I do occasionally shop at the mall. Usually it is because I like to hit up the clearance rack at certain store like JCPenneys. I would say that I go about once a month. I will say that I noticed that it is never busy like it used to be 10 years ago.
I don't buy stuff at malls anymore, as it's expensive for me and I prefer to buy used when possible. I do like to go walking around the mall sometimes, just for fun. I shop online or at thrift stores.
There are two stores that I shop at our local mall. Only with coupons. The rest of the stores are either overpriced/low quality or they are not for people over the age of 20.
I do for some things~ our Apple store is in the mall, and also Gap. I also shop at Macys, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond & Bath &Body Works. These are all in our local mall. I do buy many things on Amazon (love that Amazon Prime!) but some things are not available there.
I bought the Zojirushi NP-HBC18 about 6 months ago. I like the stainless steel look because it matches my other kitchen appliances. It makes good rice too of course.
Yes, I do shop at the local mall. I usually go to the mall once a month and search for stores that have sales or stores that I have a coupon for. I usually get clothes, shoes, accessories, or bags.
I usually buy on line, but I will still go to the mall for clothes usually. Hard for me to buy something without trying it on first. I also like to feel the fabrics and check the quality before I buy.
I usually buy on line, but I will still go to the mall for clothes usually. Hard for me to buy something without trying it on first. I also like to feel the fabrics and check the quality before I buy.
I have to say it is as much the originality of thrift stores as it is the cheaper prices that make me love them so much. I don't like being ripped off for something new and I don't like looking like everyone else. Great article and one I wholeheartedly agree with.
I live and work right by the biggest and most popular mall in my city, but I don't reeeeally go shopping there since it's expensive. I've occasionally walked over on my lunch hour to pick up a specific item from, like, Sephora where the price is the same as it would be online. I actually drive a good half-hour to a DIFFERENT mall when I want to go clothes shopping because the other mall has a Dillard's outlet where everything is at a ridiculously reduced price. I get other household items from Target.
I rarely shop at the mall. Mostly Walmart, online, or if I do go to the mall it's to shop at Target (one of the anchor stores). I find shopping at the mall exhausting. It just keeps getting bigger & bigger!!
I've always donated, then one day I thought I'd check out the inventory. My #1 reason for thrift shopping is it is tax free!! It benefits our community tremendously. We have found reference books for furthering our educations. I have found paintings and my family has made frames. Clothes, costumes, housewares, craft items all round out the items I look for. It is like a treasure hunt. It's pretty addictive, in a cheap way. Anything that doesn't work for our lifestyle gets donated back. Win-win.
We have various accounts for various goals, and have for years. It works well for us....there's no temptation to dip into the 'next car' savings to bolster our vacation fund because they're two completely separate accounts. It's not rocket science to take a moment to tally up the total value of all your accounts- you just need to spare a few minutes to do so. I do every month or so, and even with over half a dozen accounts for various things (home repairs, vacation, next car, medical/pet emergencies, 'general' emergency fund, Christmas money, etc), I can tell you within $500 how much we hold in total, as well as what each account holds within $100 or so. It's not difficult if you choose to pay attention to your own money.
We are, of course, careful to park our savings where we will not be charged fees on the accounts. Our method isn't for everyone, but it suits us well and we're happy with it. I have great peace of mind when I look over the various accounts as everything is neatly laid out for me ($x for vacation, $y saved for our next car purchase, $z saved for those upcoming braces) instead of seeing one big number and thinking everything's covered.
Some might prefer the big picture, but we prefer to sweat the details along the way. It makes for a smoother trip to various goals, in my experience.
Make your own convenience foods! In lieu of pricey convenience foods (which most of us turn to from time to time when we need something already-made but want to avoid the expense of take out), I try to keep 2 or 3 premade home cooked meals in my freezer at all times. When life gets unexpectedly hectic, instead of eating out or paying outrageous prices for premade meals, I just pop a frozen homemade meal in the microwave or oven.
The next time you're making a recipe that's easily doubled, make twice as much and freeze half. Even cooking a double batch of cubed chicken or browned beef to freeze as a starting point for an easy meal in the future can will save you both time and money on those what's-for-dinner crazy nights.
#17, all the way. There's nothing I hate quite as much as owning the same 'something' as everyone else. My style isn't crazy, but I like unique pieces, and thrift shopping has filled my closet with many no-one-else-I've-seen-has-it pieces. As for saving a bundle over retail...have you SEEN the price of a decent pair of new jeans these days? I'll pay $8 for your used $75 jeans any day. And don't get me started on the cost of decent children's clothing...Great article! Anyone who hasn't tried thrift shopping should leave their hang-ups at the door and take the plunge.
I haven't been to the mall in years. I prefer shopping online to find the best bargains, save time, and have what I want delivered right to my door without fighting the crowds.
I very rarely go to a mall, especially since I live in the city. I do most of my shopping online - it's so convenient and easier to shop around for the best price!
I rarely shop at all, because I'm pretty low-maintenance. The mall closest to me has a postal station that rarely has lines, so I like to use that rather than the post office. It has a Hallmark store so I sometimes buy special-occasion cards there. I also get my hair cut at the Regis in that mall.
I do occasionally shop at the mall. Usually it is because I like to hit up the clearance rack at certain store like JCPenneys. I would say that I go about once a month. I will say that I noticed that it is never busy like it used to be 10 years ago.
