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The Great 'what's in your shopping arsenal' Hunt
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Former_MSE_Debs
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Great 'what's in your shopping arsenal' Hunt
Bargain hunters - we want to know what equipment you take with you shopping. From your own carrier bags to calculators, or even sarnies. We're tapping MoneySavers' collective knowledge to find out what's in your shopping arsenal.
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Since moving flat, I don't go anywhere without a tape measure, just in case some bargain furniture crops up!0
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Wear a pair of comfy shoes, take a drink and snack if you are going to be walking around shops for a long time.0
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When shopping for children's clothes, a babysitter is the best investment you'll ever make. Tape measure the little dears first, hand them over & run... Clutching tape measure.
Loads faster, more relaxing, more likely to fit 1st time, less argument...0 -
When clothes shopping I wear flats but carry the shoes I'll be wearing with the garment so I can see how the outfit looks without getting sore feet.
When the children were young I always had a list of their current sizes / measurements: so, another vote for the tape measure!I can cook and sew, make flowers grow.0 -
My essentials are reusable shopping bags, mobile phone for on the spot comparisons and of course a zip bag with coupons and vouchers in.
Then I buy everything possible with a cashback credit card which I have two in my wallet.My Motto in Life:
Make Every Penny Count !!!!0 -
My iPad, slippers and a cup of coffee.
Always have a look online before I go clothes/Homeware shopping to read any reviews.
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Most important for me is a list - how often have I gone shopping and remembered something important after I've got home. Also if you're looking for something to fit into a specific space, note the measurements on the list.
If you are thinking of trying on clothes/shoes, wear something appropriate to what you're looking for, e.g. it can be difficult to judge a skirt if you have flat shoes and socks on (although if you're doing a lot of walking, the heels and tights may be better carried around in a bag!); wear a neutral coloured bra if you'll be trying on tops, etc.2021 - mission declutter and clean - 0/20210 -
For an actual physical shopping trip (as opposed to online) I always take a small bottle of water to stave off the dehydration headache, saves time (don't have to stop to buy a drink) and money (tap water!).
Also: enough change to pay for parking.[0 -
Gosh, just looked in my shopping bag and here is my list of useful things
Paper and pen
comb
scissors
coupons
tape measure
pck. polo mints
pck. paper hankies
sani pads in the little pocket
Safe (purse) cash, card and free cards for points.
Bag for life and x2 carrier bags
Pick up mobile phone on way out the door.
In hot weather a bottle of waterThe secret to success is making very small, yet constant changes.:)0 -
A man to carry my bags!!!!!0
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