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During the economic downturn, what little extras will you still purchase?

With so many people losing jobs and investment portfolios taking a hit, consumers are being more thoughtful with purchases. 

We were curious about which "extras" you are eliminating during this recession? 

Makeup (lipstick, mascara etc.) (52.0%)

Snacks (50.0%)

Movie Tickets (20.4%)

Treats for my kids (47.3%)

Dinner Out (45.6%)

Gifts for Others (39.8%)

Magazines (22.2%)

During the economic downturn, what little extras will you still purchase?
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  • caren5376 By caren5376
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    I can't watch my kids suffer with what is going on.I will still give them their treats as well as the snacks they enjoy. They still get a little glow when we give them something special so that makes me feel better than anything I could buy for myself!

  • jnjlevesque By jnjlevesque
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    i still indulge in the little things i am vutting the big bills like turning down the heat and lights off

  • pennsgal By pennsgal
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    I'll be a whole lot more thrifty if we suffer a job loss in our family, but if need be, the one and only thing I will try to splurge on, will be a cut & color every 6 weeks.

  • jcbsmom By jcbsmom
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    I like to treat my son to a movie every once in a while and we usually hide the snacks and take them in with us. :-)

  • angel09 By angel09
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    I use coupons for lots of stuff,and browse around for deals.

  • KathyG By KathyG
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    It is important to still treat yourself . I always love to buy a little something for others. I am very careful, cut coupons, look for sales etc. So, if I see it and i really want it....i buy it!

  • tonic5 By tonic5
    on Mar 12, 2009  

    I try to use coupons to get snacks and little treats for the kids. Even if we don't go out to eat as much the little things make a huge difference for us. Like picking stuff to make an extra special meal for the family at home. Iknow they appreciate it and is a real treat for me too.

  • smiling_mama By smiling_mama
    on Mar 13, 2009  

    We are still sitting o.k. I cannot live w/out my make-up and my 10 and 2 year old would literally freak out if I gave up all snacks. Especially since I have recently switched most of the bad sugary snacks to apples and string cheese. We just went out to dinner tonight. It helps the economy that way.

  • turbomom By turbomom
    on Mar 13, 2009  

    my kids are most important and they deserve to have what ever i can give them. they are to young to know about the hard times. i want them to enjoy being kids.

  • lostinhawaii By lostinhawaii
    on Mar 13, 2009  

    We really enjoy cooking, so we don't eat out much. I definitely have cut back on treats for the kid, considering she's one. She doesn't realize that the shirt I put on her is new. But I know my makeup is new. I have to do something for myself, and makeup is my thing.