https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:33:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426743 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:38:02 +0000 M4mi 2426743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This time around I am definitely into pre loved items and consignment sales. My husband wants to make the crib himself although that scares me a bit. 😜</p> <p>I've heard a lot of the Facebook garage sale / or gear swap pages. Those are great I'm sure, if you can find one in your area. </p> <p>If you know of anything location specific feel free to post.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426665 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:38:29 +0000 Littlebit7 2426665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I would had waited to purchase a lot of gear and purchased it pre-loved instead. We have a great local FB buy sell trade and I've gotten SO much stuff on average 75% off. Toys, swings, strollers, clothes, bouncers. All in great shape.<br /> I also lumped my registry together onto Amazon. People could purchase if they wanted but I got bonkers deals with my completion discount and amazons great prices and return policies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426635 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:22:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2426635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the best way is to really narrow down your list for what you really need and how much you are willing to spend BEFORE shopping. If you start looking at nursery ideas and fall in love with a crib only to realize it's expensive and doesn't go on sale you are more likely to break the bank. I researched and found things like cribs often get scratched so going with something simple like the Graco was an easy budget saver. </p> <p>We also shopped lots of consignment sales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426567 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:59:53 +0000 jhd 2426567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used Hip2Save to get info on the best diaper deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426420 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:12:09 +0000 M4mi 2426420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Penny Hoarder site looks like there are a lot of coupons and ways to get freebies.. Any other ideas? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426406 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:01:05 +0000 M4mi 2426406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really early on in my 2nd pregnancy (only 4 weeks), my first is 6yo, and I already started looking into coupons and deals etc. We will be going from two incomes to one so that I can stay home with my little one(s). With my first I considered it a jinx to buy anything in the first trimester, but for some reason this time around, I feel it's a jinx not to.. Anyway, I'm hoping to bring to you a place where we can share coupons and deals, as well as all the miscellaneous things that go through our "hormonal" minds while pregnant and while trying to get pregnant! P.s. I love Shoppingg. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941816 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:21:39 +0000 erinpye 1941816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never ask for anything! DH and I have birthdays close to Christmas and just do presents for those instead of for Christmas, and focus on our kids. My side of the family has always just either drawn names, or more now we just only buy for the kids. If someone asked, I'm sure I could come up with a few things though! There's a cute watch I want, I want new red wine glasses, and I can always find something at Sephora I must have :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941804 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:08:55 +0000 MediaNaranja 1941804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm easy--I just want a pair of slippers!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941797 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:57:52 +0000 ElbieKay 1941797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't exchange holiday gifts. We splurge on enough stuff during the year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941735 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:12:22 +0000 Espion 1941735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure we blew our Christmas budget on new tires for DH's truck. So, I guess I got four tires. Plus a spare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941723 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:04:29 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1941723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not asking for anything, but I would love for my husband to agree to a closet system. Just for my use I would live a new tote, slim wallet and head to toe spa day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941720 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:02:30 +0000 pui 1941720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A sugar bowl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941708 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:55:45 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1941708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clothes<br /> art prints and frames for the living room<br /> a side table<br /> a pea coat<br /> coffee maker </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941705 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:54:04 +0000 Cherrybee 1941705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I don't exchange gifts and family just buy token presents for each other.... but if I had a Christmas list a steam mop would be top of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941702 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:52:26 +0000 MrsRcCar 1941702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>VS Jammie's<br /> Memory cards<br /> Tami tanks<br /> Silver brand jeans<br /> GC for getting hair done or nails done<br /> New ring sling<br /> New boots :)<br /> "I love you to the moon and back" necklace<br /> Birthstone jewelry for my boys (stacking rings perhaps)<br /> Mlb team jersey for my favorite pitcher. </p> <p>Now I kinda hope DH gets nosy. