A Clever Title About Nothing At All

[partiallysunny]

I cleaned out the dryer. While gross, it didn't really seem clogged. We'll see what happens when I dry laundry tonight. At least it's not a fire hazard any more.

I should go grocery shopping tonight. I don't want to. I hate it in the first place, but add new stores I don't know the layout of and my husband... Blah.

(and yes, I hate going grocery shopping with my husband. Not my kid, my husband. He takes FOREVER!)

[Chirp]

I know the feeling.

All three of us usually go to the grocery store early on Saturday or Sunday morning. It takes forever, the bill is higher than expected and I always end up completely stressed out.

If I go by myself or with just DS, then I'm in and out in 20 minutes, I spend half as much money and I don't get grumpy.

[partiallysunny]

Yes! I use to go on the weekends when H was at work, but H doesn't have a job yet so he goes everywhere with us now.

And he wants to look at everything and stare at toothpaste for an hour. Dude, we've still got dinner to make and the kid is getting cranky waiting on you. Get a move on!

And no, you don't need disposable coffee cups with lids for your morning coffee. You don't go anywhere and how hard is it to clean a coffee mug?

[starrieskies]

I always hated grocery shopping with stbx. The bill was always significantly more expensive, and we ended up with food that never gets eaten. I always took longer when I went by myself, but that's because I had time to look at everything.

[motzie]

My H is the same way. He is fine when he goes by himself. He is fast as hell. But when we go together, omg. He wanders off, walks slowly, travels down aisles we never go down...

[partiallysunny]

Nice to know I'm not the only one who feels rage while grocery shopping.

[captainmel]

I think I am the horrible SO to grocery shop with. I always want to look at all the cookies and I always NEED a bunch of stuff that wasn't on the list.

[partiallysunny]

Remind me never to go shopping with you, Mel.

Is it me, or do other people have shopping friends? I actually need a new one. My old friends (from high school) take too long and my new friends (from my old job) make me feel rushed.

My perfect shopping buddies were the guy friends I had in high school. I should call them up just to go shopping with them, lol.

[malibu]

My H is a coupon clipper. He buys the oddest stuff that no one wants to eat. We once had an entire pantry shelf full of pork and beans. I don't like pork and beans. He doesn't like pork and beans. But they were on saaaaaaale. They moved from our apartment to our house. I think I finally threw them out (they were old enough that I didn't want to even donate them to a food shelf) two years after we moved to the house. Ish.

[Chirp]

Unrelated to grocery shopping...

I'm on a 2 hour conference call. The woman keeps saying "processes" and it's annoying me. I pronounce it "process-is". She's saying "process-ease".

OMG. MAKE IT STOP!

[partiallysunny]

Omg chirp, lol! You poor thing. :: hands headphones over::

[partiallysunny]

Oct 2, 2013 11:54:09 GMT -5 malibu said:

My H is a coupon clipper. He buys the oddest stuff that no one wants to eat. We once had an entire pantry shelf full of pork and beans. I don't like pork and beans. He doesn't like pork and beans. But they were on saaaaaaale. They moved from our apartment to our house. I think I finally threw them out (they were old enough that I didn't want to even donate them to a food shelf) two years after we moved to the house. Ish.

I'm the couponer in my family, but I try really hard not to get things we won't eat or use. Then you're just wasting money!

[motzie]

Oct 2, 2013 12:02:50 GMT -5 Chirp said:

Unrelated to grocery shopping...

I'm on a 2 hour conference call. The woman keeps saying "processes" and it's annoying me. I pronounce it "process-is". She's saying "process-ease".

OMG. MAKE IT STOP!

Is she Canadian?

[starrieskies]

Oct 2, 2013 12:23:40 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Oct 2, 2013 11:54:09 GMT -5 malibu said:

My H is a coupon clipper. He buys the oddest stuff that no one wants to eat. We once had an entire pantry shelf full of pork and beans. I don't like pork and beans. He doesn't like pork and beans. But they were on saaaaaaale. They moved from our apartment to our house. I think I finally threw them out (they were old enough that I didn't want to even donate them to a food shelf) two years after we moved to the house. Ish.

I'm the couponer in my family, but I try really hard not to get things we won't eat or use. Then you're just wasting money!

I love coupons, but I won't bother with them unless its something that I purchase regularly. Unless its something I have decided to purchase beforehand as a treat.

