Friday, September 9, 2011

Life was Simpler Then

Coupons, sales, deals...gimmicks. I'm sick of them.

I am in the market for new running shoes. In Germany, I would have gone to one store and bought a pair in a size that fit me. Simple. (Actually, in Germany I wouldn't have needed running shoes at all because I got all my exercise by not driving and by living on the fourth floor.) But now that I'm in the US, I feel the need of regular "extracurricular" exercise oh-so-much, and I feel the weight of the dictum: "Don't pay too much!"

Mattresses that are $2,000 at Sears occasionally go on sale for 50% off - we caught that sale! My future running shoes are probably hiding in some super sale in this weekend's newspaper, which I should make a point to look for.

I wish that I could simply go, pay, and feel content with my purchase. But that won't happen unless I know that I didn't get ripped off.

I think that I should go check out Atlanta's Aldi today to calm down. Maybe they'll have shoes.
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  1. { kj }September 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh, my mom and I LOVE Aldi's. Actually, I tend to shop at Trader Joe's more because it's closer to me, but Aldi's has much better European food when they have their big import things. Anyway, good luck in the shopping realm...I tend to shop for gear mostly at REI because then I get the dividend points (I bought a membership) and feel good about paying full price. Well, feel OK about paying full price. :)

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  2. Katie RiddleSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I have a pair of running shoes I want, just to use throughout the day when I'm outside. Aren't they fun?! I need a good sale, too. http://www.rei.com/product/811206/vibram-fivefingers-bikila-ls-running-shoes-mens

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  3. HollySeptember 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hi KJ! I have been spending a little too much for imported cheeses at TJ's, but they are my "go to" simply because normal, huge grocery stores tire me out! I need to get with the "shopping online" phenomenon. As long as things are priced fairly, I'm OK with paying full price, too! Silly deals (I just bent over backwards for Snapfish's penny prints sale) just get in the way of normal life.

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  4. HollySeptember 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Katie, nice find. Does being pregnant have anything to do with wanting to be in running shoes all day? :) xo

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