Oh gosh, you're all so good! I am definitely more tightfisted with myself since having DS, alot more in fact, but if I need something, and no one else is going to miss out, then I buy it for myself. I don't have my hair done every six weeks anymore, but more like every 3-4 months. I'm not that selfless that I can go without everything . Although buying new things is a real treat for me these days, and it's only what I really need, TBH I think it would make me quite depressed and unhappy if I never ever had anything nice and new.

Sammi, you need to justify it for yourself........think of what you're saving in car costs by walking the boys to school.......more than it would cost for a good pair of shoes I bet! If you're doing that much walking you need good support . Do you want me to come up with more reasons???