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[quote=Anonymous]Gym membership seems a bit high, but maybe it’s a place with childcare since she is a SAHM? Health is important so I wouldn’t push that.

Women’s haircuts are unfortunately fairly expensive especially if you get any coloring. I spend $350 every few months for balayage/cut. And nice hair is the type of thing that can keep you looking put together.

The manicure/pedicure seems unnecessary as does the skin care. I’m 40 and use a basic retinol that is $50 and lasts months + cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer and have nice skin. I only get a pedicure like 2x/year before vacation.

Spending $500-1000 once a year on a purse or the like seems stupid. One purse at that price should last years (but I’ll admit I’m fairly minimalist about accessories). I’m sympathetic to her clothing purchases though because even if you lose the weight your body goes through a lot of changes. But in general she is spending a lot more on clothes/accessories/skin care than I do with a 300k HHI.

$50-100/month on take out is <$25/week. For a busy mom with 2 kids that seems reasonable for her to occasionally not want to make lunch or coffee.

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