Finding time in our society seems so tough. I feel as I am always in a rush and there is never time to just sit and enjoy life. My career keeps me on my toes and some days I feel as if it was all a blur. Several years ago, my mom told me if she could gift me anything, it would be time because I am always so busy. It did not really sink in then, as it was the life to which I had become accustomed.
Like many others being a wife and mother whom works full time keeps my life busy. It is funny to me now. I often find myself wondering how I found the time for the kid's activities whether it was for Dusty or Nikki we seemed always to be on the run. As they have grown, it seems there are fewer activities I have to drive them to but it seems I have found other ways to fill my time. |
I took on a second job with the thoughts of it helping to pay for college. It is a weekend job and it is only a couple of hours a weekend. Therefore, it does not interfere with my full time and the extra income does come in handy. However, it seems it also requires more time than I had to allow for.
I use to find shopping so enjoyable and relaxing but as I feel the stress of all the things I have to do, I often feel rushed. I do not seem to enjoy it as I use to. Since my schedule is busy, I find myself more and more doing my shopping online. I have found that the online shopping does not take as long and I tend to be more pleased with my purchases because I have more time to consider them.
Often times I will see things I like and so I add them to the "cart". The cart really feels up but as I go back through them before the purchase, I find that with the additional time to consider them the piece may not be right for me. I have often come back to the cart a day or so later and see how I feel about the item then. Am I still interested? Will I really wear this? Can I make more than one outfit out of this piece? Of course, the questions I consider for pieces are not always the same but I do feel I have time to make my decision on my own terms. |
I have also found that the clearance for some of my favorite stores online is unbelievable. They have great selections and the prices are really good. Many companies offer to ship it to their local stores for free so you do not even have to pay shipping. This usually takes a little longer to get the item but if you are not in a big rush, it works out. I have found that some other companies offer great rates for shipping. They may have flat $6 shipping or something comparable. However, beware, as there are some out there that will burn you up in shipping cost. |
My advice for what it is worth is learn your stores, check their websites, and find out what their shipping costs are or how they are figured. I am a firm believer that you should know what you are purchasing to ensure it is the best deal for you.
I hope that this will be useful to you and will help to free up time that you can spend with your beautiful family or amazing friends.