A list of the most stressful experiences that anyone can go through in their lifetime will include events such as the death of a family member, divorce and moving house. I think that supermarket self-checkouts should be added to that list… When approaching the checkouts with your three items of shopping, there are usually two [...]
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Alternative Supermarket Checkout Etiquette
I recently wrote a blog article called Make Your Supermarket Trip Fun. Since then, life has gone a bit mad with work and a flat move. However, today I’m back and I’m…. writing about supermarkets again. I don’t live in a supermarket, believe me (but, if I did, I’d pitch my tent in the bakery [...]
Make Your Supermarket Trip Fun
Do you find yourself feeling bored, frustrated and disillusioned when you undertake your regular supermarket shopping expedition? It’s time to change all that! Here’s a few challenges and ideas to make it more interesting for you and your fellow shoppers… Challenge 1 – Don’t Shop From The Shelves Pick yourself a trolley (try to get [...]
A Reason To Hate Snow
You know what? Snow reminds me of a distant Auntie’s visit on Christmas Day. Everything seems very pleasant and enjoyable for the first 5 minutes and the children enjoy playing with her. But then you realise that she hasn’t really brought anything nice with her. She then overstays her welcome, irritates you to the point [...]
