https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:43:43 +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-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1727046 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:23:25 +0000 sunny 1727046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: Dress for fun! I am trying to find something to wear to our family portrait session later this summer. </p> <p>YES! I am totally down for shopping for a new wardrobe with you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1727024 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:15:16 +0000 seabsher 1727024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I make at least one unnecessary purchase every time I go shopping. I think I may have a shopping problem :wink: However, I bought a new pair of Skechers Go Walk shoes yesterday. Did I really need them? No, but they do feel nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1726824 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:10:26 +0000 sandy 1726824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I love that dress! What did you get - dresses for fun or for work? When I'm done being pregnant and BF you'll have to help me shop for a new mom wardrobe :) </p> <p>@.twist.: haha! That's me at the grocery store and especially Target </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1726465 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:41:40 +0000 .twist. 1726465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: Oh, you are definitely not alone! </p> <p>@sandy: I have a real hard time going into a store and then not coming out with at LEAST one piece of clothing.... </p> <p>Hello, my name is sheena, I'm a shopoholic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1726000 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:32:27 +0000 sunny 1726000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: I found you a matching dress!!!!<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alice-olivia-jinny-gathered-dress/3627207?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Dresses" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alice-olivia-jinny-gathered-dress/3627207?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Dresses</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725995 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:29:51 +0000 anonysquire 1725995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: ugh or when it gets in the way on the toilet so you have to shower again when you're running late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725994 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:28:37 +0000 Arden 1725994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I need to get my hair done so bad. It's officially a need. Today I sat on my hair. It's insane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725987 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:15:29 +0000 anonysquire 1725987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went crazy at gap buying newborn and 0-3 BOY clothes. I don't even know why. They are so cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725984 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:12:37 +0000 sunny 1725984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: that was all totally necessary! ;-)</p> <p>I bought some dresses online. I hope 1 of them works out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725977 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:07:53 +0000 sandy 1725977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought some maternity clothes but so much stuff was sold out in my size :(</p> <p>I ended up finally finding a pair of maternity shorts from Loft in my size. I also got a maxi dress, cropped white pants and a navy shirt with Peter Pan collar. Everything was 40% off with free shipping so it ended up being a pretty good deal</p> <p>ETA: I just saw the unnecessary part - I guess the shorts were necessary and everything was unnecessary </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725967 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:59:44 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1725967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad for this thread - I am not alone. I bought $13 lip gloss (I Just Love It) and 3 pairs of colored pants from lands end (mint, teal, &amp; yellow). I don't need any of that. BUT I am starting a new job in July for which I cannot wear jeans so I need some pants right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725898 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:07:17 +0000 .twist. 1725898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: if it's under 3$ it doesn't count! ;) </p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: that is a perfectly acceptable purchase! Nomnom! </p> <p>@Rocker2014: that sounds so cute! I'm so nervous to ray coloured skinnies but want to so badly! </p> <p>@lovehoneybee: those are totally necessary when road tripping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725895 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:03:17 +0000 Sofiel 1725895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ordered a bunch of sweetleg leggings online after having a party and getting a bunch for free. They posted new styles I just HAD to have. Whoops </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725891 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:02:31 +0000 .twist. 1725891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: ooooh, I hear ya. Mine are pretty bad right now too. I need to do them ASAP. Especially because I'm going back to work in 2 weeks. *sob* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/3#post-1725875 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:50:51 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1725875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I think you're right! And besides, my roots were like 6 inches long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1725871 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:47:32 +0000 Mrs. J 1725871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought the Shu Uemura last night. But I *needed* it. Right?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1725869 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:46:30 +0000 Mrs. J 1725869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: me too but spending 50 dollars gives me a stomach ache! I want my little boobs back :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1725849 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:35:17 +0000 lovehoneybee 1725849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sort of random, but goldfish and pretzel rods. I picked them up at the store today for our drive down to NC. When D got home and saw the bag he started laughing, because he had bought the exact same stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1725844 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:33:29 +0000 cascademom 1725844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A necklace last night on Etsy when I was internet window shopping. I got some LOFT shells, but they were on sale and necessary for work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1725005 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:28 +0000 autumnlove 1725005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Haribos!!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1724876 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:11:21 +0000 night cheese 1724876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a pair of sneakers. I didn't NEED them but it wasn't a totally frivolous purchase. They're comfy and I'll wear them all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1724836 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:03:05 +0000 sorrycharlie 1724836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: big fat YUM to the york!! my fave! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1724658 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:12:52 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1724658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought some $2 tank tops at Old Navy today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-last-unnecessary-purchase-you-made/page/2#post-1724642 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:08:30 +0000 Boheme 1724642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I thought of you when I saw it :) </p>