Category: Apparel
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Where did all that money go?
"My husband and I have 5 children so we received $2100. I really cannot figure out how $2100 got spent within a week, but I know that the majority of it went towards gasoline (we are at $4.15/gallon here in IL) and groceries (Walmart) and bills. I did spend $100 at oldnavy.com and I did pay $212 for my summer college course that I am taking next week. I also spent about $300 on food and beverages for my graduation party. Other than that, I don't know where it went! "
Yolanda C, 34, Bookkeeper/Samco Sales and Marketing
Rockford, IL -
This is what we did with $774
"Even though I work as a tax preparer during the season, my husband and I were both skeptical of this whole "free money" idea. we did not make plans for the money before we had it, but waited and to see what we would like to have had when we did. we both were paid from our jobs the same week so we had quite a surplus of extra money. (for our standards anyhow) we ended up purchasing a 19" lcd computer monitor, added some much needed items to our wardrobes, finally had a stereo installed in our car, and went out a night and seen some djs. our check didnt get us too far but we were able to get a few things a little earlier we had been saving to get. what little was left went towards gas and groceries for a few days."
Ann H., 24, damgoode pies-great pizza try some in lr
Little Rock, AR -
Hell to the Yeah!
"I bought apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur. Some baggy sweatpants and reeboks with the straps. So I could get low!"
Angeles, 25
San Diego, California -
No Fun Money Left :(
"Well, I had plans to redo the floor in my foyer, or buy paint for the kitchen, or take a weekend holiday somewhere, but WOW! The money came around the same time as my payday, I bought a few extra groceries, 1 cheap outfit at walmart, some sox and....... boom! it was all gone and I got nothing out of it. So, everytime I look at my new sox, or my outfit or eat that piece of chicken, I keep thinking there's a $900.00 meal. What the heck happened to it. I'm so sad :( Please Mr. Bush, can I have another one?"
Betty, 42, Clerical/Law Enforcement
Pueblo, CO -
Spent at Random
"Lets see what i spent my money on was everyday thing like bowling, playing pool, alcohol, clothes, shoes and gas and anything else you can think of. Oh I also put some towards my bills, most of it. yeeh it felt good to have it. Too bad we dont have this every year. Thats my story!!! Peace , love and some chicken greeze yall!! "
Tara Schneider, 22, Files CLerk
Colorado Springs , Colorado -
Taking The Next Step In My Geekdom
"With my stimulus package I bought a Star Wars Stormtrooper armor costume kit to wear, to display, and to do charity work with the 501st Legion. Best $600+ dollars I ever spent."
James, 28, IT Administrator
Joliet, IL -
Nickes and Dimes
"Well, I bought some new shoes, but to be honest, we pretty much just nickel and dimed it to death with credit card payments, eating out, gifts and other frivolities."
Kacey Close, 34, University Computer Support
Denton, TX -
Making stimulus easier for an unknown woman. And me.
"I gave $300 to the Campaign to End Fistula (run by UNFPA). Then I bought myself some lingerie from La Petite Coquette."
sally, 25, student
NYC, NY -
Economy stimulated, self esteem boost.
"I've been feeling kinda fugly lately...and i thought maybe getting some new clothes might help...i got my economy stimulous check on friday, so yesterday i decided to go clothes shopping....this photo was taking in the dressing room....these were some things i wanted to try on.....i did end up buying 2 new shirts...*gasp* that were not on sale! i almost NEVER do that......and i hardly ever go clothes shopping.......but what the hell...you only live once......"
mandie, 31, fed ex
martinsville, indiana -
Everywhere But Here
"New clothes, none made in the USA. All were from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Vietnam, Lesotho, South Africa. Does that stimulate our country?"
Seadove
Kailua Kona, Hawaii -
All gone now
"AT&T Go Phone. Gas to visit mother on Mothers Day. Hard Drive for laptop computer. New BBQ. Clothing at Costco. Clothing at Nordstroms. Garden stuff. iPhone for wife "
Pete , 63, Retired
Bothell, WA -
Classic Rayban
"I bought a much needed pair of sunglasses. Rayban classics. Rad. "
Doug, 31
Los Angeles, CA -
The Shirt on my Back
"I survived Bush's 2008 Economic Stimulus Package, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
Andres, 30
San Francisco, CA -
"I bought a Mulberry Rosemary, made in Spain by a company in the U.K. Luckily, the lady I bought it from lives in Texas, so I hope it stimulated her economy!!! Thanks, George! You numbskull!"
Joelene, 48, Purse Flipper
St. Paul, MN -
"Our big purchase was an HDD camcorder to capture the development of our baby girl, Liliana. After much searching I finally found a coupon to save a little bit at Circuit City and pulled the trigger. The rest of the check? Probably little things like a trip to Costco, stuff for the baby,and maybe split the rest 50/50 with the wife."
Steve, 30
Sacramento, CA -
Any Questions America?
"I paid some one to make this design for me. The rest I used to pay off my student loans. Thanks Dubya for giving me free money to pay off the money you loaned. How sweet is that?"
Bill Burns
Troutdale, OR -
Thanks for helping us keep in touch, Dubya!
"I spent my stimulus check on some sparkley jewelry, a new cellphone and a new webcam so I can talk to my soon-to-be husband, whom you're about to ship off to Iraq to maybe die for your goddamn oil wells. "
Caity, 19, Student
Manhattan, Kansas -
Looking good for an old guy
"It was necessary for me to obtain a tuxedo to wear at my Exemplification to the 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus. A purchase seemed more appropiate rather than renting as I expect to wear the "uniform" often at various functions. My wife was with me when I made the purchase and she remarked that not only will I be wearing it as a Knight, but that she intends that I be buried in it. "
Edward Casey, 69, retired banker
Elk Grove, CA -
Ballin!
"Thanks to uncle sam me & my boyfriend got to go shopping for our very first apartment and still look fly with some new clothes. Thanks Uncle Sam! "
Claryvette Garcia, 20, Healthcare Facility
Clearwater , FL -
Stimulating Sweats
"For Mothers Day I bought my wife a pair of Juicy sweat pants and sweat shirt for like two hundred and sixteen dollars. Seriously. Sweat pants. $216. "
Robert, 29, Procurement
Minnneapolis, MN
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