tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post3826066743110528706..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Shopping 101Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79955365711299496062008-10-16T01:16:00.000-04:002008-10-16T01:16:00.000-04:00First...I don't like clothes shopping either becau...First...I don't like clothes shopping either because of my weight. If it were't for my mother and Aunt blindly guessing and bringing me clothes for birthdays and Christmas(not to mention when they happen upon a good clearance sale), I would be living in nothing but the spousal unit's old MI t-shirts and pajama bottoms.<BR/><BR/>Now, in regards to taking your man shopping...I am SO with you. TheHMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039624607685855586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46348694689058242092008-10-10T21:19:00.000-04:002008-10-10T21:19:00.000-04:00i'm totally there with you on not shopping for you...i'm totally there with you on not shopping for yourself regularly. i think i dress my kids better than myself. i walk around looking liking a pauper. And, i dislike shopping with my husband. he is constantly rushing me, totally ruining it! love you blog, btw!Tequitiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325332275260804974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53207883205421700952008-10-06T15:26:00.000-04:002008-10-06T15:26:00.000-04:00I simply LUV this post but have to say that my hub...I simply LUV this post but have to say that my hubby loves shopping with me and often, I find that his critique is the most honest of all of my other girlfriends. I guess he became really great at shopping for the entire family since with all 3 of my children I spend the greater part of my pregnancy on bed-rest...Yawn! <BR/><BR/>So I depended on him for everything and secretly still do. I love Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32090125029400079182008-10-06T15:02:00.000-04:002008-10-06T15:02:00.000-04:00Thank you now if I could just print this and leav...Thank you now if I could just print this and leave it in a obvious place for my wife.Ira Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11219521123858219805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85375600306681457822008-10-06T02:31:00.000-04:002008-10-06T02:31:00.000-04:00Hi Dawn,I have been reading yoru blog quite often ...Hi Dawn,<BR/><BR/>I have been reading yoru blog quite often but alas am guilty of not commenting (a grave sin in blog'world) and beg your pardon for that.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, this post hits the nail dead on its head. Its truest representation of our feelings and the way we shop. Kudos!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60370773008825563692008-10-05T22:16:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:16:00.000-04:00I learned very early in my marriage that my husban...I learned very early in my marriage that my husband's idea of purgatory is more than five minutes in a grocery store. He was a puddle on the floor at six minutes. MUCH easier to leave him home and enjoy myself. Way to go Dawn, you got it!Sharlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494536899648651100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13636851001528258072008-10-05T10:53:00.000-04:002008-10-05T10:53:00.000-04:00This really made me chuckle!!! I actually hate sh...This really made me chuckle!!! I actually hate shopping so my husband is a bit lucky. AND I have gotten in the most trouble spending money at Lowes (like Home Depot) than anywhere else. I love to walk around and smell the lumber... dig in bins for hardware... check out industrial cleaning supplies...<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am a freak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28199099524904269132008-10-03T18:55:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:55:00.000-04:00Thank you!! You'll save a few husbands out there w...Thank you!! You'll save a few husbands out there with your wise tutelage.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45004408351396477392008-10-03T17:47:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:47:00.000-04:00Oh and this is my all time favorite "what to do wh...Oh and this is my all time favorite "what to do while the wife shops" activity. A must see, and probably one your older kids would enjoy as well. LOL<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDHp9C2KQAw<BR/><BR/>Yes, men do like shopping when they are like this guy. <BR/><BR/>ps, I LOVE home depot and lowes, more than jewelry and flowers anyday! But I know I am bizarre that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1026511564918930632008-10-03T17:37:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:37:00.000-04:00I found someone more honest than a mother or mothe...I found someone more honest than a mother or mother-in-law to take shopping with you. It is a teen daughter. If I say that I don't like those shoes because they make me look old (aka frumpy) she says, "welllllllll..." <BR/><BR/>Okay, I am 41, but I don't have to dress like a grandma! I want to have a touch of sofistication in my wardrobe to downplay the frumpy base of clothes I have to draw Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13882155379024536772008-10-03T17:34:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:34:00.000-04:00Unfortunately, I'm with you on not updating my war...Unfortunately, I'm with you on not updating my wardrobe much. There's just no time sans husband and wee ones.<BR/><BR/>However, your dissertation did explain why my husband continues to wear navy pants and socks with black shoes. EVERY time.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74725346492161431042008-10-03T17:14:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:14:00.000-04:00I take my hubs because I hate shopping and he like...I take my hubs because I hate shopping and he likes to pick out my clothes. But then, I usually don't like what he picks out and we get in an argument. <BR/>I don't know why, but I never learn. <BR/>From now on, I'm shopping by myself.