By Bren24
on Mar 11, 2009  

I never leave home without my makeup. I would skip going out for dinner if I had to chose. But my husband and I enjoy cooking at home and only eat out once in awhile. It is a treat we only do two maybe three times a month.

By achiaramonte
on Mar 11, 2009  

I can't live without my make up for sure. I consider magazines a splurge so when I buy one I really enjoy it. I can't do without my occasional magazine I buy just for me. Especially gardening ones during winter. I can plan my Spring and Summer gardens during the grey weather in Ohio and the bright pictures make me feel peaceful and cheery.

By trix360
on Mar 11, 2009  

I still go out to dinner occasionaly and can't live without having a snack or two in the house :)

By Joodles
on Mar 11, 2009  

I subscribe to the magazines I enjoy reading - it's cheaper that way. We do love going out to dinner but try to use coupons when we do.

By lilwecky
on Mar 11, 2009  

I really haven't cut back too much on anything. I have never spent a lot of money on myself. Its just mostly on my daughter. She's still young so she doesn't realize that her upcoming Summer wardrobe is a bit smaller than last year.

By natcoleandliamsmom
on Mar 11, 2009  

I used to LOVE to go to the movies, but now I only go once every 6 months it seems like now. But I have Netflix, so that helps.

By capalooza
on Mar 11, 2009  

I still purchase snacks and treats for my family; but I have also tried clipping coupons to help the dollars stretch further. I have also stopped buying the more expensive brands of makeup and facial cleansers and have found some nice quality brands I can purchase for under $10. I also save my makeup for certain days of the week and have not been wearing it when I am going to be home. That way it lasts longer.

By kgonzalez5
on Mar 11, 2009  

My son, husband and myself still like to go to the movies, I don't like paying the regular price of $10.00 a piece so we would try and go on saturday or sunday morning when it is only $6.00 a ticket. If We can't get to a movie during that time we would usually wait untill the next weekend., this way we can still save some money and enjoy ourself at the same time.

By aprilblack
on Mar 11, 2009  

I dont like to make the kids feel uncomfortable about MY spending, they shouldn't have to worry about household finances, in my opinion, so I do take them to dinner once in a while just to let them know everything is okay, even in this economy, WE WILL SURVIVE!

By glitter
on Mar 11, 2009  

We have always lived within our means. I look for ways to cut cost everyday so I can still enjoy makeup, eating out once in awhile, a favorite magazine.