I don't buy stuff at malls anymore, as it's expensive for me and I prefer to buy used when possible. I do like to go walking around the mall sometimes, just for fun. I shop online or at thrift stores.
There are two stores that I shop at our local mall. Only with coupons. The rest of the stores are either overpriced/low quality or they are not for people over the age of 20.
I do for some things~ our Apple store is in the mall, and also Gap. I also shop at Macys, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond & Bath &Body Works. These are all in our local mall. I do buy many things on Amazon (love that Amazon Prime!) but some things are not available there.
I bought the Zojirushi NP-HBC18 about 6 months ago. I like the stainless steel look because it matches my other kitchen appliances. It makes good rice too of course.
Although I buy almost everything on Amazon, I still shop at local malls, mostly for clothing.
Yes, I do shop at the local mall. I usually go to the mall once a month and search for stores that have sales or stores that I have a coupon for. I usually get clothes, shoes, accessories, or bags.
Never. Always thrift or yard sales.
I go frequently when I need new clothes that are actually new. I like department stores.
Yes, we shop at our local mall quite often.
I usually buy on line, but I will still go to the mall for clothes usually. Hard for me to buy something without trying it on first. I also like to feel the fabrics and check the quality before I buy.
I usually buy on line, but I will still go to the mall for clothes usually. Hard for me to buy something without trying it on first. I also like to feel the fabrics and check the quality before I buy.
I have to say it is as much the originality of thrift stores as it is the cheaper prices that make me love them so much. I don't like being ripped off for something new and I don't like looking like everyone else. Great article and one I wholeheartedly agree with.
I live and work right by the biggest and most popular mall in my city, but I don't reeeeally go shopping there since it's expensive. I've occasionally walked over on my lunch hour to pick up a specific item from, like, Sephora where the price is the same as it would be online. I actually drive a good half-hour to a DIFFERENT mall when I want to go clothes shopping because the other mall has a Dillard's outlet where everything is at a ridiculously reduced price. I get other household items from Target.
I rarely shop at the mall. Mostly Walmart, online, or if I do go to the mall it's to shop at Target (one of the anchor stores). I find shopping at the mall exhausting. It just keeps getting bigger & bigger!!
I've always donated, then one day I thought I'd check out the inventory. My #1 reason for thrift shopping is it is tax free!! It benefits our community tremendously. We have found reference books for furthering our educations. I have found paintings and my family has made frames. Clothes, costumes, housewares, craft items all round out the items I look for. It is like a treasure hunt. It's pretty addictive, in a cheap way. Anything that doesn't work for our lifestyle gets donated back. Win-win.
Nope! Just online.
We have various accounts for various goals, and have for years. It works well for us....there's no temptation to dip into the 'next car' savings to bolster our vacation fund because they're two completely separate accounts. It's not rocket science to take a moment to tally up the total value of all your accounts- you just need to spare a few minutes to do so. I do every month or so, and even with over half a dozen accounts for various things (home repairs, vacation, next car, medical/pet emergencies, 'general' emergency fund, Christmas money, etc), I can tell you within $500 how much we hold in total, as well as what each account holds within $100 or so. It's not difficult if you choose to pay attention to your own money.
We are, of course, careful to park our savings where we will not be charged fees on the accounts. Our method isn't for everyone, but it suits us well and we're happy with it. I have great peace of mind when I look over the various accounts as everything is neatly laid out for me ($x for vacation, $y saved for our next car purchase, $z saved for those upcoming braces) instead of seeing one big number and thinking everything's covered.
Some might prefer the big picture, but we prefer to sweat the details along the way. It makes for a smoother trip to various goals, in my experience.
Make your own convenience foods! In lieu of pricey convenience foods (which most of us turn to from time to time when we need something already-made but want to avoid the expense of take out), I try to keep 2 or 3 premade home cooked meals in my freezer at all times. When life gets unexpectedly hectic, instead of eating out or paying outrageous prices for premade meals, I just pop a frozen homemade meal in the microwave or oven.
The next time you're making a recipe that's easily doubled, make twice as much and freeze half. Even cooking a double batch of cubed chicken or browned beef to freeze as a starting point for an easy meal in the future can will save you both time and money on those what's-for-dinner crazy nights.
I do all of my shopping online. I'm only at the mall to return something I purchased online!
#17, all the way. There's nothing I hate quite as much as owning the same 'something' as everyone else. My style isn't crazy, but I like unique pieces, and thrift shopping has filled my closet with many no-one-else-I've-seen-has-it pieces. As for saving a bundle over retail...have you SEEN the price of a decent pair of new jeans these days? I'll pay $8 for your used $75 jeans any day. And don't get me started on the cost of decent children's clothing...Great article! Anyone who hasn't tried thrift shopping should leave their hang-ups at the door and take the plunge.
I haven't been to the mall in years. I prefer shopping online to find the best bargains, save time, and have what I want delivered right to my door without fighting the crowds.
I very rarely go to a mall, especially since I live in the city. I do most of my shopping online - it's so convenient and easier to shop around for the best price!
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I rarely shop at all, because I'm pretty low-maintenance. The mall closest to me has a postal station that rarely has lines, so I like to use that rather than the post office. It has a Hallmark store so I sometimes buy special-occasion cards there. I also get my hair cut at the Regis in that mall.