My special guest today is Sandra Cox. Sandra writes for several publishers including Cerridwen Press, Wings ePress and Highland Press. A vegetarian and animal lover, Sandra is an Administrative Assistant by day and an author by night. She hopes to write full time in the not too distant future.
If you enjoy paranormal romances check out Sandra’s Amulet series at Cerridwen Press. Just as an aside, the cover Gods have been smiling at her because Sandra’s covers are stunning. This is the cover for her most recent release, book three in the Amulet series. Isn’t it great?
Today Sandra is talking about a topic dear to many of our hearts – shopping.
Shopping
I approach shopping the way some folks do hunting–which I’m not that in favor of by the way:) But like hunters for me its the thrill of the hunt. Unless my back is against the wall I never buy clothes if they aren’t on sale. The kind term for one such as myself is ‘power shopper’. But in actuality I’m a bit of a bottom feeder. I try not to buy until a big sign is posted on the rack that says ‘50-75% off last marked down price’ and then I move in for the kill, err, swoop in for the sale.
Like the hunter, after my purchases are ‘bagged’ I proudly carry my sacks around the mall like trophies, swept along on a shopper’s high.
For those of you who are new to this type of hunting a few words of caution and suggestions:
There will always be sales. If you can’t use it don’t buy it.
Buy at the end of the season. You will get your clothes at a fraction of the cost and will have a brand new wardrobe to pull out of the closet in about six months.
Check the ads: Often time there’s a 20% coupon that can be applied to the 50-75% clearance rack.
Pace yourself. Don’t get so caught up in the thrill of the hunt that you spend more than you normally would have. I allow myself X amount of dollars per month. When its gone its gone and I sit tight until the beginning of the next month when my allowance kicks in again.
Okay ladies, are you ready? Take your vitamins, do some stretching exercises and wear comfortable clothes, this could be all day event. Its time to shop!
Do you like to shop? What are your favorite things to shop for? Do you have any shopping hints to add to Sandra’s?
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I love to shop. Actually, I’m a two-part shopper. I case the joint first, then return for the take-down.
by julia June 11th, 2008 at 6:58 amLOL Julia – it sounds like you should have a uniform and weapons.
I’m not a good shooper. I like to get in and get out with minimum fuss. Other shoppers are fuss!
by Shelley Munro June 11th, 2008 at 1:24 pmI hate shopping! Have to force myself to even go for groceries.
by Estella June 11th, 2008 at 1:45 pmGood job, Julia.
I can’t say as I care for grocery shopping either, Estella.
Thanks for the lovely welcome and featuring me today, Shelley. Its been fun.
by Sandra June 11th, 2008 at 2:06 pmHi Sandra and Shelley,
by Jane June 11th, 2008 at 3:26 pmI love shopping. I only buy things on sale, although there are certain things that don’t go on sale, like makeup. I love to shop for makeup, lingerie(Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual sale) and handbags.
Oh, Jane. I’m with you on the lingerie shopping. That’s something I like.
I don’t mind grocery shopping but only do it every two – three weeks, and it’s always with hubby in tow. He loves grocery shopping but shopping for anything else, forget about it!
by Shelley Munro June 11th, 2008 at 4:36 pmI lurve me some shopping Sandra!!
Black Opal sounds intriguing. I haven’t read the other two, is Black Opal a stand alone or do we need to read the other two to get the gist. Either way I’m going to get them!
by Amy Ruttan June 11th, 2008 at 7:09 pmI shop early in the morning before the stores get crazy. It’s the only sane time to shop.
The only store I truly love shopping in is the bookstore. I hate clothes shopping.
by N.J. Walters June 12th, 2008 at 3:05 amAhh, Jane, sales shopping…very good:)
Amy, Black Opal is a stand alone, but if you start with Boji Stones you’ll get more of a feel for the characters.
Happy shopping!
NJ, you can’t go wrong in a bookstore!
by Sandra June 14th, 2008 at 5:53 am