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Reflections on a One Year Shift of My Shopping Habits

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Around this time of the year, I am normally shopping for many things. Some of these things are normal things that I need, but wear out over time. They include clothing, shoes, and a new purse. I also try to shop for home decor and seasonal decorations. Yet, for almost a year, my shopping habits have changed dramatically.

I noticed it near the end of last year, but it wasn’t until January of this year when I really began to notice. At first, I didn’t know why this happened, but over the past few months I began to realize the reason why my shopping habits have changed.

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Shopping at Home Goods and If the Trendy Internet Shopping Craze is Really Worth It

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Earlier this week, I decided to spontaneously stop by my closest Home Goods. I haven’t been to this particular Home Goods since the beginning of this year due to vehicle problems… and my own lack of motivation to actually shop. During this trip, I needed to go to the area for another reason. When I drove past the shopping area Home Goods is located, I remembered I wanted to shop for several things there. So, I decided it was a good idea to stop by!

While waiting for a price check on one of the items I was shopping for, I talked to the cashier about the store and a few other things. That was when she mentioned how popular Hello Kitty was last year. She talked about a long line for people to get into the store before it opened just to be able to purchase Hello Kitty merchandise.

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Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget- Tips and Tricks

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Christmas time is hard on anyone’s budget, especially if money is extra tight. I’ve had years when I couldn’t afford many gifts while other years I had money to splurge on Christmas presents. Along the way, I learned how to buy Christmas presents for someone without worrying about money as much as I used to. Since it’s the beginning of December, I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks for buying Christmas presents on a budget. Continue reading “Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget- Tips and Tricks” →