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200306712474685343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62917802681874678712008-10-03T16:44:00.000-04:002008-10-03T16:44:00.000-04:00Thanks for saying something... some people I swear...Thanks for saying something... some people I swear! <BR/>www.teapotparties.com<BR/>http://teapotparties.blogspot.comTeapothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442425427378979022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71745038688660353022008-10-03T16:31:00.000-04:002008-10-03T16:31:00.000-04:00I agree. I don't want any kids along either, and ...I agree. I don't want any kids along either, and I don't want a time limit on my shopping trip, which is why I NEVER get new clothes. When my bigger friends shrink something, they give it to me. BUT, when you grocery shop, look for a bag that is labeled Hormel Premium Real Crumbled Bacon with Picnic Bacon. No more frying bacon at my house, and the stuff has 50% less fat than pan fried bacon.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22978017882512934582008-10-03T16:19:00.000-04:002008-10-03T16:19:00.000-04:00That was a great post! Loved it!That was a great post! Loved it!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825607388560812132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38377581906884941572008-10-03T16:05:00.000-04:002008-10-03T16:05:00.000-04:00Torture is the reason I TAKE my husband. Doesn't ...Torture is the reason I TAKE my husband. Doesn't help around the house, leaves his dirty clothes everywhere, can't do dishes, ect. Well, a few hours going from store to store, and sometimes back to the first store once I realized a few others really aren't cheaper- and lugging around all of my purchases as well as forking over extra cash when I blew through my budget more quickly than I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62472357819496245712008-10-03T15:34:00.000-04:002008-10-03T15:34:00.000-04:00ROFL!!!! SOOOOOO TRUE!!! Love it. Thanks for t...ROFL!!!! SOOOOOO TRUE!!! Love it. Thanks for the laugh--just what I needed this afternoon! ;0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13110400241734513062008-10-03T12:37:00.000-04:002008-10-03T12:37:00.000-04:00Lol! Oh how so very true! Poor guys.Lol! Oh how so very true! Poor guys.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365712215617335110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63218282981382437782008-10-03T11:58:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:58:00.000-04:00You are absolutely right, as usual!Once, my 19 yea...You are absolutely right, as usual!<BR/>Once, my 19 year old son met up with me in the women's dept. after he was done shopping. He asked what size a I was looking for, and I said 16W. He dutifully looked through the racks, and then held up a blazer and said" here's a 16 WIDE!" He was very upset when I informed him that the W was for woman's, not wide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-17068190608899099592008-10-03T10:51:00.000-04:002008-10-03T10:51:00.000-04:00We are living parallel lives! Minus three kids. ...We are living parallel lives! Minus three kids. I don't know how you do it and manage to still be FUNNY and interesting and as of my 2nd cup of coffee today, <BR/><BR/>YOU ARE MY IDOL!<BR/><BR/>You have my vote. And I approve this message.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365340273949626479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39673306973197695892008-10-03T09:36:00.000-04:002008-10-03T09:36:00.000-04:00I was blog surfing and found your post- so funny a...I was blog surfing and found your post- so funny and true to the last detail about the underwear. My DH had a few pair that got so nasty they got up and walked away. <BR/>What I love these days is shopping by MYSELF.The Accidental Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409271721074309249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68610885635757518812008-10-03T07:41:00.000-04:002008-10-03T07:41:00.000-04:00My friends are 300 miles away, my mother died 16 y...My friends are 300 miles away, my mother died 16 years ago, and my 17 year old daughter does not want to shop with me, so occassionally my husband goes with me just to keep me company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86869272052109352112008-10-03T05:33:00.000-04:002008-10-03T05:33:00.000-04:00I have to disagree also. My husband loves to shop,...I have to disagree also. My husband loves to shop, can't get him out of the store until he has walked from one side to the other & front to back. And if we are clothes shopping I need to be prepared to try on several items. He loves to spoil me & I have to make sure he does buy to much. When I wanted to get new bras & underwear he went crazy. I ended up with more than I would haveGypsy Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306183036349965990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64335438400445045972008-10-03T01:16:00.000-04:002008-10-03T01:16:00.000-04:00I agree! Of course I don't like shopping most of t...I agree! Of course I don't like shopping most of the time either so I try to make it as quick as possible. My reason has nothing to do with the fact that I'm getting fat (although it doesn't help, lol) but I have ADHD and the noise of crowded stores makes me bonkers. <BR/><BR/>I have a pretty great situation that works out as the PERFECT solution though. My hubby works in retail and is in charge Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14458655607993143062008-10-03T00:54:00.000-04:002008-10-03T00:54:00.000-04:00WOW! Great posting tonight! LOVE IT! I could not h...WOW! Great posting tonight! LOVE IT! I could not have said it any better! <BR/><BR/>A+ for this one!Welcome To My Loud Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558821521072724943noreply@blogger.com