Bliss

Shopping

Shopping is my Bliss! A little retail therapy is good for wellbeing, to some people shopping is considered a recreation.  Whether we shop online or on the High street.  Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with the intent to purchase.  Shopping is an activity of selection, and in some contexts it is considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one.  So when we women have a day out shopping were having an outing!  Shopping is a sociable activity, actually I love to organise a day out shopping with my friend's, and my daughter's also like a day's retail therapy! We travel to other town's for a day's shopping, because there are different shops for us to explore for bargains, we dine out for lunch trying different restaurants.  However, it is always better to have a bit of knowledge on what you want to purchase and from where you want to buy, as we women know if you want to get the best bargains you have to shop around.  When embarking on a shopping spree, it may help to have in mind an idea of what you want to make the best choice of the latest trends and offerings.  Sometimes "Window shopping" can help us with our final decision, it's an activity that we as shoppers engage in by browsing shops with the intention or plan to purchase later, it also give's idea's on design and style! and of course costs.

Shopping from home

Shopping at home, is so simple now because of  home mail delivery systems and modern technology such as T.V, telephones and mobile devices, and of course the Internet! In combination with Business/Consumer eCommerce systems, allow us to shop from home. With out a doubt eBay is my most favorite for home shopping bargain's! I have had some really nice designer suits I won on auction for $. I love hunting on auction's for that usual gift for family and friends.  There is a lot more to eBay then just auction's, you can find real bargain's on sellers sites/shops and with most you can buy now! no waiting on an auction's to finish.  My next online favorite shopping experience comes from Amazon, my husband spend's a lot of time shopping from this online shopping outlet. I also search for other online shopping outlets, especially for bed linen and towels, there are fantastic websites out there that you can visit that offer Daily Online Deals.

You can discover a number of different websites with a plethora of vouchers to help cut costs, you can sign up to receive daily deal alerts in your e-mail, so you can find out ahead of time where the best daily deals are, and shop accordingly. There are many different products, stores and markets that offer a wide variety of daily online deals you can take advantage of.  Daily online deals are extremely easy to find, and will provide you with discount vouchers for al your shopping needs. No matter what store you prefer to shop at, or items that you are after, you can find the best deals online.  Online shopping can be very convinent, ordering good's and have them delivered to your front door,  great for busy family's with college and work commitments, online shopping allows the buyer to save time and expense, which would have been spent travelling to the store or mall.

Shopping Calender

As each season changes into the next, so do the colors and styles of fashion, the vivid colors of summer will fade into the autumn’s offerings.  Oh the best time for shopping on the High Street is the Christmas season!  Shops excel themself's with spectacular window display's to entice us in, the big stores like John Lewis, Bloomingdale's, Debenhams, M & S, New Look, Next ect:  Shopping Mall's have entertainment to amuse us while we shop, and the atmosphere is amazing! the world seems alive and people step into the streets to enjoy the vibrant spirit of the festive season.  However there are still bargain's to be had for the festive season and to update your winter wardrobe. Gifts are a perfect way to express your participation in an occasion as special as Christmas, Easter, Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Annervirseys, so you can share in these moments of joy.  Whether it is a private affair or a grand celebration, you will want to give a gift that will make a lasting impression. There will alway's be an occation for a shopping spree!  Here is a helpful calender to ensure you grab them bargain's for whatever occation!  Most items go on sale at the beginning of the season they are used in eg: March - Garden Supplies!  They also go on sale at the end of the season - hence, January Sales!

Shopping throughout the Calender Year

January
*Winter clothes- Good time to update your winter clothes, shoes, boots, purses and other seasonal items for the coming winter of that year!.
*Holiday Clearance- the festivities are over for an other year. Look for sales on all holiday or festive items.
*This may be a great time to buy Engagement, Wedding, or Annervirseys gifts or gifts for children.
*January Sales- The traditional sales after the Christmas rush, I find this a good time for bargain purchases of linens, towels, bedding, etc.

February
Valintines! Cards and balloons, jewellery, perfume for women and fragrance for men!
This is also the time to grab a bargain in the household department. Look for sales in popular sellers like
*Household items, Furniture and other Textiles
*Dinnerware
*Electronics

March
Spring, In the Uk this is the month to celebrate Mothers Day! also St Patrick's day falls on the 17th! Now this the time of year for the home.    *Garden Supplies- Competition brings down the prices this month.
*Luggage- competition as people prepare for summer holidays/vacations.
*Spring Clothing and Shoe competition.
*Winter Outdoor recreation equipment - going out of season.
*Fishing Season- Supplies.

April
The month we celebrate Easter, also the month for home improvements, Look out for sales at homebuilding and home- improvement suppliers.  *Lots of new seasonal clothes.
*Clearance on Easter items and accessories, as well as ladies/men's fashions.

May                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bargains can be found on sportswear, trainers, outdoor play equipment, I find JD Sports good for a bargain! also check out bargains on luggage. This ia also the month the US celebrate Mothers Day!
* Sales on blankets, towels, duvets etc
*Tyres- Check out sales on tyres - competition as people start preparing their cars for holidays/vacations.
*Home Maintenance items, paints, tools ect: as the season begins to spruce up homes.
*Spring competition in buying new handbags, replacing lingerie, other light clothing.

June
Brides, and dads are highlighted this month. June is a great month for Weddings weather wise!  also the month for Fathers Day both in the UK and the US.  Your sure to find bargain savings on menswear, small appliances and man's fragrances.  Look for sales of bridal goods along with items such as silverware and clocks, Ideal gifts.
*Summer clothing.  *Television sets.  *Refrigerators- Home appliances.
*Continued sales on home improvement products.

July
Summer sales begain!
*Clearance begins for summer clothes, bathing suits, langiure.
*Home appliances-more home improvement competition.
*Rugs and carpets- home improvement competition.
*Radios and stereo equipment- summer fun.
*Summer sports equipment sales. (like camping equipment)
*Used cars. Good time to buy!

August                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A good time to shop for furniture, and other household items.
*Furniture, lamps, and other household items-last shopping trip before winter competition.
*End of season sales.
*Clearance on outdoor sport equipment.
*Clearance on seasonal items such as barbecues, air conditioners, fans, lawn mowers.
*School Supplies - competition.
*Summer clothes clearance .

September
Last minute rush to get kids uniforms for school!
*Back to School Items: Clothes & Supplies.
*Gardening Supplies (the end of the season close-out).
*Household Accessories, such as rugs, lamps and dishes.
*Bicycles and Car parts.

October                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The time to prepare for the coming months of winter!
*School clothes and supplies clearance (stock up for next year).
*Finer household items like crystal and silver- special gifts for special occations..

November
*Winter is Coming Items- Coats, Boots, Gloves, etc.
*Quilts and Blankets.
*Heating Devices and Appliances.

December
*Toys- lots of competition to bring down the prices.
*Winter Items to keep warm still on sale.
*Festive Occasion Items on sale-Tablecloths, gift items, party ware.
*After Christmas Markdowns- Everything from toys and wrapping paper to clothes.

"Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping.  ~Bo Derek"