re: "it was on sale"

I read through the entire thread but I'm not sure if I remember it being mentioned if she works or not. If she does and she still puts in on her portion of the bills, there's nothing you can do to curb this besides talking to her about bringing home too much shite not needed. If she doesn't work, where and how is she getting money to spend?

Even though I spend my own money, I still hide my bags whenever I buy things. Not sure why I do, but I just do that. I just don't feel like dealing with the questions of why I bought what I bought and don't I have enough of it already. It's just a habit I have of spending money on things I want. I never overspend, but every time I attempt to go a pay period without unnecessary spending (clothes, salon visits, shoes, undergarments), it never fails that some store in the mall or online will have a sale. I always say as long as it's 50% or more off, it's a deal. I also stalk multiple websites at a time to ensure I'm getting the best price and have a Citibank price rewind card to dispute a lower price whenever I find it on something I've bought.

Good luck on curbing this habit with her. Talking about it won't hurt, but don't belittle or shame her because it leads to her hiding things. Just say you're concerned and want to ensure she's not overspending on these items.