The CREE lamps are now under $10 at the big box (both 40W and 60W equivalent).
I picked up 6 of the 40 W replacement (450 lumen @6 W) a few days ago, and when she wasn't looking, installed them into a couple of fixtures where "She Who Dislikes CFL" enjoys basking in the incandescent glow.
She hasn't noticed, and now I'm basking in the drop from 200 to 36 watts
Pat