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.
