Confession - I WANT TO SPEND!

papagena

I really just want a pile of money so I can spend it.  Yup - I'm just putting it out there.  I want to be materialistic.  I want to try another wrap or two, and a ring sling (although I have a very generous offer to try a certain EFFer's, which I am greatly looking forward to), and I want to get the boys a few cute things to wear and I'd like a few new shirts that I feel cute and confident in. 

So, if anyone has a windfall they want to send my way, my pp addy is: ivegotthegimmes@mooch.com

So - how do you deal with sudden attacks of gimme-itis?

mrs.a.butler

I dealt with it by buying me 2 pairs of shorts and 2 shirts.  :P  

But I got money for mothers day  

sophabelle

i'm in the same boat.  the only thing that's helping me is that we are totally broke right now. :-( 

but i've totally got the gimmees! 

CABunny

I just bought a pair of shoes for each kid on kidsteals...so don't look to me for help. 

SWBs Wifey

I can't help.  I've got the gimmies right now too... but we just spent a chunk on some new pieces of furniture so... I'm trying to be practical and just plan the expensive vacation we're taking this summer to occupy my time. :-D

Lady Galadriel

I almost went on an Im miserable and I am going to cry if I want to on my birthday/mothersday spending binge.

On my list.. an hour long each pedicure/manicure with eco products

new capris since I only have 1 pair of something other than pants,

new bras, mine are broken,

new shirt that is not stained

a composter for my garden

and a gym membership.

crunchyNMmama

SouthSideDrea:

I have it too. I want to go shopping, buy new post baby clothes (to fit my new post baby body), I want to buy new shoes, get my hair done, a new handbag. I want new furniture.  

We live a very simple life.  We live in one of those old homes with the tiny closets and MH and I fit both our clothes in one tiny closet and share one small dresser.   I haven't bought new furniture since I graduated college, and we need a new couch and mattress desperately.  We buy almost everything second hand to be more EF.

 But I covet. 

I don't do anything about it.  I remember why we aren't buying new furniture right now (4 pets and a baby). 

 I remind myself that buying new clothes 5 weeks pp would be a waste of money because my body is not done changing. 

I am going to get my hair done though.  I have been hoarding a gift certificate  for 9 months. 

I stay out of stores, I don't window shop online.  

But still...

I feel the same way, but DH did bring me to GAP Saturday to buy a new pair of pants.  I am happy with my one pair because I feel better about me in my new pants, but I can totally relate to just wanting to buy a new wardrobe of clothes that fit (and maybe don't show leaky breast spots as much or breast pads...I am now wishing I owned more black tops!)

nsees

I have to admit that once I get like this I give in just a little bit and treat myself to some on sale goodies within our budget.  Even spending $30 on some new clothes makes me feel better.