Today’s theme for the December I Heart Faces Photo-a-Day Challenge is “shopping.” So, I’m going to show you the way I do most of my Christmas shopping.
If you know me at all, you’ll know that I have a natural affinity for Target. I walk in there intending to pick up, say, body wash, and come out with a cart full of other stuff that I am 100% sure we NEED. I think they put some sort of hypnotizing music on in that store, or something. Seriously. Target is like a magnet to me…and my wallet. So, if I were to take a second photo of shopping, it would be Target bags. But, as it is, I don’t do the majority of my Christmas shopping there. Most of my Christmas shopping is done via Amazon through their amazing Prime program. (Read my glowing post about it from last year.) I tend to think of Amazon as the Target of online retailers. Pretty much, if you want it, Amazon has it. AND, it ships directly to your door. During this busy shopping season, that’s music to my ears! No crowds, no long lines, no tight parking space — just a few clicks and the next thing you know boxes show up on the doorstep. Brilliant!
If you don’t have Amazon Prime yet, let me recommend it again. You get free second-day shipping on Prime items, video streaming and instant Kindle book access. Seriously, check it out. This is something that we gladly spend money on each year because it ultimately saves us a bundle. We order so much from Amazon. We use Amazon for our own purchases, for shipping gifts all over the place, for ordering bulk items like toilet paper, for streaming videos online*, for Kindle books and more. I’m telling you all, it’s amazing! (*When I had the flu last year, I caught up on both seasons of Downton Abbey via Amazon! Season one was free and season two was a great price! All the more reason to love it!) Amazon Prime is one of our best purchases each year. Highly recommended for anyone, really. And, if you have small children, check out Amazon Mom for great deals on baby and toddler needs. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Amazon rocks!
So, there’s my photo-of-the-day combined with a consumer tip for you all. Happy shopping and HAPPY WEEKEND!!
Blessings,
Kelly