So Much Cooler Online
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Man do I love the Internet. Nothing is more thrilling than buying things online. Matthew and I have discussed this topic at length and agree that this is so much more fun than in- person buying. Not that I shy away from the brick and mortar stores either. But, I digress.
There are 3 reasons why online shopping rocks. First off, you have the initial thrill of the hunt. The selection online is vast, much better than any store. So, there is lots to choose from. Secondly, the sheer joy of getting to punch the "add to cart" and "check out" buttons. And third, getting to stalk your prey as it makes its journey from parts unknown. This is otherwise know as "tracking".
I have lost count of the number of things we've bought online in the past week. Seriously. Most of the purchases are related to Marin's upcoming birthday. Decorations, gifts, and party favors for his guests are currently winging their way towards our doorstep. Let's not forget the awesome invitations I ordered last night at 2:15 a.m. Technically, I guess that was this morning. Five minutes ago, I ordered something for my favorite Aunt for her upcoming birthday. No, I'm not going to say what it is because I know that Jay reads this! Hi Jay!
Other than having an online shopping spree, I've been enjoying the nice weather and getting Marin's wardrobe ready for Spring. The community wide garage sale is 1 month away and I'm setting up again this year. I LOVE the community wide garage sales. The shoppers are crazy! It is almost as bad as Black Friday! Sitting in the lawn chairs on the driveway all morning, gossiping with the neighbors and my yard sale partners Tara & Carrie, is right up there with online shopping on the "awesome" scale.
Today I put up most of Marin's heavier winter gear and drug out some of his shorts. When I say "some" I mean the 30 or so pair that were in his closet. That doesn't count the ones that I had put in the "sale" bin upstairs that I know he'll be able to wear again this year because he is so skinny around the waist. So, he's good to go on shorts. I hit a sock sale at Baby Gap last night. You can never have too many socks. Marin also got new shoes at Stride Rite. He's in a 6 now.
Finally, I took just a peek into his swim trunk drawer. At first survey, I think he has 18 pair. Too bad most of them are 2T and way too big. He might be able to wear them by this winter. So, I guess that just means we'll be going to the beach at Christmas. Now we're talking.
Speaking of the beach, we're headed there soon. I can't wait. The 74 degree weather we have right now has me dreaming of the sand and sun in Florida. Marin may have to suffer and only take half a dozen of his swim trunks. He is a deprived child.
There are 3 reasons why online shopping rocks. First off, you have the initial thrill of the hunt. The selection online is vast, much better than any store. So, there is lots to choose from. Secondly, the sheer joy of getting to punch the "add to cart" and "check out" buttons. And third, getting to stalk your prey as it makes its journey from parts unknown. This is otherwise know as "tracking".
I have lost count of the number of things we've bought online in the past week. Seriously. Most of the purchases are related to Marin's upcoming birthday. Decorations, gifts, and party favors for his guests are currently winging their way towards our doorstep. Let's not forget the awesome invitations I ordered last night at 2:15 a.m. Technically, I guess that was this morning. Five minutes ago, I ordered something for my favorite Aunt for her upcoming birthday. No, I'm not going to say what it is because I know that Jay reads this! Hi Jay!
Other than having an online shopping spree, I've been enjoying the nice weather and getting Marin's wardrobe ready for Spring. The community wide garage sale is 1 month away and I'm setting up again this year. I LOVE the community wide garage sales. The shoppers are crazy! It is almost as bad as Black Friday! Sitting in the lawn chairs on the driveway all morning, gossiping with the neighbors and my yard sale partners Tara & Carrie, is right up there with online shopping on the "awesome" scale.
Today I put up most of Marin's heavier winter gear and drug out some of his shorts. When I say "some" I mean the 30 or so pair that were in his closet. That doesn't count the ones that I had put in the "sale" bin upstairs that I know he'll be able to wear again this year because he is so skinny around the waist. So, he's good to go on shorts. I hit a sock sale at Baby Gap last night. You can never have too many socks. Marin also got new shoes at Stride Rite. He's in a 6 now.
Finally, I took just a peek into his swim trunk drawer. At first survey, I think he has 18 pair. Too bad most of them are 2T and way too big. He might be able to wear them by this winter. So, I guess that just means we'll be going to the beach at Christmas. Now we're talking.
Speaking of the beach, we're headed there soon. I can't wait. The 74 degree weather we have right now has me dreaming of the sand and sun in Florida. Marin may have to suffer and only take half a dozen of his swim trunks. He is a deprived child.
