My version of the booky Christmas tree on THIS post. 😄
I went to Sainsbury's for a few things that I needed for Alan, and noticed that my usual tissues were reduced to just £2.50 for a twin pack instead of the usual £4. It just had to be done, so I bought four double packs, and for some reason instead of £6 being deducted at the till £7 came off.
I'm happy, and safe from a tissue famine until well into next year. 😁
I'm doing my very best to do this from now on, not just for Christmas but beyond and all though next year. I've even cancelled Amazon Prime.
Sue xx
I had to laugh, Sue. It's comforting to know it's not just me that has a wardrobe full of tissues and loo rolls! The kids make fun of me but who did they turn to in times of covid and loo roll shortages? I felt so smug!
ReplyDeleteWe have Amazon prime, mostly for football for other half and a few series that we both like. I try very hard to buy locally if i can. Trouble is, Amazon give people what they want. Especially young, working families with no time to shop locally.
Hope all is less stressful with your visits to mum. Thinking of you. X
I cancelled my entire Amazon account a couple years ago in protest at some shenanigans or other, I can’t even remember which one now. Hand on heart, I haven’t missed it.
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But amazon kindle, though!... I've never had prime, we don't have any of the TV you have to pay for.
ReplyDeleteI cancelled Prime. It made buying things just too easy. Local trade where possible, even if it's just local branches of bigger chains, it still keeps local people in work.
ReplyDeleteGood bargain on the tissues! I generally stock up on paper goods at this time of the year, buying enough for about 6 months, but, I need to see what I have in stock before I buy anymore.
ReplyDeleteI think the tissue mound needs a few twinkly lights to finish it off.
ReplyDeleteI have never had Prime nor buy much on Amazon, just the odd book sometimes when they send me a £5 off £ 20 spend and free postage. Our local village shops which at one time were bakers, greengrocers, hardware, knitting wool etc are turning into beauty and nail parlours, dog washing, take aways, turkish barbers and now a dreadful vape and American sweets and snacks shop complete with flashing neon lights. I would shop locally if there were any proper shops anymore to buy from.
We've never had Prime. I've bought some recent Christmas stars from an independent business. Although they're beautiful, the wait for them was over a week with the delivery service they use. I can understand why people use Prime purely from a speed point of view. I've vowed next year to only buy things in person, wherever I'm able.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't need your tissues for a cold!!
ReplyDeleteOur favourite tissues too and since we had the new boiler fitted, there is room in the cupboard for toilet roll and tissues. I bought an advent panel to make a calendar for my daughter and it took about two weeks to arrive but it was bought from a small business in Dundee and definitely worth the wait. Catriona
ReplyDeleteGood prices there - something extra in your pocket - definitely nothing to sneeze at!
ReplyDeleteWhere there are bargains, they must be purchased, I do agree. I hate getting down to the last of anything important and like to make sure there are plenty of supplies.
ReplyDeleteI buy local when I can, but I won't be going without Prime. It's just too handy. I hate shopping, and for things I need but can't find locally, it's just brilliant. Now our Morrisons has Amazon lockers in it and I can get stuff sent there, it's even better. I've been an Amazon customer since 1999 when I first bought a book there. I don't particularly like Bezos but I'm not prepared to make my life harder over it.
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