Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Sanity

There was a time when shopping without leaving the house was reserved for shut-ins and the elite. But anyone who has bought anything in recent years knows that there’s been a worldwide shopping revolution. Today, you don’t need a personal shopper, an interior designer or someone to nod for you at auctions to buy whatever your heart desires, right from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

Some people would rather clean a carburetor than set foot in a store, while some of us love nothing more than diving into the 25¢ bin at a flea market, in search of those gaucho pants we’ve been coveting since 1964. Some approach shopping as a diabolical necessity; others view it as their main source of entertainment. Whatever your shopping style or budget, chances are, you don’t want to waste your time or your money.

When it comes to the holidays, even hard-core, world-class shoppers like myself find lines too long and time too short. So I’m going to save time, save money and save my sanity (not to mention save precious gas!) by ordering as much as I can online. A holiday without lugging packages and a heavy coat through hot, jam-packed stores is a little gift that I’m giving to myself this year. There’s nothing wrong with pampering yourself while you’re shopping for others, so i f you want to give yourself a really luxurious treat before the season shifts into full gear , you can find all kinds of gift certificates, day spa deals and group specials at SpaFinder . Or if it’s time to finally clean out your makeup bag, try experimenting with one of the beauty kits from smashbox, Stila, LORAC and others, available at Sephora.com, to m ake sure you look your best for holiday photos. Shipping is free on all orders over $50. And speaking of photos, what better time of year to get a new digital camera or camcorder from J&R ?

PETsMART and PETCO are also offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more, making it a good time to stock up on big bags of supplies, delivered right to your door. Also, check out the Red Tag savings of up to 70% off pet treats, toys, food and more at PetFoodDirect.com , and don’t forget little Puffball this holiday season.

So shoppers of the world, unite! Join the shopping revolution and rejoice in a hassle-free holiday this year. Start early and celebrate a season of savings with BondRewards points, coupons and special online offers. Shopping couldn’t be more rewarding!

Your city shopper,

Linda B.

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