Freebie Fun!

I almost fell off the spending wagon on Tuesday! I had been so busy at work the previously day, that I decided not to go out at lunchtime. Nothing odd there I hear you say, but panic must have set in when I found myself restricted from lunchtime shopping! So... Tuesday I decided to have a longer lunch in order to compensate. I was doing really well, there were a couple of basic bits I needed to buy and, rather than rush into the first shop I knew sold these things, I put my sensible head on and did a store comparison on price. This was working really well, until I strayed into the devil's lair, aka Boots' sale aisles!

I'll explain in a little more detail here. After Christmas is out the way, I tend to hit the sales with a vengeance (as all good spendaholics would do!) and Boots is one of my favourite stores in which to do this. I know they do sell some tat in the 3 for 2 Xmas pressies, but the majority of it is actually pretty good. Anyway, as we all know these items are slashed to half price as soon as the festive season is over. I would usually pick up a few bits, some for presents throughout the year (see, I do have some financial forethought!) and some for presents for me. I usually 'do' Boots literally just after Christmas, then I'm stocked up. Naturally I did the same this year, job done.

Now back to Tuesday... I suddenly found myself in Boots, down the sale aisle, pondering the merits of half price beauty products. I knew I couldn't really justify buying anything, but really, really wanted something!!! Then, lightbulb moment. I had accumulated points on my loyalty card throughout the year, normally I spend them as soon as I get them, but for some reason, had left them on the card for most of the year. Because of this, I had 965 points to spend, or in real terms, £9.65. Oh the joy of having some unexpected shopping funds, it was almost as good a feeling as having found a £10 note in your coat pocket or hidden amongst a whole heap of receipts in your purse! Needless to say, I scooped up my bargains and tottered to the till as fast as my little legs would carry me! 936 points later, I was a very happy bunny who'd just bagged £18 worth of sale goodies at half price for free! I am so easily pleased!

Until we meet again xx