• Home
  • Travel
  • About Stephanie
  • Work With Me

How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

I Kicked That Malls Ass!

in Uncategorized on 12/16/09


By 8am I had my war gear on.

Jeans, T-Shirt, Hoodie and comfortable shoes. (yes comfort was needed this time)

Dropped the kids at school and had my butt parked in front of my prey.

The biggest mall in town.

I had my weapons…my list of “must get gifts”, and my VISA.

In under 3 hours I plowed through a list of gifts for the girls, my 2 nieces, 2 nephews, my Grandmother, my Mother, my Sister and even polished off the odds and ends for my dearest Hubby. Oh and did I mention that I also managed to pick up a sweet winter coat and gloves for little ole me!

Store by store I took them all down one by one.

Feeling a little more at peace, a tad more victorious with each zip ding of the credit card machine.

Retail therapy.

Only about 12 more gifts to buy with just under 8 more shopping days left.
It can be done.
Sigh.

Tis the season my friends, tis the season.
  • « I could never be a Duggar….
    Toxic Sinks and Punchy Plumbers »

    Comments

    1. Laura says

      December 17, 2009 at 7:22 pm

      I’m just a little bit jealous of you right now. Sigh, hopefully though I’ll have mine done by Monday.

    2. Nora Johnson says

      December 17, 2009 at 6:35 pm

      Dear Blogpal!
      Just briefly stopping by with my very best wishes for Xmas and the New Year! Can’t tell you how much I’ve missed you & your terrific posts since my last visit – but hope to see you very soon back at my place where I’ve just posted my latest Christmas Lola Lifeline! All the best & see you again soon!

      xxxLOL LOLA:)

    3. Ode to Motherhood says

      December 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm

      Just came back from shopping too! LoL

      Thanks so much for the follow! 🙂

    4. Working Mommy says

      December 17, 2009 at 3:34 pm

      YOU CAN DO IT!!!

      ~WM

    5. Mommy Is Green says

      December 17, 2009 at 3:34 pm

      It always feels so good to get a lot of your shopping done. Thanks for visiting my blog! I’m glad you joined MBC. 🙂

    6. Deidra says

      December 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm

      Under three hours? Amazing!

    7. Colleen says

      December 17, 2009 at 1:56 pm

      Sounds like a dream day! I have an award for you on my blog 🙂

    8. Theta Mom says

      December 17, 2009 at 1:24 pm

      Retail therapy! lol You did kick major butt!

    9. Kate says

      December 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm

      Jealous I need to get mine done urgently!

      Kate x

    10. Adventures In China says

      December 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm

      Jeans, t-shirt, hoodie and comfy shoes. Love that look! I live in my hoodies.

      I’ve been doing Christmas shopping here in China for my family. Luckily, I have a bit of a buffer, if things don’t get there by Christmas, I can blame it on the postal service. Lucky me!

    11. mamabirdsblog says

      December 17, 2009 at 9:46 am

      I am exactly where you are. How I end up here every year, I’ll never know. The best laid plans…

    12. mamabirdsblog says

      December 17, 2009 at 9:41 am

      Every year I say I’m going to get it all done early. And, every year, I end up exactly where you are. I’m still getting Christmas cards together! It all works out in the end though, right? Good luck!

    13. Kimberly@PrettyPinkMomma says

      December 17, 2009 at 9:12 am

      You rock! I on the other hand, suck. I went to the mall the other night and didn’t accomplish a whole lot other than eating a delicious pretzel. I walked out thirsty and with only two gifts in hand. Did I mention that I got soaked in the process from the torrential downpour of rain going on outside the mall? The mall kicked my ass.

    14. Holly says

      December 17, 2009 at 7:49 am

      There is nothing like retail therapy. I have done so much shopping on etsy and thrift shops…but I think I have ended up with more for me..or at least on my wish list!

