By: Marcia King-Gamble
www.lovemarcia.com
Browsing through stores has always been therapeutic for me. In fact, I enjoy doing so when times are good,
and times are not so good. I find peace and a certain tranquility from
wandering through aisles, sniffing perfumes, and touching fabrics. It’s not about the buying of things, it’s more
about sensory overload. The smells, the sights,
the sounds, the people around me can jumpstart me into a good mood.
Strolling through stores is a relaxing endeavor. There are times
I buy absolutely nothing, and there are times I leave like Baa, Baa, Black
Sheep with three bags full. This may sound like an expensive proposition, but
the truth of the matter is I’m a bargain shopper.
There’s a secret to bargain shopping. Time, energy, and knowing
where and when to shop. A dress size that’s not the norm helps, as does a willingness
to search for the rare gem with the unbelievable price tag. Don’t let distance be an obstacle. And don't go shopping with anything particular in mind.
Speaking of distance, I have been known to rent an SUV, (comes
with a full tank of gas and puts less wear and tear and mileage on my car), and
drive to an outlet over 200 miles away. Why? Because when I can buy a beautiful
dress at a Sak’s outlet for under $25, or a pair of leather, designer boots for a few cents more, why not?
What are some of your favorite places to shop? You tell me yours
and I’ll tell you mine.
About Marcia King-Gamble
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USA bestselling romance writer,
Marcia King-Gamble originally hails from a sunny Caribbean island where the sky
and ocean are the same mesmerizing shade of blue. This former travel industry
executive has spent most of life in the United States. A National Bestselling
author, Marcia has penned over 34 books and 8 novellas. She has contributed to
Michael Fiore’s DigitalRomanceInc and served as a moderator on the now defunct eHarmony
advice boards. Having witnessed the bad,
the ugly, and the not so good in relationships, she still prefers to write about
happily ever after. Caring for her animal family keeps her grounded and sane.
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7 comments:
What a fun post for me to read, as I am such a lousy shopper. Thanks for the tips! Now I know why you always dress so well: you are a shopping ninja :-)
Thank you Sarah. I love a good bargain as you can see and I give "cheap" a good name.
Good tips, Marcia--thanks!
Love your shopping trip advice. In my younger days I loved to shop this way. Now, I have less energy and usually go with a goal in mind. However, I do seem to come away with things I don't need, but want 😆
Thanks Lynn for stopping by.
Deb,
Shopping is therapy for me. I cme away with a lot of things I don't need. Regift is a great idea.
Marcia, in reading your post I can say while I understand every word and sentence and know it makes sense to you, the idea of finding peace and tranquility while shopping is an oxy-moron concept. My only exception would be in a rock/crystal shop. One reason I've come to realize is that I'm very allergic to the sizing that is on the fabric so even a short period of time in a store that sells clothing and I'm feeling sick. However your tips are great and I'll pass them on to my granddaughters who are more into shopping than I am.
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