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Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:44 pm  |
| When my Jan Marini Eyelash came in the mail, I rushed to open it because hubby was coming home. I ripped it out of the package and threw the box underneath my children's bathroom sink. I now guard the mailbox in case something comes in and I'm so afraid something will come on Saturday when he's home. I have to minimize the screen when I hear him coming because he's caught me on this forum so many times and I'm sick of his comments. He did say today that at least my * spam alert * to this site is better than being addicted to onlin ------------! Uh oh, hubbys coming, gotta go. |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:26 pm |
| noleRN wrote: |
| When my Jan Marini Eyelash came in the mail, I rushed to open it because hubby was coming home. I ripped it out of the package and threw the box underneath my children's bathroom sink. I now guard the mailbox in case something comes in and I'm so afraid something will come on Saturday when he's home. I have to minimize the screen when I hear him coming because he's caught me on this forum so many times and I'm sick of his comments. He did say today that at least my * spam alert * to this site is better than being addicted to onlin ------------! Uh oh, hubbys coming, gotta go. |
 I definitely hide most strange things like JM lash intervention from my boyfriend, I'm sure he'd be pretty supportive and wouldn't think that I'm being ridiculous or grossly shallow, but I would so much rather him think that I effortlessly appear the way I do. He also cares nothing about skin care, so he would possibly see this as an unhealthy * spam alert * or obsession, but I see it more as a hobby really. But there's really no way he could relate, so I try to let him know as little as possible. I'm sure he'd be happier thinking I just have naturally full lips, lashes, and clear skin  If only he knew... But gosh, when stuff comes in the mail, I definitely try to hide it because I have spent a lot more money than I'd like him to know about... |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:40 pm |
I have officially notified my Fed Ex guy NOT to deliver packages if he sees my husbands car in the driveway. Packages from Holts are furtively shoved under the bed and tell-tale fancy shmancy bag shredded or shoved into garbage bag at the earliest convenience. Luckily I'm home & intercept most stuff.
I really don't need to hear about the 'million' potions I have in the bathroom -o.k. so there's no room for his stuff, but what does a guy NEED-and that my mother (she's 84) dosen't have a wrinkle on her face & only rinses with water. Never used a cream-ever . This is actually true-that's why I hate hearing it.  |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:46 pm |
| marina wrote: |
| I have officially notified my Fed Ex guy NOT to deliver packages if he sees my husbands car in the driveway. |
Marina, that's such a good idea!!! I'm considering getting a P.O. box, but I know a lot of places don't deliver to them. I wonder if EDS does... |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:19 pm |
 I do. I faked sick ("I got CRAMPS dear!")once to wait for UPS to deliver and skip the gym because I knew I had a package coming that day, the second one that week!
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:39 pm |
| My husband saw my Dr. Hauschka face cream receipt. >< I had to explain it was like electronics. I think he understands now. |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:02 pm |
Mine never complains, but I still hide the boxes. Got one today and rushed the packing out to the trash can outside and threw a bag of garbage on top. I also hide clothes.
Sad thing is, I don't know why I do this. He always says "get what you need." He actually realizes what hard work it is to be a woman. He bought me an incredible $350.00 Calvin Klein coat this week. (I returned it because I just couldn't. I already have four gorgeous coats, and it doesn't get that cold here.) I don't understand why I do this.  |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:05 pm |
My husband is good.
We have what is called our envelope fund. each week we put some money into an envelope and that is our spending money.
It is excellent as I can buy my beauty products without feeling guilty.
He can buy his car cleaning stuff - expensive waxes.
He polishes the car and I polish my face.
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:54 am |
| Not me, I tell him that they are samples(most are) or part of my new skincare research....then if he dares ask too much, I accuse him of being controlling and to please not stifle my creativity and hobbies...this has conditioned him to say nothing at all... |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:03 am |
| Tosca wrote: |
Mine never complains, but I still hide the boxes. Got one today and rushed the packing out to the trash can outside and threw a bag of garbage on top. I also hide clothes.