    15. Banteringblonde says

      December 17, 2009 at 6:44 am

      I was able to take a chunk out of my list today too – two hours and sweat dripping!

    « Older Comments
    Newer Comments »
    Travel addict, sun seeker, coffee drinker, fashion lover, picture taker. This is a peek behind the closed and competitive doors of the suburbs. A place to come to learn about the best places to travel with your kids in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and beyond! stephanie@sassymodernmom.com
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Search This Site

    Guest Blogging For ETCanada & Skinny Cow

    At the GRAMMYs !

    sassymodernmom

    Canadian Blogger. Traveler. Influencer. Picture Taker. Family Travel Expert.
    ❤️London ON
    ☀️Always planning my next vacation!


    Chasing sunsets and making memories with the best
    Chasing sunsets and making memories with the best of friends. Hubby had a birthday he will never forget!
.
.
#mexico #luxurytravel #sayulita #alleycattours #nofilter


    Touring Sayulita…..
    Time with good friends is ti

    Touring Sayulita…..
Time with good friends is time well spent ❤️🥂
.
.
#sayulita #mexico #mexicolife #marchbreak #travelwithfriends


    Once upon a time in Mexico 🇲🇽
    .
    .
    #Cabo, #l

    Once upon a time in Mexico 🇲🇽 
.
.
#Cabo, #loscabos
@quiviraloscabos, @loscabostourism
#loscabosmexico, #cabossanlucas


    Counting every single blessing twice today. Forev
    Counting every single blessing twice today.  Forever grateful for the blessings of 2025 💕


    Still in a New York state of mind….

    #newyorkcit
    Still in a New York state of mind….

#newyorkcity #parkhyattnyc #newyork #familytravel #postcardsfromtheworld


    10 family members
    2 incredible shows
    40 000 step

    10 family members 
2 incredible shows 
40 000 steps
Countless pieces of NYC pizza 
All adds up to one incredible weekend in New York City

#parkhyattnyc #letsgoeverywhere #centralpark #Hamilton #rockettes #rockerfellercenter #familytime


    All because two people fell in love….

    Just a te
    All because two people fell in love….

Just a teeny selection of the hundreds of gorgeous photos from our girls perfect day. ❤️🥂

Vendor Love:
Venue: @forestcitynationalgolfclub 
Main Photographer : @michelleaphoto
Coordinator: @devotedevents 
Officiant: @officiantdavegalloway 
DJ: @thealphadjcompany 
Florals: @springhillflowers 
Strings: @itsastringthing519 
Makeup: @samanthablatnicky 
Hair: @hairbyholden_ 
Dress: @davidsbridal 
Second Shooter: @hopeharbourphotography


    Mexico – Italy – Arizona – Mexico again!

    ❤️
    Mexico - Italy - Arizona - Mexico again! 

❤️ I’ve fallen in love with HomeExchange and I think you might too. 

💰Thanks to HomeExchange we save big $$$ and are able to travel more often. Know what else? It’s so much easier than you think!

❓Are you ready to finally make your dream trip a reality?  There couldn’t be a better time for you to join @homeexchangecom 

🎁🎁 They are currently offering new members DOUBLE GUEST POINTS if you register by September 30th!  Register with my referral code: https://spn.so/49qawpmk and get 500 GP as a gift. 

 My affiliate link is also in my bio. 🩷
#homeexchange #homeexchangepartner #letsgoeverywhere #postcardsfromtheworld


    First photo dump of many of the very best day
    Kal

    First photo dump of many of the very best day 
Kali and Mark are married!


    So proud of this girl. Ivey degree? Mastered.
    .
    .

    So proud of this girl. Ivey degree? Mastered. 
.
.
#iveygrad #western #ldnontario #proudmama



    Follow on Instagram


    Facebook

    Categories

    Blog Archive

    Copyright © 2009-2026 · Life in the Suburbs by KrizzyDesigns

    Copyright © 2026 · Glam Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in