https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:04:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80771 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:36:24 +0000 mediagirl 80771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He normally doesn't ask. We never buy anything over $100 without checking with the other first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80651 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:35:37 +0000 mrskc 80651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have joint account but separate credit cards. We purchase everything on our credit cards and pay it off every month. So he doesn't see how much I spend on certain things. He never asks though. As long as we're saving the amount he wants to save, he doesn't care what I spend the rest on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80598 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:10:03 +0000 Bluebonnet 80598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have joint finances, so there's no hiding anything. I don't feel the need to downplay purchases because he trusts that I wouldn't be buying it if I didn't think it was worth the purchase price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80463 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:16:03 +0000 His Barista 80463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm usually pretty open about what I spend. If I down play the cost it's something I splurged and bought out of our joint account and not with my tips. = ) I am in charge of the bills, so most of the time he just asks how much money we have left instead of going and looking at the account info.<br /> Most of the time we're savers though and it's not an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80369 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:29:03 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 80369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha. @Mrs. Bee: Mr. Marbles always tells me, "You know what's the best deal? Not buying it at all." He's a saver and I'm a spender. I definitely downplay and round down when possible. Or I emphasize what a great deal it was... i.e. buying m Orla Kiely goodies from Uniqlo instead of the Orla Kiely boutique. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-80364 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:24:06 +0000 Dash 80364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ Mrs Bee: lol. That will be my new word...My hubby is ok with me spending, as long as I am spaving....lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79847 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:16:58 +0000 Modern Daisy 79847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's to my advantage to be upfront about what I spend since we have 100% joint accounts and he handles all the finances. I'm responsible for buying all of our clothes, but I'll always give him a heads up before making a purchase just so he has a chance to tell me to hold off until the end of our billing cycle.</p> <p>DH is actually a lot less thrifty than I am which we discovered shortly after getting married. He was worried that I would be the one who spent like a drunken sailor, but after a couple of months we realized that I actually save us a ton of money while he is the one who is more inclined to impulse purchase and not wait for sales. So because of that we both agree it's better for me to be the one making purchases anyway, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79840 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:12:29 +0000 Mrs. Bee 79840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dash: you mean you spaved! (saved while spending)</p> <p>i just don't tell him. we have a joint account, but he never checks it. i haven't shopped for a long time though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79837 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:05 +0000 Dash 79837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I emphasize how much money I have SAVED by purchasing something on sale....lol. Then I'll go on to say how much the regular price is versus the price I've just paid for the item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79831 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:02:43 +0000 mrs. wagon 79831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a joint account, but he rarely checks it. But I always show him what I buy and tell him how much I spent on each thing as soon as I get home. I can't keep those kinds of things from him. He's a cheapo but fortunately he does understand how much things cost. Luckily I'm a huge bargain shopper so he's usually pretty proud of the bargains I get. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79818 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:48:11 +0000 StbHisMrs 79818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, he doesn't usually ask either, but I don't spend on myself very often anymore :( I miss my shopping sprees and mani's!!!<br /> He is very loose with his money, he'd tell you he's cheap though (he'd be lying!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79203 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:59:32 +0000 yoursilverlining 79203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nah, he doesn't know what I spend on things. He never asks, and its my money so I'll spend it however I like. I don't ask him about his purchases either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79198 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:50:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 79198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a joint checking, but when I get home I usually downplay after a big shopping trip, kind of an inside joke since he always looks and sees the real amount. My famous line "but you will not believe the deal I got" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-79197 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:48:47 +0000 katdevargas 79197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have joint accounts, but I'm the one who pays all the bills &amp; he trusts me to do it all :) plus I thrift shop when I'm shopping for clothes &amp; we discuss all household expenditures, so I don't usually spend over $20 or so on myself at once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-78300 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:19:12 +0000 mommytobee27 78300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i usually leave my receipts around accidentally, but if he asks, i usually fib a little =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77150 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:34:10 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 77150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely go shopping alone and when I do I tell him how much I spent. We have a joint account so he would see it anyway. He actually shops more than I do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77108 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:01:29 +0000 looch 77108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, because he set up our accounts so that we get a text notification when our debit or credit cards are charged. I have nothing to hide, so he literally knows if I just spent money at the grocery store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77100 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:23:40 +0000 j0s1e267 77100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, no cos he manages all our finances, from the bank accounts to credit card bills so yeah, he knows (*^_^*) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77098 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:14:57 +0000 BoogieBea 77098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really buy any big ticket items anymore - at least not for myself. And I try to never buy things at full price. Somehow, the fact that something is discounted always sounds better. DH is actually more of a spender than I am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77086 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:24:05 +0000 SugarplumsMom 77086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually don't have to downplay costs because I find really good deals and love showing him what it costs here and comparing it to how much I got it for =P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77084 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:19:35 +0000 cyneswith 77084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do my personal shopping out of my own account. He doesn't ask, I don't tell. But he has more expensive tastes than I do, so I don't think he'd care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77067 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:49:32 +0000 SAHM0811 77067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the beginning of our marriage, I was scared a bit to reveal some prices, but then I learned that he usually isn't phased by much. My friends think I'm lucky in that regard. BUT, between the two of us, I'm frankly more worried about his purchases! he can be pretty loose with money compared to myself. it's nice when he gets me gifts! But it's not fun for me always being the voice of reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-77064 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:39:50 +0000 birdieputt 77064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i usually stash everything away in my closet before he gets home so he doesn't ask! ;) but he does keep track of my credit card expenses, and sometimes asks me about my bigger purchases. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76935 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:36:18 +0000 sslm 76935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a joint account so he knows, but he doesn't ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76934 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:36:06 +0000 heffalump 76934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a joint account and he takes care of my credit card bills. I'm not a big shopper anyway. I'm way thriftier than he is- he has to encourage me to buy new clothes when I need them. Not because I don't want them, but we're trying to save money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76932 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:33:48 +0000 autumnlove 76932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tell him and he doesn't usually mind. He only gets upset when food goes bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76922 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:23:33 +0000 twodoghouse 76922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it too Banana! Not about everything, but I tend to round down when it's sort of extravagant girly stuff that he wouldn't understand! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76921 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:21:40 +0000 banana 76921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man...I guess I'm the only one who lies their husbands! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76916 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:15:43 +0000 cupcakemama 76916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He doesn't ask but joint accounts as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-dhso-really-know-how-much-you-spend-when-you-shop#post-76912 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:09:55 +0000 Andrea 76912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha. No, I spend the money I make how I want. He doesn't ask anyway. </p>