Hellobee Boards Topic: $500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?

Hellobee Boards Topic: $500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 06:23:32 +0000 NorCalWayfarer on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2481778 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:31:11 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2481778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Totally for fun for me: lunch + spa day More practical for me: AGL flats + new work clothes Practical: home repairs MamaCate on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2481759 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:24:16 +0000 MamaCate 2481759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mamaof2: I got a sewing machine for Christmas last year and have been working on pillow covers to match the new slipcover for the sofa since September... I am leaning toward breast milk jewelry of some kind, a mother's ring, some new clothes to celebrate being back to pre preg weight, and I am not sure what else...big decisions but fun to speculate on! rachiecakes on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2481184 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:30:47 +0000 rachiecakes 2481184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mamaof2: same! Mamaof2 on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2481180 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:28:44 +0000 Mamaof2 2481180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaCate: do you have any hobbies? A few years ago we had some fun money from our tax return and I bought myself a sewing machine! SweetiePie on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2480659 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:58:13 +0000 SweetiePie 2480659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think I'd buy Chanel espadrilles because they're cute and versatile but I'd never ever buy them on my own. BSB on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2480412 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:34:03 +0000 BSB 2480412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @tofuwad: I was thinking a Wrap conversion, too, but I recently got a WCMT. I think I need to sell some before I buy any more. BSB on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2480407 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:32:03 +0000 BSB 2480407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Oh, I'm not sure. That's a lot of money to spend on myself. I would sell my iPad 16 gb and get an iPad with more storage. Happygal on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2478042 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:52:47 +0000 Happygal 2478042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably all on clothes and shoes. My wardrobe is so sad. catomd00 on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477914 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:36:56 +0000 catomd00 2477914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A nice hotel room for the weekend! sera_87 on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477833 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:23:30 +0000 sera_87 2477833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Id get my hair done and buy a Tula. 😂 Applesandbananas on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477747 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:28:51 +0000 Applesandbananas 2477747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would probably put it towards a mother's ring. I have an April baby and am due in September, quite possibly the prettiest combo for a mother's ring :) lady baltimore on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477737 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:15:57 +0000 lady baltimore 2477737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd get a facial, and then spend the rest on GCs to some of our favorite local restaurants so that we can splurge on take-out a little more often now that I am back at work. MoonMoon on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477656 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 15:43:59 +0000 MoonMoon 2477656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Since I've dropped way more than that on my crappy car in the past few weeks, this thread is fun for fantasizing! I'd go to a spa for: -hair trim & color -full body wax -massage -facial -mani/pedi I'm sure that would be over $500, but in this fantasy I got a great package deal, haha! erinpye on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477634 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:45:13 +0000 erinpye 2477634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably another lens. MrsSRS on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477630 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:41:15 +0000 MrsSRS 2477630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Clothes and a spa day. I don't think I've ever had triple digits to spend on myself. Mae on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477629 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:38:29 +0000 Mae 2477629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ New purse + massage/facial. tofuwad on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477608 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:54:22 +0000 tofuwad 2477608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably a couple pairs of jeans and a woven wrap and/or a wrap conversion. I love imagining what I'd do with extra money. jmarionsmith on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477588 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:29:15 +0000 jmarionsmith 2477588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We just bought a new house, so probably some house decor items. Picture frames, wall art, things like that. Mrs D on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477523 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:49:14 +0000 Mrs D 2477523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm in this situation and at a loss! So I'm waiting... The purse I want and jewelry I want are over budget - so no go... So I'm saving it for pp when I drop weight hopefully and need clothes... LilSprinkles on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477521 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:44:19 +0000 LilSprinkles 2477521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Maybe some new clothes and make up, and then some massages! FancyGem on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477519 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:40:56 +0000 FancyGem 2477519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would put it towards publishing my next book. wrkbrk on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477516 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:35:29 +0000 wrkbrk 2477516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaCate: I would get some birthstone jewelry for my DS! Play around on gemvara. It's addictive :) I really want a platinum diamond and citrine anniversary ring stacker by that's more than $500 unfortunately!! Finfan on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477480 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:04:32 +0000 Finfan 2477480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A Tula and Frye boots and the rest on clothes. AprilFool on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477354 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 03:39:10 +0000 AprilFool 2477354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This afternoon I would of said a night ALONE in a hotel but now the kid is asleep I think new sunglasses. Rainbow Sprinkles on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477344 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:43:49 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2477344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A pair of lace-up black flats A silver coin statement necklace A night at a hotel with DH plus a nice dinner out sarac on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get/page/2#post-2477342 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:34:43 +0000 sarac 2477342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would put it towards a new stand up paddle board. I want to get into racing, and my inflatable won't do for that. QBbride on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get#post-2477337 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:08:15 +0000 QBbride 2477337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd buy a FitBit and some new clothes :happy: Makingbabyw on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get#post-2477332 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:46:44 +0000 Makingbabyw 2477332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would spend it on some clothes and a nice dinner for hubby and I. Besides that I would save it... I'm a minimalist and hate "things", so I'd save it for when I really need something! Mrs. Carrot on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get#post-2475097 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:03:08 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2475097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I got a gift card from work for Christmas in that amount and ended up dividing it between buying some new clothes and spending the remainder on a girls getaway I'm doing with friends in 2 weeks to FL. lamariniere on "$500 to buy yourself a gift--what would you get?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/500-to-buy-yourself-a-gift-what-would-you-get#post-2475013 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:17:48 +0000 lamariniere 2475013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably two Eames DSR chairs.