I am probably one of the most annoying people to go grocery shopping with. I like to take my time, and I wander down every.single.isle. Grocery shopping had become the only time I had to myself, so I took full advantage of the opportunity. This is probably another reason why I was always annoyed when stbx wanted to come too.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 2, 2013 12:38:15 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

Oct 2, 2013 12:23:40 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I'm the couponer in my family, but I try really hard not to get things we won't eat or use. Then you're just wasting money!

I love coupons, but I won't bother with them unless its something that I purchase regularly. Unless its something I have decided to purchase beforehand as a treat.

I am probably one of the most annoying people to go grocery shopping with. I like to take my time, and I wander down every.single.isle. Grocery shopping had become the only time I had to myself, so I took full advantage of the opportunity. This is probably another reason why I was always annoyed when stbx wanted to come too.

Grocery shopping by myself feels weird now. I always have the kid with me and when he's not around to play with or show things to, it's weird.

I do the same with my coupons. Only what I use. And I'm not a brand whore, for the most part. Need shampoo and have a great coupon for Tresseme? Tresseme it is. Next month I have a coupon for Aussie? Aussie it is.

When something new comes out, I also grab the coupon. This is good for "treats". The coupons are usually a couple dollars off the product, so why not try the new seasoning packets or frozen chocolate covered bananas for cheap.

[Chirp]

Oct 2, 2013 12:30:09 GMT -5 motzie said:

Oct 2, 2013 12:02:50 GMT -5 Chirp said:

Unrelated to grocery shopping...

I'm on a 2 hour conference call. The woman keeps saying "processes" and it's annoying me. I pronounce it "process-is". She's saying "process-ease".

OMG. MAKE IT STOP!

Is she Canadian?

American. Lives in mid-California, outside San Francisco.

[captainmel]

River snagged my tights on the way to the vet and now they have a huge run in them. I feel like a prostitute.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 2, 2013 12:50:31 GMT -5 captainmel said:

River snagged my tights on the way to the vet and now they have a huge run in them. I feel like a prostitute.

Sure, Mel. You only "feel" like a prostitute.

[starrieskies]

Oct 2, 2013 12:50:31 GMT -5 captainmel said:

River snagged my tights on the way to the vet and now they have a huge run in them. I feel like a prostitute.

Next time you see bf, you should say, "aaawww, honey...  I've got a runner in my pan-TEE-hose!" ala Pretty Woman.

[Muddled]

Am I the only one who likes going grocery shopping with the boy? I don't think it drastically affects my purchases, but we are able to divide and conquer AND I have 4 arms to carry things home instead of 2. Half the weight! YAY!

[partiallysunny]

The extra pair of hands to carry things in is a nice perk. But that's all you're getting from me.

[Muddled]

Oct 3, 2013 10:11:39 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

The extra pair of hands to carry things in is a nice perk. But that's all you're getting from me.

Carry things in, my ass. Carry things. Period. It's more than a nice perk. PLUS, he takes all the heavy bags. It's a win win for me.

[starrieskies]

I will admit that it was nice when my nephew was staying with us. He always came to the store with me and helped carrying stuff. I'm looking forward to DS being able to help like that, and he tries. But I do tend to relish those rare moments of solitude, even if it means I have to go grocery shopping to get them.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 3, 2013 10:15:44 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Oct 3, 2013 10:11:39 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

The extra pair of hands to carry things in is a nice perk. But that's all you're getting from me.

Carry things in, my ass. Carry things. Period. It's more than a nice perk. PLUS, he takes all the heavy bags. It's a win win for me.

I don't know where else you're carrying your groceries?

[Muddled]

Oct 3, 2013 10:27:29 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Oct 3, 2013 10:15:44 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Carry things in, my ass. Carry things. Period. It's more than a nice perk. PLUS, he takes all the heavy bags. It's a win win for me.

I don't know where else you're carrying your groceries?

From the store to my house, of course. It's a little more than the car to the kitchen.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 3, 2013 10:47:28 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Oct 3, 2013 10:27:29 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I don't know where else you're carrying your groceries?

From the store to my house, of course. It's a little more than the car to the kitchen.

lol. Well I only have to worry about car to kitchen.

[cuddlyevil]

This is why I have children. If they're with me, I simply have to say "Got a job for you guys" and three willing minions say "OKAY!". I will enjoy it now because in 3-5 years, they may not be as willing to help.