How much does your family spend on fireworks?

kiloyd · 06-29-2016, 08:53 PM

Dh has started buying some the past few years. I thought he spent about $100. This year he went overboard and spent $350!

I wanted him to return some but there are not returns. (Couldn't he go back and say his wife was mad? )

Soliloquy · 06-29-2016, 09:01 PM

$0

We go to the community fireworks with a picnic and glow in the dark junk from Dollar Tree. About $10 worth.

ECingMama · 06-29-2016, 09:06 PM

Illegal here

mommylove · 06-29-2016, 09:23 PM

It's hard to not be on the same page.

sweetpeasmommy · 06-29-2016, 09:43 PM

$24 so far. We may get $20 more if he's lucky. Lol c loves them but we don't have much money so while he would love the big booms, our budget doesn't really facilitate that. he's content enough since aside from getting one $20 firework once we've only gotten the little stuff.

It is more fun IMO than going early to get a good view, dealing with antsy little ones that want to know how much longer until they start 86563 times and the traffic afterward is... Well we don't ever have traffic issues like that in this area so just nope.

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squiddles · 06-29-2016, 09:46 PM

We spend nothing, but every year SIL and her BF fly out for the holiday and go to the reservations and spend more than $1000 on stuff

We don't stick around to watch them set it all off...

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sunflowermom · 06-29-2016, 09:48 PM

Were usually in the $10-$15 range, and rarely but sometimes go to the city displays. One neighborhood near a place we used to live did fundraisers and asked for donations to help sponsor their neighborhood display, which was quite fantastic. We would donate $10 or so dollars.

2sunshines · 06-30-2016, 02:04 AM

Well, *we* never spend any money on fireworks, but that's not our thing.

So truthfully, how much others spend on a specific "hobby" or "interest" isn't really a fair comparison, kwim? Because I can guarantee that we spend money on other hobbies or interests that many other GCMers do not.

It is really hard not being on the same page with a spouse.

For you, is this about the finances or the fireworks?

WanderingJuniper · 06-30-2016, 03:54 AM

I would be LIVID.
We might spend $25 for a whole bunch of sparklers and snakes and poppers but much more than that is illegal here.

AngelaVA · 06-30-2016, 04:55 AM

I think my DH has spent that much before or at least close to that much. It's really fun for him and the kids love it. It sort of depends on what else we are doing for the fourth and how our budget is looking. He definitely wouldn't buy them if it put us in financial trouble though.

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Beth1231 · 06-30-2016, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WanderingJuniper

I would be LIVID.
We might spend $25 for a whole bunch of sparklers and snakes and poppers but much more than that is illegal here.

Yes,exactly this

I'm sorry there are no returns!

This year,we live on a Texas hill (so barely a hill) and we can see five miles away from our front door. So I'm guessing we'll be able to see a lot

kiloyd · 06-30-2016, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Well, *we* never spend any money on fireworks, but that's not our thing.

So truthfully, how much others spend on a specific "hobby" or "interest" isn't really a fair comparison, kwim? Because I can guarantee that we spend money on other hobbies or interests that many other GCMers do not.

It is really hard not being on the same page with a spouse.

For you, is this about the finances or the fireworks?

More about the finances. A little about the fireworks. I think they are such a waste of money. Especially when some neighbors will do some too.

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Originally Posted by AngelaVA

I think my DH has spent that much before or at least close to that much. It's really fun for him and the kids love it. It sort of depends on what else we are doing for the fourth and how our budget is looking. He definitely wouldn't buy them if it put us in financial trouble though.

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We're not in financial trouble. We pay a good chunk on our debt each month. But spending $355 on fireworks to burn up in 30 minutes sure doesn't help!

He said he made a mistake.

Uh, yeah! I don't think I will even be able to watch the fireworks because I'll see dollars burning up.

AngelaVA · 06-30-2016, 05:09 AM

I guess I see it as creating a memory, like going on a vacation or something. I think dads like it because they get to do something that's fun for them and excites and amazes the kids. I'm not defending him, he should have discussed it with you first, just trying to explain what his perspective possibly is.

Also the fireworks shops are a lot like many of the shopping party deals marketed to women in the sense that the more you spend the more extras and freebies you get. It's easy to get sucked in to buying more than you intended.

