https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:16:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136721 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:52:39 +0000 Alivoo01 136721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I"m not a bigger shopper for clothes so I could probably do it. However, I might complain I need more clothes, but I'm too lazy and impatient to go shopping. Ha! So glad my hubby does it for me. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136659 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:30:21 +0000 mrsjyw 136659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm usually a shopper, but since I've gotten our BFP. Only bought maternity-wearable clothing. I refuse to buy anything this summer or fall. There's no point! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136537 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:39:37 +0000 LuLu Mom 136537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a shopper, but have cut back since becoming pregnant, it's just not as fun. My mom took me maternity clothes shopping to get me a starter wardrobe and I have just been wearing those pieces none stop. It's depressing, I tried to go "normal" clothes shopping for a shirt to wear for my birthday and I left in tears. Nothing looked good! So I will have to sick to maternity or shoes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136534 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:35:26 +0000 Andrea 136534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: i haven't had any other hairs grow back except for the ones during pregnancy so i think it was just due to crazy hair growth during that time. otherwise, i think the results are great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136521 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:24:10 +0000 Minnie_Girl 136521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I very rarely go shopping, but now that I'm pregnant I'll definitely have to go hunting for some maternity clothes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136518 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:22:11 +0000 looch 136518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I don't expect it to be 100% removal forever, I have a terrible time with ingrown hairs so if it even reduces it by 50% that's a victory for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136515 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:19:56 +0000 Mrs. Bee 136515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: my friend got her underarms, bikini line, arms, and legs done. she said it was the best money she ever spent too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136449 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:33:03 +0000 cupcakemama 136449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, crazed shopper here. Or maybe sometimes it just seems/feels like it! In my defense a lot of my pre preg stuff doesn't fit well and as it's too big I am telling myself that it will never fit so need new stuff! I also am finding all these US sites that ship so the world is my oyster! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136426 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:57:52 +0000 purrpletulips 136426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually only buy clothing for myself if it is a necessity (i.e. shoes need replaced, etc). However right now I'm doing a lot of shopping because the majority of my maternity clothes were geared to winter and I need some for summer. I do try to only buy stuff on sale, Craigslist and e-bay to try and keep costs down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136386 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:14:45 +0000 Andrea 136386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I did laser down there and some of it grew back while I was pregnant! I was so bummed. I plan on doing a touch up once I am done having kids. </p> <p>I could probably go a year without shopping for myself as well. The temptation is really not the same once the LO came along and I have to be a lot more frugal on myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136353 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:58:05 +0000 looch 136353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am doing that with my health and beauty items, I have a large stash I need to work through, but if I do run out of something specific I will replace it.</p> <p>Same with clothes, shoes, accessories unless they are for special occasions. I did make one exception though, and that is to allocate my clothing money to laser treatments for my bikini line. I've had 5 treatments so far and it is the best money I have ever spent, wish I did it sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-136004 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:33:20 +0000 SAHM0811 136004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ever since I had #1, I pretty much stopped shopping for myself... Especially the first year. It was easy... I didn't even realize it, but I pretty much only shopped for her. It was just much more gratifying! Same now with #2 this past year. I'll probably only go back to shopping if I go back to work and need office clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135997 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:28:59 +0000 lavender 135997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome! I'm more of a sales rack girl, and buy stuff on the whim. Wish I had the willpower to go the rest of the year without shopping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:26:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 135993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Zulily addiction, but I haven't bought a single item since Jack Jack was born and don't intend to indefinitely. For me it's about economics and being green. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135941 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:04:58 +0000 heffalump 135941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've already gone a year without shopping! I used to shop like crazy.... when my parents were paying my bills. But now we just don't have extra money for things we don't need. I did just go on a shopping spree- but it was because my mom pushed me out the door, said she was babysitting LO and the pup, and handing me her credit card. Who's going to say no to that?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135938 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:03:44 +0000 winniebee 135938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Impressive! I love to shop and even got a lot of maternity clothing (and doh will have spent 6 wks on bedrest so some were a waste!). I am buying a one piece bathing suit for post baby and I may need to get some new pants in the fall when i return to work as I have no idea if I will be able to squeeze back into my pre preg size....but otherwise I am done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135934 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:34 +0000 chopsuey 135934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could probably go til the rest of the year without shopping too. I wanted to pick up some maternity clothes, but I bet I could do without--especially since I'm always home anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135929 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:57:56 +0000 banana 135929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as clothes/shoes/accessories, I probably buy one thing a month, which could range from $10 - $100. I don't normally shop for myself anymore (so sad). I have plenty of clothes/shoes/bags to last me until we're financially more secure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135920 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:51:21 +0000 MamaMoose 135920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I'm impressed!! I'm actually really not a big shopper. I just kind of grab things if something catches my eye. But it's almost always in inexpensive stores: gap, target, etc. but I don't think I would make it a whole year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ive-given-up-shopping#post-135917 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:48:24 +0000 Mrs. Bee 135917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that means clothes, shoes, and accessories. I will still be buying makeup, but only when I run out of a product I use regularly..</p> <p>I just don't get out much anymore with two kids, and I dress so much more casual now. I've shopped more than my fair share pre-kids, so I figure I can go without for a year, since our childcare costs are so high and two kids are expensive!</p> <p>How often do you shop for clothes, shoes, and accessories? </p>