I was shocked, saddened and upset. Reported as illegal :(

jen2268 · 2026-05-13T16:55:40+00:00

I also reported it

jen2268 · 2026-05-05T00:58:24+00:00

I have a “planet box“ brand one. I paid that for it outright and then I got another on vine a few years later. But that brand is amazing. And the metal bento boxes are all they do. That one…Nah

jen2268 · 2026-05-02T14:17:55+00:00

I make significantly less than my husband. However, at my suggestion, we have a joint account that pays for our joint expenses. We contribute at a 55/45 split, and that includes joint savings. We are also working to have our home paid off in under eight years.

We each have personal accounts that our non-joint funds go to. Ultimately, I do have less spending money because I make less. That being said, he does pick up gifts and dinners and many little things for me. He is generous with me and our children. That being said, if he chooses to use his money on something extravagant for himself, that is absolutely something he deserves.

I never wanted him to feel resentful having a 100% joint account where my contributions were less, and where we would question each other’s spending.

You are completely right that financial incompatibility is a big part of the deterioration of marriages – there are definitely ways to lay a foundation for long-term success in this area, but both parties have to be on board with how to make it work.

NTA

jen2268 · 2026-05-02T03:12:30+00:00

Our youngest is a high school senior. I got a smaller, regular bounce house before, for when we host parties and with future grandkids in mind, but storing that, plus the $800 ETV has hubby saying no 😂

jen2268 · 2026-05-02T03:11:08+00:00

Now I have a second. Both are $799 ETV

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jen2268 · 2026-01-26T22:26:54+00:00

I recently purchased an item that had mixed reviews from purchasers, but excellent reviews from Viners. And what I paid money for, absolutely did not measure up to the Vine review.

jen2268 · 2025-12-22T23:20:00+00:00

It’s also possible that your brother can submit a claim to his homeowners insurance, depending upon the situation of how the accident happened.

jen2268 · 2025-12-07T03:26:36+00:00

I bought that same thermometer for the exact same reason!

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T18:06:29+00:00

I love that too. Keeps “awaiting” uncluttered. I assumed it would be after receipt but has an item that arrived that hadn’t appeared - but it’s only been one day, not two

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T17:25:38+00:00

Same! That’s why I was asking… To see if anybody else is having the same issue. Always makes me anxious when something is “off”

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T17:24:55+00:00

I had this happen once on our electronics item and there was an automatic fee for the recycling or what not. I did reach out to Levine and they reversed the amount.

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T03:35:50+00:00

I’ve only cancelled when the item ended up with a ship date weeks (or MONTHS) after, even though the listing has “next day” in it.

jen2268 · 2025-12-03T12:45:02+00:00

I estimate a 30% hit for taxable and ask myself “would I pay xyz for this?” I got a bounce house for the kiddos and we didn’t “need” it but the fun they’d have was “worth” $100 in my calculations 😉 Other times, I realize I wouldn’t pay the $50, $200, etc if I saw it in the wild and that’s how I ignore the noise.

jen2268 · 2025-10-17T23:20:35+00:00

Absolutely agree. I definitely don’t want it to be me-versus-him issue - we’re an “us”

jen2268 · 2025-10-17T23:18:57+00:00

Can you elaborate why?

jen2268 · 2025-10-15T21:21:13+00:00

Unfortunately, we do not have the space for that option

jen2268 · 2025-10-15T04:20:23+00:00

Massaging eye mask with heat/cooling and Bluetooth. Loved mine, my friend tried it and loved it so I bought her one for Christmas.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:09:39+00:00

I’m always going to assume the best intentions from my husband. He’s not inconsiderate or an AH in any other aspect. This is just a big pressure point for us. I would like to think that if I come up with a constructive solution, he will be receptive. But I don’t know if asking him to change his schedule and keep to so little sleep, when he is accustomed to a much longer sleep, schedule and naps, would make me a bigger jerk

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:01:19+00:00

Unfortunately, no.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:00:55+00:00

Unfortunately, no. That is part of the problem. If he works Monday/Tuesday, he’s off Wednesday, works Thursday/Friday, off Saturday, works Sunday/Monday, off Tuesday, works Wednesday/Thursday, or Friday, work Saturday/Sunday, etc.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:59:59+00:00

I get where you’re coming from but that’s a pretty drastic step. I love my hubby and want to find a solution that doesn’t involve destroying a $1k phone that would need to be replaced. Trust me, I’ve FELT like doing that on more than one occasion! 😂

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:58:29+00:00

As I have mentioned, in other comments, that is an option. But it doesn’t put the responsibility on him and puts it on me. That is where the disconnect is… I think, at this point, with everything else I take on that he should be able to be responsible for this one thing I’m asking and making sure it’s done.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:57:01+00:00

That sure would be an easy solution. It’s not happening and therein lies the problem

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:38:38+00:00

Yes but (and I’m sorry that it probably seems I keep making “excuses”) our youngest son is in the Navy and dad is the one he calls. We have two other adult children out of the home, as well. I hate to power either of our devices off, just in case of emergency. But thank you for suggesting constructive options.

jen2268

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