https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:41:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping/page/2#post-2107756 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:06:17 +0000 Greentea 2107756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never shop and it's sad :( ok, not really sad but I would love to, I am just kind of a tight wad. I did just go wild at H&amp;M for LO but she needed larger items for summer and it was wonderful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping/page/2#post-2107715 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:07:33 +0000 Kimberlybee 2107715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really enjoy shopping at the stores but don't enjoy online shopping at all. I always wait for sales and good deals but the exceptions are her shoes since I need it in current sizing. I can't seem to find the ones I like on sale so I buy her shoes as needed. Most of my fun money goes to DD's wardrobe but I'll be sizing up from now on to help it last longer. Her growth has been consistently at 50% on the charts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping/page/2#post-2104938 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:07:49 +0000 blackbird 2104938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: heh, i hear ya. Hopefully you can find someone to give you a quick run-down. I'd do it if i could! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping/page/2#post-2104936 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:07:02 +0000 sera_87 2104936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sold 5 boxes of clothes for 180$, and then turned around and spent 72$ of that on new clothes. To be fair though, lo1 needed pants and pjs in the next size up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104927 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:59:10 +0000 Ra 2104927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I can do the basics but I need someone to sit down with me and walk me through a pattern. I want to learn! I loooove harem shorts on B. </p> <p>I've been doing some product trades for shorts but I still catch myself getting sucked in to buying absurdly priced shorts and justifying it as supporting another mom. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104920 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:54:58 +0000 blackbird 2104920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: Can you sew at all? shorts are *so absurdly easy* to make. I have a feeling it'll be my addiction this summer. But yeah, $30 for a pair of shorts that took 30 minutes to make and $5 worth of fabric is not something I can stomach! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104912 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:48:26 +0000 shellio 2104912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have so many hand me downs, I am able to resist buying much for my 2 boys. If this third one is a girl, though, I'm worried about this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104910 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:48:08 +0000 Ra 2104910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I think I'd feel less guilty if I was shopping at Baby Gap or Carters or something because at least then you are getting deals. I spend a good portion of the day on IG because of W&amp;H so I mostly shop small snd that can get ridiculously expensive. $30 on a pair of shorts?! Really? Yet I can't stop because it's sooooo cute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104909 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:47:49 +0000 blackbird 2104909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tend to be more loose with my checkbook at Once Upon a Child, but honestly, I try to keep her wardrobe small and full of things I really like that aren't crazy expensive. Just doesn't get my jollies off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104905 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:46:28 +0000 illumina 2104905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not anymore. Maybe in her first year...but that novelty has kind of worn off now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104899 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:43:26 +0000 Smurfette 2104899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She has an insane amount of clothes. Hand me downs and then stuff that I buy. I am trying really hard to hold off and wait to buy spring and summer stuff. But it is so hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104894 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:37:54 +0000 BandDmommy 2104894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend an absurd amount on clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104883 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:24:53 +0000 NovBaby1112 2104883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all, I hate shopping and rarely buy me or LO clothes, unless we actually need something, and then it's something practical and inexpensive. She ruins all her clothes by playing/etc so I always buy just practical play clothes when I do. I'm not a shopper though. Hate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104867 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:07:36 +0000 ILoveLettie 2104867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I totally agree with your comment that "free triumphs style for a toddler" in my mind as well. I was raised with parents that could have afforded to buy me new clothes but it wasn't a priority. Everything I wore was a handmedown, gift, or consignment. This meant they prioritized traveling with us and saving for our college which are bigger financial priorities than clothes for us as well. We get a lot of gifts of clothes for her and when we need to supplement that we'll shop at Goodwill or yard sales during the summer. Definitely not judging people who buy cute clothes for their kids at all; that's great and your kid is likely better dressed than mine ;) It's just a personal/family priority. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104858 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:02:21 +0000 Anagram 2104858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not anymore! Being married to my particular husband has really changed my views on shopping. He grew up in a developing country and is really good at pointing out how so many things I thought were necessary before are really "wants" and not necessary. I buy very little for LO--clothes or toys. We get a fair amount of handmedowns, because I have a 3 year old neice. I'd say 90% of LOs clothes are hand-me-downs or gifts and I've learned to appreciate those, even when they aren't my taste...just because free trumps style for a toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104841 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 06:40:02 +0000 mrsjyw 2104841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go through phases. I'll go months without buying (a ton). But then I'll shop a few days every week and have packages and bags for days on end. Happens a lot during winter time. And now with my belly getting bigger and having a