How many of you ladies….do actually go for shopping as a stress buster…??  I think many of the ladies share the same space with me as far as shopping is concerned. Now let me also clear this out that I am not at all a shopaholic.. I take shopping as a stress buster. 

Sometimes when I get badly bored by my days work and household I go for shopping. Now I will discuss with you the details of what my shopping is like, what I shop and why I shop so..

Shopping dresses- This is the most impressing part of my shopping things. I like to shop for dresses and specially sarees. But I am not at all a spendthrift that I will spend some thousands of rupees on them. I go as per my budget. But i make sure , I buy what I desire to. My desire is strictly not very costly items. Because I do my shopping on my own money, so who likes to spend their own money ….so much…?? 😁😁

Shopping cosmetics- Now shopping for cosmetics. This I do some research and buy . I don't buy some stuff that is out of my reach or something that would effect my skin badly…!.. I have some brands that are much economical and I mostly do not change the brand of cosmetics because otherwise I could do wrong to my skin. But this shopping , I do once and only when my previous cosmetics are finished. And I mostly go for a sunscreen, night cream, toner, lip balm, body lotion and a face wash. Other items like makeup kit and all, I do not change much…coz they are way most expensive and I use them very consciously…not wasting a drop..! 😂😂

Shopping books- This is my favorite sector.  Right from my childhood i have been shopping this books. And it is still continued.  I have a small library at my parents house and one in my own apartment. But here also I do not buy too expensive ones. Yet, if some books are very rare, I have to spent some more money, getting them. Because I am a 'Bibliophile'…!!

Shopping gadgets- Now I have done a B.tech on Electronics and gadgets or any creative electronic good attract me a lot. That also includes innovative toys, innovative household gadgets…whichever is technology based…If I can afford I get them.

Shopping vegetables and fruits - This is also fascinating at times when I need a break from all the hustles and bustles of life. I get all those items which are not generally bought to our household. 

Shopping shoes- This is the bare minimum shopping item in my list. I have  some fixed shoes and slippers which I never change as long they are wearable. So I don't shop shoes so much…!1

Shopping jewelry - I have my own online business so I shop for that purpose and also for my own needs. I am very choosy about my jewelry. And I do frequent shopping on this item. 

Shopping for my family- Yes, I do a lot of shopping for my family members , for my garden , my birds..! I like to shop for them a lot. I occasionally gift them with gifts which I buy on my own.

Shopping for my household - I shop lots of household items whenever I have some extra money. I like to decorate my house and give a fresh look to it but of course if I can save some extra bucks….Then only..

Shopping for replacement of old stuffs-  Suppose if my door mat is damaged or I need a new bedsheet or curtains.. I go for choosing the items only…Because this money is sponsored by my husband…😊😊

Online shopping- I do mostly online shopping but I am very particular about the prices of the items. I do a lot of market research and then buy an item.

Offline shopping- This I do when I get some places to roam about, where I find good stuffs..

Why do  I shop??

Good question. I shop because it is the best thing that gives me some instant relief from stress. I do not spend much on my shopping so its surely not a wastage of money.  This also gives a freshness to my soul and I enjoy it thoroughly. I like to gift others and shopping helps me in doing so. And there is a feel good factor in the way things are packed and handed to you by the shopkeepers. That's what gives a feeling of ‘ surprise’ or ‘ newness’ in me…which I appreciate a lot.

Shopping against my family's wish-

Now that is of course a ‘ yes’..coz my husband or my parents or my in-laws do not like the idea of shopping. But let them do what they want. I need to take care of my mind and soul. Moreover this lockdown has been very boring ….and shopping has made me elevate my soul…

So lets celebrate ‘ shopping’…!!