Day 9: Favorite Online Shopping Spots

As today's topic for Blogember; where I have committed to posting every day during the month of November - today's topic is online shopping!

Likely the easiest one by far for me, as I'm truly not a big shopper. The thought of Black Friday makes me develop hives instantaneously! I'd much rather sit at the keyboard, make some quick decisions, enter my online coupon and click 'purchase' to confirm my shopping cart selections!

1. Somehow it feels as though I should have a site at the number one spot where I purchase for others, and yet I have my all-time, and most visited spot Sephora! When the box arrives on the front step, my entire family knows a box of wishes, dreams and magic is soon to be opened! I love make-up, skin care, hair products and most of all the wonderful samples that arrive in each box! Oh the magic!

2. Whew, now that I've finished #1, I'm happy to say that my next favorite site is all about my daughter ..Gymboree! Cute clothes, great sales and quality beyond compare are the very best parts of Gymboree online. And the fact that the closest one is 45 minutes from home makes shopping online a wonderful option!

3. AMAZON!~ I love books, not e-books, books I can touch and feel, turn pages and hold to my chest when the story is complete as friend I'm not yet willing to say good-bye to … and the beauty of Amazon is that I can get books, music, movies and so much more!

4. Green Mountain Coffee for my love of coffee .. and the variety of flavors, automated ordering and flexibility in orders being sent. I love to see that box on the doorstop when it's time for the coffee to arrive!

5. And since the holidays are right around the corner, the shopping for my daughter has already begun! Fat Brain Toys is a great place to find academic toys that build in learning and fun - for all ages. I've been happy with the selection, prices and even customer service. When one of my items was not in stock a wonderful representative called me directly to offer other options! Great company!

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