baby in a different season.... And with DH going through a shopping for work clothes phase himself :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104810 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 05:10:46 +0000 AprilFool 2104810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had been so good until recently when I placed 2 GAP orders but I pride myself on waiting for good sales and only buying sale items. Once I get a good deal it's a bit like a drug and I'm looking for the next one and I internet shop when I am bored. </p> <p>I have a huge amount of items (50) in my GAP cart just waiting for good sales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104803 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:34:15 +0000 lamariniere 2104803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a major deal-seeker, so I hold out unless I find good deals, especially for the LOs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104802 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:15:49 +0000 Cherrybee 2104802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love shopping for E!!! </p> <p>The problem is (and this is a first world problem if ever I heard one), we are up to our ears in gifted clothes so E is usually dressed head to foot in things I haven't chosen for her and I only really get to buy her practical stuff like vests and PJs! Man, that kid has a lot of cute PJs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104797 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:04:34 +0000 StbHisMrs 2104797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having a very hard time with DD1 being super picky, currently she'll only wear one dress (I've hidden it a few times too), or leggings with a t-shirt. None of the cute sweaters or long sleeve shirts. I went a little overboard with Crewcuts and she despises it all :bummed: </p> <p>Dd2 is inbetween sizes and so I'm a little weary on buying her too much right now.</p> <p>I'm super stoked about garage season this year, that will hopefully curb my spending spree! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104796 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:54:30 +0000 lemondrop 2104796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It waxes and wanes depending on how busy my schedule is. Lately I've been working too much to even grocery shop... I'd like to think it all balances out :silly: I loooove to bargain hunt though, I really enjoy trying to find a good sale. </p> <p>It also goes right along with my mood, summer time is worse for me since it is unlivable outside, so we go to the air conditioned stores to get out of the house instead of the zoo like we do in the winter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104788 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:18:38 +0000 shopaholic 2104788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: @PinkElephant: Ditto. :happy: I'd cut back a lot recently for LO since she's growing slower and increasingly picky about what she wears. But I had very little self-control at Baby Gap's sale today. :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104697 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:46:33 +0000 regberadaisy 2104697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: hahaha this is me! I spend way too much time window shopping online but 9/10x not buying anything. It takes me forever to decide to buy something because I keep waiting for a better sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104680 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:33:32 +0000 erinpye 2104680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I saved everything from DD1, and DD2 is wearing it all, plus outfits people have bought for her. I can only think of 2 clothing items I've bought new for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104675 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:30:34 +0000 MamaG 2104675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh! We saved everything from LO1, so in theory I don't need anything for LO2, except a few things to fill in some seasonal gaps, it's so hard!</p> <p>I'm guilty of buying things that don't fit well or LO decides she doesn't like and never returning them too. </p> <p>I have a cart full at old navy of spring/summer dresses today and the current sale is ending. I should probably go to bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104653 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:11:15 +0000 jedeve 2104653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: same here! And then I realized LO1 was so tough on his clothes (especially since he didn't have that many and they were washed frequently) that a lot of stuff wasn't in great hand me down shape. But kids clothes are kind of meant to get dirty, so whatever!</p> <p>I really hate spending money on the bigger items - coats, shoes, when they will get worn so few times. </p> <p>I don't think we have a ton of clothes and so much of it doesn't get worn anyway. Whenever I go to pack up clothes they have grown out of, I find a few shirts that haven't been worn. </p> <p>I am excited about easter outfits though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104622 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:47:26 +0000 Mae 2104622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sort of have the opposite problem! I want to be the mom who has a kid that is always perfectly dressed but I can't help but think how fast she grows out of everything and how everything seems like such a huge waste of money. I tend to only buy what she really needs and do that begrudgingly lol. I think when she is a little older and not outgrowing sizes every 3 months I will probably be more into shopping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104619 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:44:47 +0000 PrincessBaby 2104619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend a lot of money on both of my girls. I have a million ways to justify it. Today I got a F&amp;F coupon for Gap and I hit the outlet and went nuts. I also have a weakness for matching smocked stuff. I like to buy DD1 the Big Girl smocked dresses and then the matching smocked bubble for DD2. Justification is that this is the only time I'll get to dress them like this, haha. </p> <p>Between buying for them and buying house stuff, I'm kind of a monster:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104614 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:39:26 +0000 rachiecakes 2104614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've started shipping things to work so DH doesn't freak out. (He WAH during the day and has been signing for a LOT of packages lol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-hard-time-reigning-in-the-shopping#post-2104599 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:28:37 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2104599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a $130 Gymboree order last month and a $100 tea collection in dec. All stuff on sale but still! The Gymboree one I probably wouldn't have done if I wasnt on bed rest... And talking about this makes me wanna shop! Terrible! </p>