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You’ve Been Christmas Shopping When…

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This is the third and final Christmas Throw-Back-Thursday. Today’s post made me laugh, as gift recipients now largely request gifts that can only be purchased online-and who uses cash?! Much has changed since I originally published this short 1-minute read in 2018. MLM

You’ve been Christmas shopping when…

You need the loose change out of the car tray to buy coffee – because you’re out of cash.

You’ve walked the equivalent of two miles in stores and parking lots. Your lower back announces the consequences of carrying those packages while walking the two miles.

After finally getting back in the car, you glance in the rearview to see glitter on your cheeks!

Happy Shopping!

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23 responses to “You’ve Been Christmas Shopping When…”

  1. Terry Avatar
    Terry

    All very true. I guess we’re a dying breed, as we still pay cash for everything. We’ve found it’s a great deterrent to overspending. If we don’t have the cash, we don’t buy the item (s).

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      You remain one of the few true good stewards of what God gives us! It’s so easy to overspend all of the time, but especially during Christmas. The last time I pulled out cash, the cashier said they didn’t accept it!💵

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  2. GP Avatar
    GP

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Santa finishing up that list…!🎅🏻🎄 Thank you, GP!

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        Looks like he’s having trouble, eh?

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          I was thinking the same! He’s really struggling with those final few…forgiveness or coal🤔?

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  3. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    “The good ol’ days!” 😉

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Right?!😄

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  4. lghiggins Avatar
    lghiggins

    Times have changed!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      They sure have!🛍️🎄🛍️

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  5. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Very cute! Thank you for the smile and Merry Christmas! 🎄

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Merry Christmas to you!❄️🎄

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        Thank you! 🥰

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  6. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    ⋆ᗰદ૨૨ʏ⋆ᐠ₍⁽˚⑅̆˚⁾₎ᐟ ⋆ᘓમ૨ıડτന੨ડ⋆

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      🎄♥️Your merry wishes writing is so much fun! Thank you and very Merry Christmas to you!!💚🎄

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  7. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    Those were the days!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The retail landscape has changed considerably!🛍️

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  8. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    laughing too.. have a great one! 💗

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Glad we can laugh together! Thanks and you too!

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  9. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    It’s all a mix of fun, celebration, and exhaustion — physically and financially. Fun post, MLM.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Very true! Thank you for reading and Merry Christmas to you!🎄

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  10. believe4147 Avatar
    believe4147

    Merry Christmas to all!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Merry Christmas!❄️🎄♥️

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