Category: Shopping
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Shopping Lists
Grocery shopping would have to be one of things regardless of family size that EVERYONE must do. Here is No Excuses shopping list (A4 sized): Starting with the left hand side, (two columns on the left) FRUIT & VEG, COSTCO, BAKERY/BUTCHER & DOMINANT CLEANING PRODUCTS. FRUIT & VEG When I purchase fruit & veg, it…
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Express “self serve” checkouts ~ love em or hate em?
Grocery shopping, do you love it or hate it? Perhaps you are not fussed or find it very stressful? Either way, it must be done right? If you haven’t read about No Excuses shopping experiences then you can do so here. There is also a shopping list that I am happy to email upon request. …
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If you don’t ask, you don’t get!
For those who know me, I have always used this saying “if you don’t ask, you don’t get” and it is so true. Obviously it takes some courage and a bit of stamina to ask for things. Whether you are speaking to someone face to face or over the phone, business related or personal; asking for things…
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Why do they need 4 sharpeners?
Purchasing supplies, text books and stationery for the upcoming school year can be very daunting. Whether purchasing for a small of large family; the whole process can be a long and stressful one. Not only does it hit the pocket HARD, it also takes up a great deal of time and lots of running around. This…
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“Are they all yours”?
Shopping with children can be hard work. Parents of two or three children might think it bad, but have you tried shopping with seven? If possible, I try to avoid doing grocery shopping with the seven kids in tow, not becuase they are naughty or climbing the store shelves; it is because they like to help (they…
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Shopping with Children
Shopping with children can be a big effort and not something I enjoy doing. However, if I do happen to take my 7 children I always make sure they are in my sight. My little ones are strapped in a pram or their hand is being held by myself, hubby or an older child. …
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Shopping at Costco
So I went to the Melbourne Costco today (with a friend). This was a stock up of the things I can’t buy at aldi or Woolworths / Coles. The last time I went was about 4 months ago. My ‘cart’ before putting in the car. (Not called Trolley’s at Costco) This was pretty empty…
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Pantry Organisation
Perhaps some of you would like to know what the inside of my pantry looks like. Pantry organisation and storage is very important, especially when you shop on a 3 monthly basis. See my shopping lists here. Fortunately I do have the room to do this and the best way to organise a pantry (whether big or…