With two kids in tow wherever I go, I evaluate every stop I need to make. What do I need once I get there? Is it worth unloading the kids and re-loading? What are the chances that one or both kids will melt-down mid-errand? Unless I feel pretty confident that I need a particular item and that both kids will be angels, I order it online. Yes, I live in 2011, and unless it has a drive-through or involves milk or beer, I shop on the world wide web. My bike-commuting husband is groaning right now.
I realize that some of you may be skeptical, but in addition to the convenience factor, it’s also almost always less expensive than what I would pay if I walked into the store. In the last month or so, I’ve ordered party supplies, office supplies, wedding and birthday gifts, legal documents, diapers, and infant formula online. And, before every purchase I do a search for promo codes.
Whether it’s zulily, Shutterfly, Legal Zoom, or Papa John’s, type in the website you are using and “promo code” into a Google search. Chances are, you’ll find something. There are very few sites that don’t have some kind (unadvertised) discount running, but you have to do your homework. The best two resources for discounts that come up in my Google searches are retailmenot.com and couponccabin.com. Whether it’s free shipping, or a discount off my total purchase, I save time and money, plus I get to shop in my owl pj’s.
Happy Shopping!
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