https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:50:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-369648 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:57:48 +0000 London Mama 369648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much everything but more due to lack of time to myself than financial necessity. All my shopping is in the supermarket these days, as well as some internet purchases for LO, so while our grocery bill has gone up all other spending is way down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368934 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:10:04 +0000 SugarplumsMom 368934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing because I was on lock-down way before LO came along. We emptied our savings for our down payment and as first time homeowners, and newly married, were preparing for all kinds of calamity that first year! It was just a ton of big expenses all at once and so we were very, very careful in our spending. I actually buy more things now compared to before (all for baby) since things have stabilized. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368933 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:09:56 +0000 mynoahbear 368933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Designer purses... I don't use them anymore since I carry around LO's diaper bag all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368925 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:54:24 +0000 autumnlove 368925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clothes, makeup, nice dinners, movies and going out to bars with friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368867 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:14:01 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 368867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eating at nicer restaurants... DH and I used to love to try new places, especially those that featured famous chefs or chefs that came on Top Chef... those that won a James Beard award, or every once in awhile even go to a Michelin starred restaurant. Not anymore! So hard to even consider splurging on a nice meal these days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368865 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:11:24 +0000 banana 368865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Manis/pedis and clothes! Now, I just spend all of my money on stuff for the kids. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368796 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:05:45 +0000 T-Mom 368796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Manicures/pedicures, regular haircuts...<br /> Now I just do those things when I have an event or photos! So sad... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368746 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:40:05 +0000 MsMini 368746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We almost never eat out now, I only get my hair done 1/2 as often, and I have only bought necessary clothes for myself (because I lost 4 sizes post-partum, so nothing really fit). Once I am back at work, I will probably treat myself more though (we get some pay on mat leave in Canada, but the max is about 1/4 of my usual net income) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368744 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:37:02 +0000 junebugmama 368744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had my hair done since I was pregnant. I used to go every 6 weeks and drop $180. I used to get pedi's every week. I got a massage once a month. Shit I pampered myself! Now baby is 5 months, I've gotten 3 pedi's and 1 massage because someone got me a gift certificate for one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368743 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:36:47 +0000 BoogieBea 368743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food. I used to spend so much money dining out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368741 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:35:15 +0000 HLK208 368741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clothes here too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368734 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:31:38 +0000 Mrs. Pen 368734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MungBean: same!!</p> <p>clothes for sure. I never buy anything for me, only LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368731 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:30:24 +0000 pinkcupcake 368731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clothes for myself! Now it's all about buying clothes for L. Ugh, wish little girl clothes weren't so cute! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-a-splurge-youve-eliminated-post-baby#post-368631 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:22:44 +0000 Mrs. Bee 368631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to spend a lot on my hair. Cuts, color and pricey products. Now I go to an inexpensive salon and use inexpensive products.</p> <p>What about you? </p>