Amazon Subscribe & Save can be treacherous - NaBloPoMo Day 19
We have a modest collection of laundry detergent. Tom says we're set through 2019. Such are the dangers of Amazon Subscribe & Save.
If you plan ahead and order on a schedule, you save like 15% off normal Amazon prices. You pick whether you want something delivered once a month or once every two months. In theory it's really quite terrific especially if you're somewhat of a serial obsessive.
Think about it:
* You save 15%
* Good for environment, lots of stuff comes in one box
* Like magic, things you need show up
* Save time, you only have to click to buy once instead of repeatedly
Let me offer some advice: you don't want to be all hasty and slapdash when contemplating your household needs. I was feeling all Frau Badass nailing that submit button and now we have a closet full of moisturizer and nineteen bars of soap.
Also, we're out of tea and vitamins and I staunchly refuse to pay full price mid-month. I can wait two weeks. It's the principle of the matter, not the five bucks.
Ordering Subscribe & Save requires a spreadsheet. One must track one's consumption prior to committing. One must also set a calendar reminder to go around and assess the pantry situation prior to the cut off date for order changes. If you miss the date, you will receive another box of goods whether you want them or not.
Should there be a zombie apocalypse, see us for dishwasher detergent, chewing gum and steel cut oats.
And yet, our cornucopia of extra toilet paper cannot overcome a major life challenge I'm facing right now. Here's a photo of the tea Wanda recommended and I love but which we are out of until November 29.
If you plan ahead and order on a schedule, you save like 15% off normal Amazon prices. You pick whether you want something delivered once a month or once every two months. In theory it's really quite terrific especially if you're somewhat of a serial obsessive.
Think about it:
* You save 15%
* Good for environment, lots of stuff comes in one box
* Like magic, things you need show up
* Save time, you only have to click to buy once instead of repeatedly
Let me offer some advice: you don't want to be all hasty and slapdash when contemplating your household needs. I was feeling all Frau Badass nailing that submit button and now we have a closet full of moisturizer and nineteen bars of soap.
Also, we're out of tea and vitamins and I staunchly refuse to pay full price mid-month. I can wait two weeks. It's the principle of the matter, not the five bucks.
Ordering Subscribe & Save requires a spreadsheet. One must track one's consumption prior to committing. One must also set a calendar reminder to go around and assess the pantry situation prior to the cut off date for order changes. If you miss the date, you will receive another box of goods whether you want them or not.
Should there be a zombie apocalypse, see us for dishwasher detergent, chewing gum and steel cut oats.
And yet, our cornucopia of extra toilet paper cannot overcome a major life challenge I'm facing right now. Here's a photo of the tea Wanda recommended and I love but which we are out of until November 29.
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| Some pretty great Genmaicha Tea |
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