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941667 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:29:26 +0000 namaste 1941667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want new running shoes and a new yoga mat as far as items go.</p> <p>I would love if I could deliver before Christmas which would be the ultimate Christmas gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941345 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:24:44 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1941345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to give DH a lot of options because he can never come up with things on his own but I still want to be surprised. Here are a few things</p> <p>An apron from Flirtyaprons.com<br /> a necklace<br /> Tocca perfume<br /> running shoes<br /> a gift card for a massage and/or spa day<br /> a Sephora gift card<br /> a couple different books</p> <p>That's all I can think of right now. He does great if he has an idea of what I want so I like to give him lots of ideas :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941340 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:23:24 +0000 LulaBee 1941340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are VS pjs the best ever or something? I've never had any!</p> <p>I sent DH a link to a necklace from etsy, which he bought.<br /> I've bought myself some scarves and a Sakura Bloom ring sling... wouldn't mind a new pair of Fryes though, but I think with #2 on the way we need to scale it back this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941329 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:20:00 +0000 BandDmommy 1941329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>High end- frye boots<br /> Low end- kitchen gadgets </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941322 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:18:02 +0000 looch 1941322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: haha, sounds good to me...or you can get this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Glass-Holds-Whole-Bottle/dp/B000VKOK6O" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Glass-Holds-Whole-Bottle/dp/B000VKOK6O</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941313 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:15:55 +0000 Chillybear 1941313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: oh slippers! mine are so grungy</p> <p>@looch: can i just get the wine? i dont mind drinking out of the bottle </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941310 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:14:45 +0000 looch 1941310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want some new wineglasses, so I've put that on my list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941305 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:13:44 +0000 twodoghouse 1941305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm asking for a nespresso machine, slippers that are grippy on the bottom, baking sheets, new kitchen utensils, and Clinique eye make up remover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941299 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:11:42 +0000 mrs scrapbook 1941299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want new make up brushes, and a tripod for my camera. And I really hope I get VS PJs too. I got some last Christmas and the Christmas before and I love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941290 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:08:49 +0000 snowjewelz 1941290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think anyone's doing Christmas gifts since we'll be busy with a newborn. But I really want VS PJs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941278 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:04:08 +0000 Foodnerd81 1941278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As my bigger gift I want a blender. Sooooo adult. Probably it would be for DH and me both, and I'm thinking of a nice one like a Ninja or something. </p> <p>New PJs would be nice, or mani/pedi GC. I'm still working on my list! </p> <p>And you know, if Santa was feeling really generous, I have my eye on a pair of Frye boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-asking-for-for-christmas#post-1941265 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:58:42 +0000 Chillybear 1941265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom and hubs are asking me what i want for Christmas, plus i need to come up with 3 options for our family pollyanna.</p> <p>I really want the new fitbit charge HR but it doesnt look like it will be released in time for christmas.</p> <p>Other wise looking for things in the $50 or under range. So far i came up with:<br /> - Jeans from Limited<br /> - Naked 3<br /> - Alex and Ani bracelet<br /> - Burts bees Facewash/moisturizer<br /> - VS PJs<br /> - 2015 PLanner<br /> - GC to hair salon or for pedicure</p> <p>What are you asking for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-my-daughter-will-only-eat-pink-food#post-1840460 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:35:43 +0000 Ms.SK 1840460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the book Pinkalicious and we started it last night. It was to long to finish.<br /> She did wake up last night which is odd for her. She wondered into the living room like she was up for the day (little stinker). I couldn't believe she was up but then she asked to share her Dad's pizza he was having which clearly wasn't pink. Looks like the phase may be passing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-my-daughter-will-only-eat-pink-food#post-1840271 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:33:36 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1840271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha i think it COULD be fun! I would totally dye all my kids food green for dr seuss' birthday :) but when it is a demanding/ control issue i think thats a little different :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-my-daughter-will-only-eat-pink-food#post-1839631 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:19:15 +0000 Bao 1839631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha it's kinda fun ;) I want pink food! </p>