https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 00:29:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690409 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:20:07 +0000 futuremama 690409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I just spent $130 at J Crew the other day. It hasn't even arrived yet, but I'm already rationalizing my purchase. I'll probably return it all. We have the money, but I know that it should go toward savings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690376 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:11:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 690376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beautiful bag! And yes I do this all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690368 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:10:02 +0000 Dandelion 690368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes...I went on a little online shopping spree after I loss dd. It didn't help, but I didn't feel guilty about it, either. I felt like I earned *something*. I got a coach bag, too. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690344 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:02:32 +0000 photojane 690344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Gah! Love the bag! I think it would probably make me pretty happy, so feel free to send it to me if it's not working for you. :)</p> <p>I am a firm believer in the power of retail therapy. Except I can't afford anything. So, I just take my shopaholic mom with me, and she hooks me up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690303 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:52:00 +0000 Bookish 690303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lol yes, I did yesterday, but it was a 10$ lunch haha. It's probably a good thing we don't have the budget for retail therapy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690269 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:37:03 +0000 Turd Ferguson 690269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I've never been a huuuuge shopper. I'll buy a new purse once every couple of years and that's about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690266 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:36:03 +0000 rachiecakes 690266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: sometimes! usually when I'm shopping for something for DH or DS and I can't find anything for them and see a million things that I would like, hehe<br /> cute bag! can't believe it's only $189... so tempting.. haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690239 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:26:09 +0000 dagret 690239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: sometimes...but now you make me want to buy myself a bigger work bag as a present for going back in 2 weeks, devil woman! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690213 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:08:09 +0000 sea_bass 690213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: bahaha. That made me laugh.. Totally do the same thing! Things could be far, far worse than they are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690207 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:06:15 +0000 BananaPancakes 690207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I swear, I get as much of a high as returning things I've bought online as actually buying them. My SIl hates returning things because she feels bad about it for some reason. I volunteer to do it for her. It's kind of weird how much I love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-690110 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:11:20 +0000 illumina 690110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I over indulge when I'm not feeling down and don't even feel guilty, so I wouldn't worry about it! Nice bag though :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-689271 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:46:38 +0000 prettylizy 689271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: worth it! lol!</p> <p>We just got our tax return in and DH had to make me promise not to just go on a spending spree..... sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-689261 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:44:37 +0000 petunia354 689261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am notorious for going on a spree and then getting buyers remorse and returning most/all of what I bought. I guess the act of buying or ordering things is the rush I need and then when I get them home I realize it wasn't worth it and end up returning it. I really need to stop though, it's a lot of work, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688620 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:14:59 +0000 T-Mom 688620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally bought a crazy expensive pair of shoes a few weeks ago and it felt really good. Until I couldn't even rationalize it to myself why i should spend the money and back they went. Returning them felt even better than buying them, let me tell you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688602 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:11:18 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 688602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: loooooooooove that bag &amp; don't feel guilty! It's awesome!</p> <p>And yes I but like crazy but, I don't feel guilty. I guess I don't have a conscious. I make sure we cn afford it and then I go for it. I bought a BUNCH of spring/summer items today. In excited to wear them as its warming up a bit in MI. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688558 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:05:47 +0000 mrsjyw 688558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. Retail therapy + me time = stress reliever</p> <p>I try not to feel bad any more. I work hard and I don't indulge often n I'm always thrifty and nvr go over what we can afford. Mamas deserve pick me ups too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688556 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:05:24 +0000 autumnlove 688556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love retail therapy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688547 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:03:44 +0000 HLK208 688547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but not currently since we're buying a house. Retail therapy is the WORST after I have a baby. It's like a post partum symptom that no one told me about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688414 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:42:40 +0000 heffalump 688414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put things in my cart but take them out if they aren't needs before I checkout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688368 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:33:28 +0000 swedishfish 688368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely practice retail therapy but I'm trying to control my shopping. That bag is gorgeous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688358 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:31:32 +0000 MamaMoose 688358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: @lawbee11: Watching teen mom is what got me through the first few weeks of motherhood when I was sure I was doing everything wrong!!</p> <p>I've never been a huge shopper so retail therapy doesn't do too much for me. I usually go to the spa if I'm feeling super bummed but that's a little tougher now that I have a baby!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688345 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:28:15 +0000 MrsH 688345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: glad to help. Sometime you need to do stuff for you :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688343 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:26:50 +0000 PrincessBaby 688343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: hmmmm. Interesting point. That may be my new mantra! I think I feel guilty bc it's for ME and not H or DH. But that is just silly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688339 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:25:07 +0000 MrsH 688339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I utilize retail therapy. No, it doesn't make me feel guilty. I figure it is less expensive than actual therapy ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688338 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:24:57 +0000 PrincessBaby 688338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: lol...I have told DH so many times that if they can do this keeping a baby alive thing, then I know we can too!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688332 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:23:31 +0000 lawbee11 688332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually watch Teen Mom and then I feel better about myself :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688327 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:22:25 +0000 MrsStar 688327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I love that bag! Unfortunately I don't have the funds for retail therapy - wish I did though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688322 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:20:52 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 688322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really have the extra money for retail therapy, but I would if I could!<br /> Whenever i am feeling down I like to walk around stores and just imagine the things i would buy....; ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688320 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:20:47 +0000 knittylady 688320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! It's my vicious cycle. I totally do retail therapy and often feel worse after. :( </p> <p>On the bright side that bag is gorgeous! Can't feel too bad once you're rocking it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-stuff-to-make-yourself-feel-better-and-then-feel-guilty#post-688315 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:18:36 +0000 PrincessBaby 688315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH left today to go back to work offshore for 3 weeks...So it's just me &amp; Little H for a while...I was pretty bummed he had to go, and I bought this cute bag on the online Coach outlet sale today because I thought it would make me feel better.. I rationalized that it can double as a diaper bag and is my favorite color = Happiness.</p> <p>And now I feel guilty for dropping $200 on ANOTHER bag. And I'm still sad about DH! </p> <p>Oh well...Maybe when it gets here I'll feel better;)</p> <p>Do you indulge yourself when you're bummed out?</p> <p>[attach=1247/13/mkp9z1.600x390.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1247/13/mkp9z3.600x394.image.jpg] </p>