tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post3312607166629014922..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: An October AfternoonLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58786458837430465222018-10-04T16:33:17.745-07:002018-10-04T16:33:17.745-07:00Oh, if I could count how many dinners that I have ...Oh, if I could count how many dinners that I have burned or ruined while trying to do other tasks while cooking! Multi-tasking rarely works well for me. It's nice to know I'm not alone with it. <br />Thanks for the kind words, live and learn.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-91396535089159573402018-10-04T13:33:57.952-07:002018-10-04T13:33:57.952-07:00I think everyone probably works better in blocks. ...I think everyone probably works better in blocks. Studies have shown that when people say they are multitasking, they are not doing anything very well and productivity is not great. Focusing on a block at a time is another great example the you give for everyone.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-3644084419685019552018-10-04T13:07:48.774-07:002018-10-04T13:07:48.774-07:00Hi Alice,
I am so sorry to worry you.
Oh definitel...Hi Alice,<br />I am so sorry to worry you.<br />Oh definitely, staying out of stores is a big help to the budget! You know, as much as I love the company when I grocery shop, I do think I spend less when I shop alone. It's not that I feel pressured to buy extra things; it's that I want to do nice things for my family members, so I'm more inclined to add treats to the cart when they come with me. And all of those treats to add up. But as we've talked about here, before, buying treats from the grocery store is almost always cheaper than eating out. So there is that for which to be thankful.<br /><br />Have a wonderful afternoon, Alice!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-80772512696332204952018-10-04T13:04:19.890-07:002018-10-04T13:04:19.890-07:00Hi Sandy,
That is so sweet of you to say.
Have a ...Hi Sandy,<br />That is so sweet of you to say. <br />Have a lovely afternoon!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-31478137688332776762018-10-04T13:03:41.663-07:002018-10-04T13:03:41.663-07:00Hi live and learn,
Okay, so in thinking about your...Hi live and learn,<br />Okay, so in thinking about your question -- going to the grocery store is more than just hopping in the car and getting what I need. It may mean changing clothes, making a list, taking a kitchen inventory, making some preliminary menus, loading e-coupons to my loyalty card, and making an extra stop for gas to get there and back. On top of that, we don't live close to any of the low-cost grocery stores. The bargain places are all a 15-20 minute drive during non-peak traffic times. So, in my very long-winded way, I'm saying that a single trip to the grocery store could take 3 hours of my time. My guess is that I would make 2 additional shopping trips per month, if I shopped in a more traditional manner. So, I'm probably saving 6 hours of time per month.<br /><br />More important for me, though, is I function best working in blocks. The blacks may be daily or monthly. It's about shifting, mentally, from one type of task to another. I can work extremely intensively on a single project, then move to the next "project" and so on. I get more done by working in blocks, like this, than I do if I try to switch gears frequently. So, shopping all in the first week of the month (or mostly so, as I have to wait for Cash and Carry until we have room in the fridge) means that I don't have to even think about grocery shopping again for several weeks. <br /><br />If I had a regular drive that took me near my favorite grocery stores, then it would make more sense to shop more often. <br />Have a lovely afternoon/evening live and learn.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-53015434244086846322018-10-04T12:44:39.203-07:002018-10-04T12:44:39.203-07:00Happy fall to you, too, Nancy! And thank you for t...Happy fall to you, too, Nancy! And thank you for the kind words.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-74766658098426648652018-10-04T12:43:55.215-07:002018-10-04T12:43:55.215-07:00Thank you, Alana!
Have a wonderful day.Thank you, Alana!<br />Have a wonderful day.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-9094217889953223812018-10-04T11:43:06.981-07:002018-10-04T11:43:06.981-07:00Glad to see your post today, Lili. I was worried a...Glad to see your post today, Lili. I was worried about you!<br /><br />My strategy is to not shop. That saves money, right? Only essentials AND leave hubby at home! He likes dropping things into the cart! NO!!!!<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660543650879805736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-11959132715270674512018-10-04T11:36:13.869-07:002018-10-04T11:36:13.869-07:00Missed you. Glad you were not gone for good. So ...Missed you. Glad you were not gone for good. So many of my favorites seem to be stopping.Frugal in the USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378893788109034092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-6360687849106736152018-10-04T11:35:29.797-07:002018-10-04T11:35:29.797-07:00Glad to hear from you, Lili. I was thinking about ...Glad to hear from you, Lili. I was thinking about the other day and hoped you were doing okay. <br /><br />One stop per month at each store certainly takes some planning, but that's your specialty. Since you like to calculate things, have you figured out how much time you are saving by cutting back on shopping trips?Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-28318855303468588962018-10-04T09:09:43.057-07:002018-10-04T09:09:43.057-07:00I am always glad when you post, great info as alwa...I am always glad when you post, great info as always. Happy fall!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568677792614924744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-5041658064523757122018-10-04T08:48:16.129-07:002018-10-04T08:48:16.129-07:00I love that you share your wonderful tips on savin...I love that you share your wonderful tips on saving money on groceries.<br />Take care!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415135797227986204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58261195970543353582018-10-04T08:03:00.564-07:002018-10-04T08:03:00.564-07:00Hi Linda,
Thanks!
I hope that you're enjoying ...Hi Linda,<br />Thanks!<br />I hope that you're enjoying a lovely beginning to fall.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8101453402952307862018-10-04T04:29:03.750-07:002018-10-04T04:29:03.750-07:00So great to have you back! We will be grateful for...So great to have you back! We will be grateful for any and all posts you are able to share with us...thank you! I wish you good health very soon!!<br />Your meals and shopping are spot on. Great ideas. Also like the window clings. Happy Fall!Linda Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280910391312645214noreply@blogger.com