They have everything ~
I love that I can go and get anything and everything I need - isle after isle!
And not only do they have food, but toiletries, laundry detergent, postage stamps and much more!
I hate that I can go and get anything and everything I want - isle after isle of junk... chips, cookies, candy, ice cream... it's all there... and it's oh so very tempting.
Don't even get me started on the fact that the junk food is cheaper than the healthy food... I'll just stop there!
Did you know you can even buy gift cards? Now that's tempting!
I've heard of women going "grocery" shopping, buying a gift card (for them self) and then going on a shopping spree!
It's actually not a bad idea... because what husband actually looks at the grocery receipt?
A helpful smile in every isle ~
I love that my HyVee has friendly employees!
They always ask if I need help or stop and chit-chat as I select my apples or broccoli bunch.
Such nice people...
I hate that I often encounter rude shoppers!
They hog the isle - turn their cart so you can't squeeze by and have to wait while they read the entire ingredient label.
And if you excuse yourself to get by them, they act as if you are such a bother...
Guess what! - It's not your personal grocery store! - I shop here too!
And what's worse is when you're going opposite directions and meet them down every isle...
It makes for an extended - frustrating - shopping experience!
May I have a map please? ~
I love that I always go to the same store...
I know where everything is...
I know the employees...
There are no surprises...
I am a creature of habit.
I hate it when I have to stop in at a different store.
It is like entering a foreign land...
I feel out of place...
I can't find anything...
I go round and round... for a long time... looking and looking...
It's tiring.
Coupons ~
I love it when I intentionally look for coupons and actually use them!
That's less money spent and more money in our bank account!
I like that! And so does the husband!
I hate it when I don't take the time to look for coupons...
And the lady in the check out line in front of me just saved $78!
People watching ~
One shopping experience I was near the pharmacy and overheard an older couple talking about which throat lozenges to get. The husband was waiting patiently while the wife examined each package carefully. When she finally chose one the husband said, "Those are sure to get you yodeling again, Dear!"
I busted out laughing right next to them! So precious!
Another shopping experience I overheard an older man on the next isle over say, "I'm not goin' to chase you!" Then a woman said, "I'm just goin' to look at somethin'." Then the man piped up and said (quite loudly!), "D@#&-it! I'm NOT chasin' you! Get back here!" And she says, "Oh, I'm comin'!" Turns out the wife was on a motorized wheel chair and the husband was having a hard time keeping up with her - obviously not too happy about it.
I busted out laughing! Never did see them, just had a hilarious vision in my mind.
My precious time ~
I love it when I'm able to go shopping when the store empty... And without kids is always a plus too.
Early in the morning or late at night is the best time to go.... No one is around to get in my way.
I can be in and out of there in no time!
I hate it when I have to go during a busy time...
The weekend is the worst... There are way too many people!
It takes entirely too long to get the job done... It makes me exhausted and frazzled.
And if I have to take the kids along... Lets just say I'm done for the day!
Where is the maid? ~
I love a fully stocked fridge and pantry!
How nice to be able to have choices of what to cook for dinner, there are snacks for the kids and everyone is happy.
I hate putting the groceries away!
Lugging the bags in from the car...
The fridge door hanging open for 10 minutes as I must first clean out the moldy leftovers that no one will eat...
Which then creates dishes to be washed.
It's a whole ordeal that I wish I had a maid to do...
Or... the kids! Maybe I could add it to their chore chart...
Oh how I long for the day I can hand over my grocery list and send the kids off to the store for me.
But not today...
Today I will continue...
To love it...
And hate it...
All at the same time...