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Aerynne · 06-30-2016, 05:28 AM

About $20, which is our entertainment budget for the month. Sometimes the kids spend their own money on more. I don't think dh would get them at all- I'm the one who does it.

There's not necessarily anything wrong with spending $350, either, but both spouses need to agree on that. Is this indicative of a larger budget problem?

knitlove · 06-30-2016, 06:43 AM

If we lived somewhere where we could shoot them off we would probably spend about 100, but if I had older kids I can completely see saving up to spend more. It is so much fun!

06-29-2016, 08:53 PM	#1
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	How much does your family spend on fireworks? Dh has started buying some the past few years. I thought he spent about $100. This year he went overboard and spent $350! I wanted him to return some but there are not returns. (Couldn't he go back and say his wife was mad? ) __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

06-29-2016, 09:01 PM	#2
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? $0 We go to the community fireworks with a picnic and glow in the dark junk from Dollar Tree. About $10 worth.

06-29-2016, 09:06 PM	#3
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? Illegal here __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

06-29-2016, 09:23 PM	#4
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? It's hard to not be on the same page. None of us are impressed with fireworks (including the huge, city displays, so we don't bother with any of them. __________________

06-29-2016, 09:43 PM	#5
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? $24 so far. We may get $20 more if he's lucky. Lol c loves them but we don't have much money so while he would love the big booms, our budget doesn't really facilitate that. he's content enough since aside from getting one $20 firework once we've only gotten the little stuff. It is more fun IMO than going early to get a good view, dealing with antsy little ones that want to know how much longer until they start 86563 times and the traffic afterward is... Well we don't ever have traffic issues like that in this area so just nope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

06-29-2016, 09:46 PM	#6
squiddles Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beautiful PNW Posts: 1,409	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? We spend nothing, but every year SIL and her BF fly out for the holiday and go to the reservations and spend more than $1000 on stuff We don't stick around to watch them set it all off... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ homeschooling Mama, INFJ married to my BFF since 2006 A 2007, M 2009, K 2011 & E 2014

06-29-2016, 09:48 PM	#7
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? Were usually in the $10-$15 range, and rarely but sometimes go to the city displays. One neighborhood near a place we used to live did fundraisers and asked for donations to help sponsor their neighborhood display, which was quite fantastic. We would donate $10 or so dollars. __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

06-30-2016, 02:04 AM	#8
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,029	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? Well, we never spend any money on fireworks, but that's not our thing. So truthfully, how much others spend on a specific "hobby" or "interest" isn't really a fair comparison, kwim? Because I can guarantee that we spend money on other hobbies or interests that many other GCMers do not. It is really hard not being on the same page with a spouse. For you, is this about the finances or the fireworks? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

06-30-2016, 03:54 AM	#9
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? I would be LIVID. We might spend $25 for a whole bunch of sparklers and snakes and poppers but much more than that is illegal here.

06-30-2016, 04:55 AM	#10
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? I think my DH has spent that much before or at least close to that much. It's really fun for him and the kids love it. It sort of depends on what else we are doing for the fourth and how our budget is looking. He definitely wouldn't buy them if it put us in financial trouble though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

06-30-2016, 05:09 AM	#13
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	How much does your family spend on fireworks? I guess I see it as creating a memory, like going on a vacation or something. I think dads like it because they get to do something that's fun for them and excites and amazes the kids. I'm not defending him, he should have discussed it with you first, just trying to explain what his perspective possibly is. Also the fireworks shops are a lot like many of the shopping party deals marketed to women in the sense that the more you spend the more extras and freebies you get. It's easy to get sucked in to buying more than you intended. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

06-30-2016, 05:28 AM	#14
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? About $20, which is our entertainment budget for the month. Sometimes the kids spend their own money on more. I don't think dh would get them at all- I'm the one who does it. There's not necessarily anything wrong with spending $350, either, but both spouses need to agree on that. Is this indicative of a larger budget problem? __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

06-30-2016, 06:43 AM	#15
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: How much does your family spend on fireworks? If we lived somewhere where we could shoot them off we would probably spend about 100, but if I had older kids I can completely see saving up to spend more. It is so much fun! __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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