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After spending a few days last week sorting through the mound of paperwork that “appeared” on my desk, I had a day full of errands to run. With little ones in tow, adding breaks to my schedule is a must.
Errands
My list of errands included:
- Bi-Lo – grocery store
- CVS – drugstore
- Credit Union
- Publix – grocery store
- Post office
- Eye doctor appointments
Breaks
These errands are necessary, but boring for little ones. To keep the outing a fun adventure, I just added in breaks and treats along the way.
- Bi-Lo – accepting the free cookies – yes, it was before lunch. 🙂
- CVS – scanning extra care card, searching for sale items, and walking without the cart. (These activities are big deals for my little ones.)
- Credit Union – choosing lollipops and a toy from the treasure box for making deposits into their accounts
- Publix – receiving another free cookie for the girls
- Post office – running around in the play area while waiting to send off a few packages
- Lunch – purchasing $.79 cheeseburgers and $.49 hamburgers at our local McDonald’s. The girls loved the special lunch, and mom enjoyed the under $5 price.
- School – climbing on the playground before brother’s class ended
- Eye doctor appointments – playing with electronic toys (brought from home) while waiting for the doctor
- Snack – redeeming coupons for free cookies at Zaxby’s. Yep, another free cookie before dinner.
Though our day was full of errands and sugar, we enjoyed the special time together by adding breaks to our schedule. If you have a long list of errands that include little ones in tow, then go for it. Schedule your day around the fun at your errand locations. (If you prefer, limit the cookies and include more errands with playground activities.)
Life is full of obstacles. Embrace them, plan extra time for breaks, and enjoy your little ones while using time wisely. Happy planning!
Question: What errand does your little one enjoy because of the fun?