I stopped at TARGET today for a few odds and ends. The store seemd extra extra busy! Is the economy good or bad right now? Were people shopping early for the Holidays or maybe trying to get out of the house since it was so rainy and cold out? I am not sure. Next time I am out I am going to try to observe the stuff in everyones carts. I find it curious to see what everyone is buying! The store was full to the brim with Christmas! I looked at the Holiday DVD's and had to run away!
They were so wonderful and I wanted to buy at least three! Heaven help me!
I finished my youngest child's gifts today. She wanted a big item so that took up most of her budget. My goal is to again...throw away catalogs.....I got three today but to stay out of stores as much as possible.
I find it amazing that I get so easily sucked into impulse purchases and feeling like I gotta have it. It is nutty to me how self control can literally fly out the door.
I decided to make my college son a care package. Cookies, licorice and reeses cups. So that will be put together and mailed on Monday. He has been on my heart lately. Hopefully he enjoys all that sugar!
My middle daughter is making a Christmas paper chain and paper snowflakes inthe family room. She is in 7th grade but still likes to do silly paper crafts. It is relaxing to be doing something simple and stress free for her and me.
Sunday I will pay my bills. They are organized and ready to be completed.
I am so glad I grocery shopped on Thursday! We are having horrible rain and wind. I am looking to my pantry to feed us and not making any extra trips to the grocery. Each day I stay home from there the better I feel. Tonight was meatloaf, sunday is Mexican and then a breakfast dinner on Monday. I like working my plan.
Well have a nice weekend everyone. Take time to review your menus for the week or create one so the stress this week is not so bad. Enjoy throwing out catalogs or recycle them. Turn off some un-needed lights as well....every bit helps as you of course know.
My yard is again full of leaves from the wind...isn't fall wonderful? I am looking forward to Thanksgiving. What a blessed and lovely time that will be for us.
Christmas Christmas Everywhere!
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My kids are not huge fish fans..but I am.
Have a good day!
November 16th, 2008 at 02:31 pm 1226845882
FPMom, I had to laugh at throwing away the catalogs. I usually do, but I like to peruse Wireless and Signals. They HAD to go - my family(parents and brother) area all trying to move to simplicity and do away with Holiday Knickknacks. However, I actually thought about buying my parents Dept. 56's version of Ralphie's house from the Christmas Story (our cult favorites) for $65 AND my brother the small leg lamp from the same movie for $40. Do they need any of that stuff? No. Do I? No. Out went the catalogs!
November 16th, 2008 at 05:49 pm 1226857775
What's in my cart - I did hit the dollar spot for some stocking stuffers (along with everyone else it seems - that aisle could be a tad bigger!) My cart automatically heads right to the sale and clearance racks and shelves. Gripped tightly in my hand is my list. I'm getting tense just writing this - did I mention I don't do shopping well?
We still make paper snowflakes at our house - as if we don't have enough of the real stuff. They are fun and addictive to make! Enjoy your weekend!!
November 16th, 2008 at 06:33 pm 1226860382
Yes every mom seemed to be crowded at the dollar spot at TARGET! I have made a tiny vow to not go there and get a tiny bit more creative on stocking stuffers this year. Is shampoo and toothpaste creative???? Wish me luck!
November 16th, 2008 at 07:46 pm 1226864806
I stay away from Target at all costs, I don't like their return policy.
Toothpaste and shampoo? Well, I don't know, but good luck! I did pick up some simple nail care items for my oldest.
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