DO YOU HAVE AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR SHOPPING THIS TIME OF YEAR???

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

I do. And when I chart previous years, I see a real pattern of shopping for anything and everything this time of year--makeup, skincare, clothes, shoes, home decor, groceries, wine, etc.!

I think there is more than one reason for this. First, stores are stocking for the upcoming holidays. If not out and about shopping, my mail slot doesn't disappoint. I seem to be getting an abundance of catalogs. Of course, there is always online shopping!

Then weather is a factor. I behave much like a squirrel storing nuts. I have the feeling that I better buy now before I have to deal with snow and ice.

What about you? Do you have certain times of the year when your shopping is greater than other times or is your shopping static?

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Actually, my desire and need to shop tapers off around this time of the year. I was born a shopaholic, shopping is my hobby. Shopping for myself, I should say. At this time of year, I'm shopping more for others and it's simply not as much much fun.

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

YES!!! All the stores are having sales and good values and I buy ""me"" presents!

maddiecat · ‎03-09-2010

Hi, magic!

Years ago, when shopping for Christmas gifts, I had a "one for them, one for me" mentality. But my budget is tighter now and I really have to put more thought into purchases for me.

I have already started Christmas shopping and am so happy to have a few gifts marked off my list!

There are always the after-Christmas sales, right? Wink

miata1 · ‎06-20-2010

I agree about shopping this time of year. However, I am a shopper and that seems to be my hobby. I love shopping for clothes and when the holidays roll around, there I am and I start to see things that I want too so I always get a little something for me for under the tree. I also love to stroll around the stores and look at the Christmas trees and decorations. There are times when I do not buy anything and just enjoy looking at everything shiny and sparkly.

Miata 1

MomCat · ‎09-12-2010

Yes, I seem to buy more for myself this time of year. Not only cosmetic items, but home décor as well.

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

On 11/6/2014 maddiecat said:
Hi, magic!

Years ago, when shopping for Christmas gifts, I had a "one for them, one for me" mentality. But my budget is tighter now and I really have to put more thought into purchases for me.

I have already started Christmas shopping and am so happy to have a few gifts marked off my list!

There are always the after-Christmas sales, right?

maddie, I am impressed! You have already started your holiday shopping!

I guess the last couple months have been so hectic, I made some purchases that I might not normally have made, or at least I might have given more thought to them. I have even forgotten about some of the things I bought--since I haven't even recorded them yet on my spreadsheets!

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

I was born without the shopping gene. Honestly, I HATE to physically go to a store for the purpose of shopping---any kind of shopping. This is why I only make a trip to Wal-Mart every two months and buy multiples of everything to keep on hand, so that I stay out of the stores as much as possible. When I absolutely must go to the store, I go with detailed list in hand, buy what's on the list, and get out. I make one trip to the mall a year, to the Hallmark store to buy a Christmas ornament for my nephew. I pick out the ornament right away, pick out special holiday cards for my family, pay for my purchases and walk straight back to my car to head home. This year I conned my daughter into picking up the ornament while she was in the mall, and saved myself a trip. Our family is very small, and we don't do Christmas in a big way. My shopping is done, although I am waiting on one gift to arrive. I am not tempted to buy any more this time of year, compared to buying at any other time of year.