Sad thing is, I don't know why I do this. He always says "get what you need." He actually realizes what hard work it is to be a woman. He bought me an incredible $350.00 Calvin Klein coat this week. (I returned it because I just couldn't. I already have four gorgeous coats, and it doesn't get that cold here.) I don't understand why I do this. |
You just reminded me...I have a jacket hidden in the closet!! My husband just thinks it's all over priced (jeez! I didn't realize that!) and that I don't need it-what does he know. I don't think he's falling for the samples thing anymore. Funny thing is, the J & B were full size free products-but I don't think he believed me  |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:14 am |
| I'm so glad I'm not the only one! If he knew I spent $130 on my eyelashes...OMG...I would NEVER hear the end of it. I have a hair appointment today and my hubby is babysitting the kids (I don't understand how you can "babysit" your own kids, but that's what my husband calls it.) I just know something else is going to come in the mail today while I'm gone. Yesterday, I came home from picking my daughter up from school and hubby had come home early. There were 2 pkgs sitting in my chair. Dang UPS man. Why do they have to come to the door?! |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:18 am |
| My worst nightmare is that one day Mr. FedEx & Mr. DH will arrive in the driveway at the same time. Then it'll be "Lucy, you have some splainin' to do!" |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:19 am |
| Another one for the hide the boxes, try to get home before the mail incase the CC bill is their club! |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:53 am |
| I do this because my husband asked me to do so. Once he told me that he is o'k with my spendings if it fits our budget, but he didn't want to know how much i spend. It makes him nervous even though he understands the importance of taking care of my skin skin right now, so we can save on plastic surgery later. |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:56 pm |
| This is so funny. Your husbands sound like mine. He always tells me to get what I need, or "do whatever you want to do". I usually tell him stuff is free, or really cheap. He'll look in the bathroom cupboard and say "you got enough sh** in there?, but nothing else. If he ever asks how much things cost, I just say I can't remember, make up a figure, and then change the subject. The other day I had a package delivered by ups in my mudroom and I just opened it up in front of him, threw the slip away (and honestly, it was solbar sunscreen from dermstore, and it really was cheap) and go put it away. Its alot easier when they come usps because I can get them while i am at work. |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:28 pm |
| jumpingball wrote: |
| I do this because my husband asked me to do so. Once he told me that he is o'k with my spendings if it fits our budget, but he didn't want to know how much i spend. It makes him nervous even though he understands the importance of taking care of my skin skin right now, so we can save on plastic surgery later. |
omg! this is hilarious!! i wish my boyfriend would say that to me. He's all "i'd love you if you were covered in wrinkles" yeah, he better love me then but he's not going to wanna jump some wrinkly hags bones |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:41 pm |
LOL this is the funniest thread ever!! Guess nobody is a controlling wife here 
Well the guy's version is so much easier. Im not married...only 19 but my gf recently saw my bill for the products I have ordered to try...and you know she starts to yell, complain, and tells me they don't work and that this forum is BS.
This is coming from a girl that is gifted in my opinion. She literally washes her face with plain water 3 different times before we sleep and SCRUBS super hard till her face gets like pure red. The outcome of that is super clear skin. However, I blame it on her genes...she complains to me when she has the SMALLEST LITTLE pimple. I'm like OMG LOOK AT MY FACE WOMAN!! THOSE ARE PIMPLES!!
Ah I'll stop my rant...long story short whenever she yells at me for buying products, I just yell at her for buying so much damn cloths!!  |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:02 pm |
AndrewL123,
ah bless..you are super funny man...that gave me the giggles..
thankfully my guy does not care and always has the right answer aka "you are lovely honey"
smart guy.
i also always say "yeah sweetie your abs look like brat pitt" after his sojourn to the gym (60% sauna)
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:06 pm |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
My husband is good.
We have what is called our envelope fund. each week we put some money into an envelope and that is our spending money.
It is excellent as I can buy my beauty products without feeling guilty.
He can buy his car cleaning stuff - expensive waxes.
He polishes the car and I polish my face.
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Are you doing the total money makeover? |
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:11 pm |
| My husband used to be really bad and I used to hide everything, but I told him that I didn't like to ask him for things since I work. So we almost got a divorce over this. Now I have my own bank account and I can spend it on whatever I want without asking. If there is no money there then I dont buy it. |
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Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:49 pm |
I guess my wife is lucky. I buy a lot of new skin care/ makeup products for her. If she orders new stuff she usually can't wait to show it to me. She has my total support.
Actually, I'm the one who spends more time online in forums than she does. |
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Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:52 pm |
| Blacklace wrote: |
i also always say "yeah sweetie your abs look like brat pitt" after his sojourn to the gym (60% sauna)
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lol! My gym trips used to be 60% sauna too. My new one doesn't have one  I go to the gym half as much now |
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Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:05 pm |
No hiding of anything here... I actually rip the packages open in front of him and show him what new stuff I got. Half the time he doesn't ask what it costs 'cuz he just doesn't wanna know... He just rolls his eyes at me and then continues to play on one of the gazillion video game systems we have! LOL. I blow money on eyelash serums and clothes for my dog and he blows his money on video games, DVDs and other electronics. It all evens out in the end!
ETA: If he does ask about cost and IF I tell him and he gets irritated... I tell him it's just as much for him as it is for me. Doesn't he want me to pretty for him every day?! |
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Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:42 am |
Oh, I do not hide anything... Although my bf has commented a couple of times that the stuff must cost a fortune, the products that I use really don't.... plus I have got him started on one product... and just gave him a 2nd, so he will be right there with me soon!
heehee!
Bosoxy. |
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Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:28 am |
| Oh, this thread is hysterical! I love it. I used to hide stuff from my dear hubby because he complained at the amount of money I spent even though we each have our own money to spend. Then, one day about 20 years ago..........I told him that "the day you or ANYONE else tells me how I can spend the money I work so hard for is the day that person can start supporting me." poof! no more problems. After all, I'm not a "cheap date". LOL |
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