Shopping Success
Sorry, guys. No food photos for this evening’s post. I thought that my Sunday afternoon was going to be low-key and relaxed, but it ended up being very busy!
Shortly after eating breakfast and getting ready for the day, Mal and I decided to go Christmas shopping! I have no idea where the sudden motivation came from– maybe we were amped-up on iced coffee? Anyway, we headed to the mall, where we spent 2.5 hours shopping non-stop. But, we were able to buy gifts for every single person on our list! Amazing, right? I have never, ever in all my years of Christmas gift-giving been able to finish my shopping in one trip. I’m still impressed! All we need to do now is wrap our presents, which I (weirdly) love doing. Long story short, after shopping, I hit the treadmill for a quick 3 mile run, showered, got dressed, threw together a portable dinner, and hopped on the T to Healthworks for my shift (whew!), soooo I didn’t have time to upload my photos.
With holiday shopping in full swing, what’s your shopping strategy?
Today’s food recap:
- Lunch: Same as last night’s dinner. Roasted veggie salad, a toasted roll with melted Dubliner cheese, and 2 holiday cookies.
- Snack: Homemade eggnog misto
- Dinner: Ham and cheddar cheese sandwich on whole wheat, a cherry pie Larabar, and an apple.
Run stats:
- Distance: 3 miles
- Time: 26:57
- Pace: 8:59 min/mile
- Calories: 301
Posted by: Tina 25 comments
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on Nov 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Online shopping! I hate the mall during holiday season. Call me a grouch but I just can’t stand the crowds! If I do go, I go early in the morning on the weekend to avoid all the crazy business. Hopefully I can buy the majority of my gifts online this year as I have in years past. It is a life and time (and sanity) saver!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Wow! I don’t even have my list written yet!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
My shopping strategy = do it over the summer!! So I’m ahead of the game
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
that is seriously a world record! all gifts in one trip!?!?!? it takes me AT LEAST 5 or 6 haha. you and mal rock!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Amazing! Congrats on getting something for everyone on your list, in one day. I hit the stores on Black Friday and got about half way done..but I was beat after that!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
no photos? I feel right at home here today
except for the fact Ive not started pondering my hanukkah shopping yet.
at all.
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Wow – congrats on being done! I started a while ago but now I’m just finishing up some last minute gifts (last minute gifts on Nov. 30th?! Hah guess they’re not really last minute!)
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I can’t believe you did all your shopping in one trip! That’s great.
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
My holiday strategy is to buy local as much as possible, especially in our current economy. Shopping online or from big stores is usually easier and cheaper, but if we can support local shop owners I really try to do so.
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
WOW! you got every single person that’s awesome. and nice job on the run!!!!!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Wos, that is a huge success! Good job!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Good job! I have yet to do ANY Christmas shopping. I am kind of dreading the idea… I have SUCH a hard time picking out gifts. I think I need to get on that asap though!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
That is soooo great you are already done!!!
I have much to do!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
yeah, shopping! There are some pretty good deals out there right now, and now you don’t hafta fret for the rest of the holiday season. Score!
And wow, you run so fast! Do you feel that your running plan is improving your speed?
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
My hubby and I got up early on Black Friday and finished almost all of our Christmas shopping. I’m all about getting it done in one trip! What a fun day for you!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Congrats on finishing all your shopping, that is definitely a feat! I haven’t even started thinking about Christmas shopping yet, good thing I only have three gifts to get!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I can’t believe you finished your Christmas shopping! I am impressed!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
dang, such little time for everyone’s gifts! i wish i were that efficient!
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I currently have a ginormous Bookmark tab on my laptop dedicated to “gift ideas” I guess it’s time to make those gift realities huh?! KUDOS to you, girl!
-Caroline
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Tina, I am impressed. I was just thinking on starting this week. What did you end of getting me
zesty
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Congratulations! My strategy this year is to make 60% of my gifts. So I’m doing a ton of research now…fun stuff.
on Nov 30th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Wow. Pretty impressive. I’m baking everyone’s gifts this year. I already found fancy adorable gift boxes, and because I’m doing variety cookie boxes, I plan on making the different doughs throughout the month, and then freezing it until I bake it a few days before I hand out the gifts.
on Dec 1st, 2008 at 8:23 am
I did the run routine you got from Self yesterday. What a great workout! It was a great sweaty workout! Thanks for posting it
on Dec 1st, 2008 at 9:06 am
Julia,
I think so? I haven’t been on top of my “training,” but I think just running more in general is helping me get faster. The 5K is in a couple of weeks, so we’ll see how fast I am then!
Cassidy,
Yay! That is awesome! My hamstrings were so sore the next day!
on Dec 1st, 2008 at 9:20 am
Wow that shopping trip was impressive!! I got some Christmas gifts as well, but not for everyone! Your cookie baking got me really excited to do that soon!! Plus they look so good.