One of the best shopping habits that I’ve developed over the years is the habit of bringing a pen and notebook along with me when I shop. This helps me in so many ways. Those ways include:

• I can remember what I want to buy. I’m usually pretty good at getting the basics without a list. However, if there’s a new product that I want to try I need to write down the name of it or I’ll forget it at the store. For example, I wanted to try out hydroxatone but couldn’t remember that and got hty gold instead. That turned out to be a good product too so it wasn’t a big deal but I like having a notebook with me to remember what it is that I actually wanted to get at the store.
• I can write down things I see that I can’t buy now but want to get later. I often see things when I’m shopping and want to get them at another time. I may want to wait until they are on sale. I may want to keep them in mind as gifts for someone else. I jot it down in my notebook in the store. If I didn’t then I’d forget before I went home.
• It’s great for making other little notes. I’ll often answer the cell phone when I’m shopping. I’ll need to write down information from the call (such as appointment times). The notebook is great for this.
• I can always doodle if I get stuck in line. Hey, it’s always nice to have something to pass the time - especially at this time of year when shopping lines everywhere are getting longer!

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