It's no secret that I love to shop. LOVE LOVE LOVE to shop. Which has been difficult to do these past 7 months (since I'm now unemployed).
I tend to go overboard for events; I spend entirely too much money on Christmas, despite telling myself that I will scale back every year. Do you find yourself spending too much money? If not, tell me your secret!
One of the things that I have became obsessed with over the past few years is the ease of online ordering. As much as I love to shop in store, it is so much easier to shop online than it is to get both kids dressed, pack a diaper bag and a backpack, listen to Myra cry her head off (the kid hates to ride!) on the way. That's just to get to the store. Then, I have to fight to get the stroller out of my car (well worth it because the stroller I have is Ahhhhmmmmaaaazing), struggle to force JC into it without running into traffic in the parking lot, tie Myra in the Moby, and go approximately 3 steps before realizing that I've forgotten something vital like JC's sippy cup or my purse.
Remember when shopping used to be as simple as looking in your closet and seeing that you have nothing to wear so you grabbed your keys and drove to the nearest mall to buy a new outfit? Yea...those days are looooong gone for us!
I have found some products that just make being out and about easier for us, and I thought today would be a perfect day to share them because if you're like me, you don't have all of your shopping done yet, and will have to brave the crowds!
Anyway, here are a few of the things we HAVE to have with us when shopping (especially if I'm taking them both out solo).
1. Moby Wrap
I have a Moby Wrap in turquoise (which is no longer available), and I LOVE it. It's an essential for us, even when not grocery shopping. I had two different carriers with JC, and I honestly had a love hate relationship with them. The Moby took a few tries to get it exactly right, but now I can do it with my eyes closed. It is well worth the investment. I had a ring sling with JC and I never felt like he was completely snug in it. With this, I can let go of her and know that she will be secure. It makes it so much easier to deal with JC when we are somewhere that he wants to walk. I can literally let go and grab hold of him before he darts out in traffic (just an example). I get tons of compliments, and Myra loves being worn.
2. B.O.B. Revolution SE
This stroller is SO worth the investment! I had debated between the dualie and this one (only because JC sometimes likes to ride), but am so glad that I didn't. Truthfully, I don't take them both on long shopping trips, so he's usually good with walking for the trips when it's just the three of us. Other times, Patrick is with me and can push him in a second stroller if he needs to take a break from walking. Back to this: It is amazing. You can literally push it with one finger. It's billed as a jogging stroller, and I do take it jogging with me quite often. But, I also like to use it shopping because it is so easy to push. It is a little big, so sometimes you have to rethink squeezing around the racks of clothes. But, I think it just keeps me from spending as much money. Ha!
3. Kindle Fire
I rarely go ANYWHERE with my Kindle Fire. JC uses it 99% of the time, which is funny since he bought it for me for my mother's day present last year. There are a few must-have apps that I downloaded for him. I'll try to do a post on them soon!
I also make sure that we have extra diapers and wipes, toys for Myra Mae that will clip onto the Moby, and 2 sippy cups for JC (one to have now, and one to help avoid the meltdown that will occur 20 minutes into the trip) as well as some snacks for him.
What are your must-haves for shopping? Do you have any pointers on how to have a stress free shopping trip with 2 small kids in tow?
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