Name: Spreading the Feast Gathering
Start: 2025-07-11T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-12T23:59:59-05:00
Location: LaGrange, KY

Tagged: Scheduling errands

This topic has 20 replies, 18 voices, and was last updated 12 years, 12 months ago by LindseyD.

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June 13, 2012 at 4:23 pm
suzukimom
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We often run errands on Fridays – my dh works nights, and he will often stay up a few hours on Fridays to get a few things done. Friday is payday, as well as either the last day at some stores for the flyer prices – or the first day at other stores for the new flyers….
Honestly, If you want to do Wednesday – do it, but remove almost all school from the schedule. Either plan for a 4 day school week, or plan for some school on Saturday. (If the kids don’t like that idea – point out to them that many PS kids have to run around with their parents running errands on Saturday. That is what my grandson does on Saturday – go grocery shopping with his mom, clean the house, etc.) – So you guys do that stuff on Wednesday, when the prices are better and the crowds much smaller (so it takes less time)
June 13, 2012 at 7:20 pm
LindseyD
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I may seem like the odd one here, but I like to go on Saturday or Sunday afternoons when dh can stay at home with the children or take them somewhere fun. My children are well behaved at the store because I have trained them to be, but that doesn’t discount the fact that momma needs time to herself every once in a while, and this is a perfect opportunity. I meal plan on Friday or Saturday, then shop on Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I also buy some items in bulk from Azure Standard once a month. We buy meat in bulk from a local rancher. So really, my trips are pretty quick since I only get produce and extra items like raisins or coconut milk or whatever. I actually like grocery shopping and don’t consider it a chore. Plus, while I’m out I usually stop at Starbucks for a yummy treat that I don’t have to share with anyone else.
June 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm
johnnyyvette
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Thank you everyone. Knowing what you all do really helps. I kind of like the idea of doing some school on Saturdays. Wouldn’t that give the children something to do? But it seems a little strange too–a little wrong since traditional schools don’t work on that day. I am thinking that it might be better for me to pick a different day to shop even and miss out on doubling coupons. We went to the store today, and I’m tired thinking about going to church tonight. I think shopping with 3 children wears me out. I will be praying and talking with my dear husband.
June 13, 2012 at 7:40 pm
crazy4boys
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I go grocery shopping in the evening, either right after dinner or after the kids are being put to bed by dad. The stores are pretty empty then. Sometimes I’ll do a BIG shop on a Saturday and hit 2 or 3 stores (each has different staples we need) while the kids are doing a “project” or something fun with dad and I’ll buy enough for the month. My husband will make produce runs on his way home from work as needed for the rest of the month. Or I’ll do a later night run again. It’s my peaceful quiet time after a long day!
June 13, 2012 at 9:35 pm
thepinkballerina
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I grocery shop on Thurs morning (Shop N Save has $10 off coupon day on Thursdays) and it happens to be our LIGHT school day as well as Fridays since we have co ops all day. Mon-Wed no errands if possible. We either school some before and after grocery errand or go first thing and school when we return. We also have piano on Thursday afternoons so it works out for us.
I don’t do grocery when hubby is off on Sat/Sunday because Saturday is our day of rest (Sabbath) and Sunday is the first day of the week to which I get a majority of my cleaning and baking done.

So I suggest pick a day you can do light school work and shop that day so it’s less hectic. HTH!
Tara
June 13, 2012 at 9:36 pm
LindseyD
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I don’t think I could do school on Saturdays just to have something for the chlldren to do. Mine are 7 and 8, and they play really well together. They LOVE Saturdays! Saturdays are also the day that dh and I sleep in. The kids make their own breakfast and play and do a great job of leaving us alone. Often, we stay in bed until 9:30 or later. It’s awesome! I know some couples aren’t like that, but dh and I do LOVE having one day a week to stay up late the night before and not suffer the consequences the next day because we got to sleep late. He is the worship pastor at our church, so Sundays aren’t generally restful until around 1:00 in the afternoon. He and the kids will pile up in the bed and turn on a movie while I grocery shop. I consider that a Win-Win for all of us. Just my thoughts…