Timesavers and Whatnot

I like working, and my job is low-stress with great benefits. The only complaint I have is that I have NO time to run errands. With the hubby’s new job and his longer commute, it’s all me taking the girls to and picking them up from daycare . I get a ½ hour lunch or an hour if I want to make up that extra ½ hour some other time. Therefore, anything I can do to cheat time is ab wonderful.

We are going to dinner with Ryan’s co-workers Friday night. I’m wearing a dress, but I have no pantyhose. And I also ran out of eyeshadow. And hairspray. Yes, I could have just run to the drug store for temporary fixes, but I found a nice little tool: Nordstrom’s pickup. So I ordered some Spanx tights that I wish were sheerer (spellcheck says that’s a word…?), but oh well. Also ordered my Bobbi Brown eyeshadow, paid for both things online and waited for an email stating my order was ready for pickup. Easy peasy. I also ran to Trade Secret to buy hair products including my favorite W8less Plus hairspray. Mailed out my sis-in-law’s birthday gift too. All within ONE HOUR.

I do all my banking online and use the ATM for deposits. I use Walgreens with a drive thru for prescriptions. I ship all my eBay stuff via Priority Mail and get the free boxes through USPS.com, print my labels at home, and use carrier pickup. With my Etsy stuff, I like to use a cheaper method of shipping, so I use the Automated Postal Center to ship either First Class or Parcel Post. I don’t have to wait in line or talk to anyone!

Love to hear anyone else’s shortcuts to everyday life!