30% off any item at Borders. Bought the 2007-8 Entertainment book for $25 less 30%. No s/h ($5) as any other site. Also had $$$ left on 2007 gift card. Bottom line was <$15. Also, clerk @ check out was DUMB and gave me a book NOT for my area. When I went back to exchange I complained and was given a $5 coupon to ANY purchase, no expire.

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                        • Originally posted by eyotadanes View Post

                          It sounds horrible to spend so much,
                          Hey, you have to have SOME pleasures in life - enjoy!!!

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                          • I'm addicted to buying energy drinks.

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                            • We buy a new car usually every 5 years or so!

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                              • We spend $20/month on loose leaf tea. But I brew it at home!

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