lynn Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like to get out the door later than 10A, 9A if possible get everything out of the way and be back by 12/1P then be done for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 after schoolwork for the day. Otherwise it is impossible to get back on track when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 We have one car so it's after dh gets home. However, due to my "suffering" with no car he has taken over many errands for me. He's been very good about it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I only run errands once a week, and only when dh is home. So I go in the evening or early on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 With Atl traffic, we try to do them early and then do school in the afternoon. Sometimes this does not work and we just deal with the late afternoon traffic with a great audio bk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Late afternoon or early evening - I try to tie them into my kid's activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoffeechic Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 In the mornings, the air conditioner in my car doesn't work in stop and go traffic, so I try to get it done before it gets hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I usually go in the afternoon when I'm out to pick up the kids from school anyway. Sometimes I go to the grocery store after dinner. Usually I procrastinate about errands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I really try to push 'em off on dee-aitch. ;) Failing that, I try to combine errands on one afternoon a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The kids have 2 hour classes every week and when a show is in production, 4 hour rehearsals twice a week. Dh and I run errands during these times. It has been amazing...the teens have saved so much of their money since we do errands while they are in class/rehearsal. They haven't even spent their Christmas money yet. It frees up my school day to focus on school, too. Grocery shopping without teens...talk about a money saver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Usually in the afternoon in conjunction with kid's activities - I grocery shop with my younges while the other 2 are at dance, for example. We combine trips as much as possible and since dh is out and about for his job sometimes I can get him to help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 if we didn't do our Official School Stuff before noon, it didn't get done. So I did errands in the early afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 We try to get them all in on one day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 After school is done. I usually don't go until 3:00 or so. But, I don't have a ton of errands. I usually grocery shop when I am exercising early in the morning (6:00). I love going at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangato3 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Grocery shopping during dc's piano lessons. Other small errands before or after our Friday park day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I usually go out around noon. I'm still drinking my coffee at 10am, and while I get dressed as soon as I'm out of bed, I don't have any makeup on my face first thing in the morning. And NO ONE wants to see THAT. I try to be home by 2pm or so. I like to have the afternoon to finish school work with the boys and get everyone ready for sports, or get dinner started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I like to get out the door later than 10A, 9A if possible get everything out of the way and be back by 12/1P then be done for the day. Me too, otherwise, I won't go. Traffic seriously picks up here in the afternoons / evenings both on the streets and in the stores which means I'd be out longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Never in the mornings on school days. It interferes with school too much. The kids have activities several afternoons a week so I do errands while I am out and about anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmoran Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I do all my errands on Satuday, mainly because we live 45 minutes from a Walmart and good grocery store. When I lived close to shopping, I spent so much money. This way, I save on gas and shopping. However, I do regret having to give up 5-6 hours every Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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