Tag Archives: shopping

Doing Nothing

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Linda Andrews

I would like to say that we relaxed all weekend, binge watching Gilligan’s Island and eating Bon- bons. Not quite. We spent Friday night and Saturday morning going to 7 stores to try to find the items on our grocery … Continue reading →

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Cramming it in

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Linda Andrews

I don’t know about you, but when we get paid, we tend to shop for all the food we need across two days. In theory, this means we don’t have to go out again for 2 weeks. Of course, theories … Continue reading →

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When CRS hits

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Linda Andrews

Last weekend, I’m not sure what happened to my brain but I had a serious case of CRS. That’s Can’t Remember Stuff (or another ‘s’ word of your choice). You see, we had gone to Costco and picked up some … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Back to school shopping. I know I don’t have school-age children but this is the time when I buy all my multi-colored pens for editing. Yes, I do at least 2 edits on paper. The purple ones are used first, … Continue reading →

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She’s making a list

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Linda Andrews

When I was young, the arrival of the Christmas catalogs were a magical time. I remember spending hours pouring over the pages, circling the items I wanted. For my children, they enjoyed the Christmas ads. I’d pick up the circulars … Continue reading →

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The Kindness Before the Storm—Talking to Strangers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Linda Andrews

I was out and about doing the normal frantic errands this weekend, wearing my ‘High Functioning Sociopath’ Sherlock shirt when a weird thing happened. People were talking to me. Hello? Don’t you know how to read my shirt? Apparently I … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Friday

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Linda Andrews

As a rule I tend to avoid going out on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I don’t like crowds. Apparently, retailers are targeting folks like me by opening up on Thursday night. You would think by the amount of typtophan (turkey) … Continue reading →

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Early Christmas Shopping—The Cooking Spree

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Yes, it’s that time of year again. No, not for present shopping. That happens on December 24th. I’m talking about the shopping before the holidays, the one I do to support my baking habit. One of the things I love … Continue reading →

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Coupons Are Evil

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Yep, the title says it all. And if you think about it, retailers are offering you a deal but only if you buy on their terms. Buy before dates. Buy between dates. Buy one get one deals. Forty percent off … Continue reading →

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A Croc for All Seasons

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Linda Andrews

I’m not a fan of shopping. In fact, I kind of hate it. I don’t like the crowds or having to search for things. I know what I want and just hope to grab it and leave. That rarely happens. … Continue reading →

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