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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
How much do you spend on...(poll)
(average, monthly)
1. Gas
2. Groceries
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc.
I'm going to try to make October a good spending month bc I have spendy months coming up, plus the past few months were spendy too. =/
Re: How much do you spend on...(poll)
For both of us:
1. $600
2. $500
3. Without H -- probably $200 since I am eating out more these days
4. $250
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
(average, monthly)
1. Gas $150-200
2. Groceries $450-600
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO $75-100
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc. I don't really keep track of this.
I'm with you D. After seeing what we spent on dinners out (together) in the last two months, I've decided October should be a no eating out month for us.
1. $400-500 (much of this ends up being reimbursed from H's work via commute stipends)
2. around $400 (wine not included)
3. usually less than $100 if it's just me
4. it varies a lot from month to month...
1. Gas - I dont spend more than $100 but if I factor H's gas its probably $250
2. Groceries - $200-250
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO $100
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc. - $150
(average, monthly)
1. Gas-$0-Company Car. DH spends at least $200/month
2. Groceries-$200. I cook dinner most nights. We usually go out on Saturday's but spend only about $25 each time.
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO-$20. I eat breakfast at home, I bring my lunch or have a work lunch almost every day and don't do Starbuck's (still have a gift card if I really want one)
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc. -At most $100 but most months way less. I don't do manis, pedi's, movies. I am trying to lose weight so I don't see the point in spending money on clothes unless I need them. I get all my books from the library and we rent movies and I have lots of $$ left on Blockbuster gift cards. Yes we are cheap.
1. $250 for my car
2. $350
3. $200
4. I don't really keep track, but I would have to guess $200-$300
(average, monthly)
1. Gas: $200
2. Groceries: $350
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO: We pack lunch everyday from leftovers at dinner, we buy Oatmeal or cereal to keep at work for breakfast in case we don't get to eat at home, and I don't drink coffee so I would say less than $50.
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc.: I try to keep it under $150 a month.
1. Gas $160
2. Groceries $500+
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO $40
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc. It varies a lot. We each put $150 in a shared account for things like movies, dinner, etc., every month. My own fun stuff varies a lot. I try to keep it under $250.
1. $150
2. $400
3. $100
4. $10
1. Gas - About $120 -Both of our work commutes are 5 or 10 minutes.
2. Groceries - $400 - it depends if we're hosting a party. I love food too much to be cheap on that.
3. Eating out for lunches/breakfasts/starbucks without H/SO - $50 which is a rarity - since I usually bring lunches & coffee. I only allow myself to go out on Fridays for lunch, too.
4. Random fun stuff like books, movie tickets, clothes, manis, pedis, makeup, etc. - $50 to $100. I have it broken down into quarters where I only focus on buying make-up for that month, next month I'll focus on clothes that I need, and then books I want. I can't buy everything in one shot..I'd be poor! If I can last without it, I don't need it.