How do I stop shopping for my baby? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ahis_Mama · 07-25-2011, 07:52 PM

I didn't realize I would want to buy everything adorable for Ahi. Does this madness start to fade? Will it ever end? Will she end up with Kajillion clothes like my human kids? lol I just had to show this dress! Now I want it. lol

nychelse · 07-25-2011, 08:01 PM

I am having the same issues and my baby hasn't even arrived yet. He is still too young to come home!

nychelse · 07-25-2011, 08:02 PM

If you are a donating member you should try participating in the Gift exchange.. then you can shop for someone else and get something in return for your baby!

Yorkielover0102 · 07-25-2011, 08:11 PM

I went to the website, super cute stuff!!!! I don't blame you

McheleM · 07-25-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nychelse

If you are a donating member you should try participating in the Gift exchange.. then you can shop for someone else and get something in return for your baby!

She doesn't have enough posts to participate this time, and she would have had to sign up to yorkie talk before june.

CouversMom · 07-25-2011, 08:45 PM

I agree!! You won't be able to participate in this GE, but the next one you should be able to have enough posts. You get to buy lots of cute things for another pup and then you get a package in return. Shopping is a LOT of fun!

DvlshAngel985 · 07-25-2011, 08:47 PM

I don't think we ever get over it. It's worse when you have an enabled friend. Kaji and Missy now have matching bathrobes.

Ahis_Mama · 07-25-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I don't think we ever get over it. It's worse when you have an enabled friend. Kaji and Missy now have matching bathrobes.

oh my gosh...that's too cute!

That gift exchange sounds great! Will be looking forward to the next one.

I did a gift exchange with my babycenter.com forum when I was pregnant with my 2nd DD. It was so fun! I'm guessing this one will be just as fun too.

jadabug · 07-26-2011, 02:07 AM

We are participating in our first GE and I can already tell, it is going to be fun..as for shopping for your baby. I have had Jada for almost 3 years and I am worse now than I was when we first got her

ArmaniMan · 07-26-2011, 02:36 AM

Its hard to stop shopping for them! LOL! Some things I do to help are:

1. I clean their dresser out every season and sell the items we no longer use or that no longer fit- this money goes towards new stuff.

2. I self impose a 2 week period each month where I can't purchase anything for the dogs that is not necessary (literally necessary like food, medicine, etc.) This forces me to wait on things and gives me time to decide if I really need it or its just an impulse. Obviously, I still buy some things on impulse but it has helped me to cut down.

3. I have tried to be better about not buying things they can't wear more then once- like fancy dresses- Chloe refuses to keep them on, so she only gets one a year on her birthday now, we use it for photos and that is it.

These things have helped me to cut down on their "luxuries bill" but I still spend a ton! LOL! Shopping for them is fun, but even more fun is watching them with their new toys having a blast, or all curled up in their new bed- I just love seeing them happy.

RileyDC · 07-26-2011, 02:45 AM

It is veeeery addicting!! I have actually stopped shopping for clothing for Riley the past few months, but only because it has been soooo HOT here, in DC. But, as soon as Fall arrives, I know I will be back on it.

I got him in July, last year and he probably had 4 - 5 jackets by years end.

MI Yorkielover · 07-26-2011, 03:18 AM

You'll have to lock yourself in the house and walk away from the computer,lol

. Maybe an intervention

. I know it's sooo hard

nychelse · 07-26-2011, 04:27 AM

Too bad I found out about the Cloud 9 beds, I was actually weaning myself off of the super purchasing!

07-25-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	How do I stop shopping for my baby? I didn't realize I would want to buy everything adorable for Ahi. Does this madness start to fade? Will it ever end? Will she end up with Kajillion clothes like my human kids? lol I just had to show this dress! Now I want it. lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

07-25-2011, 08:45 PM	#6
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I agree!! You won't be able to participate in this GE, but the next one you should be able to have enough posts. You get to buy lots of cute things for another pup and then you get a package in return. Shopping is a LOT of fun! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-25-2011, 08:47 PM	#7
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I don't think we ever get over it. It's worse when you have an enabled friend. Kaji and Missy now have matching bathrobes. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-26-2011, 02:07 AM	#9
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	We are participating in our first GE and I can already tell, it is going to be fun..as for shopping for your baby. I have had Jada for almost 3 years and I am worse now than I was when we first got her __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-26-2011, 02:36 AM	#10
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	Its hard to stop shopping for them! LOL! Some things I do to help are: 1. I clean their dresser out every season and sell the items we no longer use or that no longer fit- this money goes towards new stuff. 2. I self impose a 2 week period each month where I can't purchase anything for the dogs that is not necessary (literally necessary like food, medicine, etc.) This forces me to wait on things and gives me time to decide if I really need it or its just an impulse. Obviously, I still buy some things on impulse but it has helped me to cut down. 3. I have tried to be better about not buying things they can't wear more then once- like fancy dresses- Chloe refuses to keep them on, so she only gets one a year on her birthday now, we use it for photos and that is it. These things have helped me to cut down on their "luxuries bill" but I still spend a ton! LOL! Shopping for them is fun, but even more fun is watching them with their new toys having a blast, or all curled up in their new bed- I just love seeing them happy. __________________ Armani & Chloe

07-25-2011, 08:01 PM	#2
nychelse YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 250	I am having the same issues and my baby hasn't even arrived yet. He is still too young to come home!

07-25-2011, 08:02 PM	#3
nychelse YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 250	If you are a donating member you should try participating in the Gift exchange.. then you can shop for someone else and get something in return for your baby!

07-25-2011, 08:11 PM	#4
Yorkielover0102 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 346 Blog Entries: 1	I went to the website, super cute stuff!!!! I don't blame you

07-26-2011, 02:45 AM	#11
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	It is veeeery addicting!! I have actually stopped shopping for clothing for Riley the past few months, but only because it has been soooo HOT here, in DC. But, as soon as Fall arrives, I know I will be back on it. I got him in July, last year and he probably had 4 - 5 jackets by years end.

07-26-2011, 03:18 AM	#12
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	You'll have to lock yourself in the house and walk away from the computer,lol. Maybe an intervention . I know it's sooo hard __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

07-26-2011, 04:27 AM	#13
nychelse YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 250	Too bad I found out about the Cloud 9 beds, I was actually weaning myself off of the super purchasing!