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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The pitfalls of spare time! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 03:58:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Robin on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671672 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:10:33 +0000 Robin 1671672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Retail therapy. It's essential! catgirl on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671650 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:37:10 +0000 catgirl 1671650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A PONY! Can I get one on the Internet? :D Lots of boxes in the next two days. Also follow-up doctor appointment today (so I can get clearance for post office runs!)... Two weeks in and I am feeling a desperate urge to clean the house. See, shopping is distracting me from an injury! Will post any possible K/Rs! RobinF on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671647 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:32:39 +0000 RobinF 1671647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How nice to see results! Can't wait to see the new you. I'd be pretty dangerous doing much internet shopping, I'm not as good as I should be about returns. My husband likes to watch shopping shows (he's in marketing and likes to critique them) and every time I watch with him I want whatever they are selling. Rarely is it something I actually need! Needless to say, he mostly watches after I've gone to bed. rachylou on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671598 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:54:08 +0000 rachylou 1671598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Now why didn't I think of that when I was recuperating! Beth Ann on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671463 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:05:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1671463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wish I woke up visibly thinner this morning! (Although I don't suppose I could skip the surgery part?) You're excellent at only keeping what works.  No worries!  Glad you're on the mend! Suz on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671268 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:53:57 +0000 Suz 1671268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JAileen, that's hilarious.  And Una, I feel your pain...literally. I did the same thing while recovering from the dental stuff! :) But, as Shevia said, returns are free...plus, I can't wait to see your new loot and your slimmer mid section! What a relief for you!  Firecracker (Sharan) on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671265 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:47:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1671265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes, I can't afford to retire full-time. Without my part-time job, I have enough to live on, but not enough money to support my idle pursuits. Gigi on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671262 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:44:08 +0000 Gigi 1671262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hear you! My plan for these times is to be super picky when the items arrive and keep only what is absolutely amazing. That usually allows me to return the lion's share of what I bought. Colette on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671224 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:02:19 +0000 Colette 1671224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shopping IS therapeutic so it's definitely helping in your recovery. So happy your doing well. I look forward to your first WIW post surgery! Jaime on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671220 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:54:54 +0000 Jaime 1671220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank goodness for free shipping and free returns.  Anonymous on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671129 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:26:55 +0000 Anonymous 1671129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, you are not buying a pony. You need some distraction. Windchime on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671124 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:22:04 +0000 Windchime 1671124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That you are feeling good enough to shop is a good sign! Glad to know you're on the mend. BrieN on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671120 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:19:36 +0000 BrieN 1671120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shopping is life-affirming. Glad to hear you are feeling positive about your progress! Well done!! Elizabeth P on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671117 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:17:42 +0000 Elizabeth P 1671117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I have faith you won't keep anything that isn't great for you, so go for it.  I'm glad you are recovering well. DJP on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671116 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:15:08 +0000 DJP 1671116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JAileen, you are killing me!!! Una, put down that iPad and go read a book, much cheaper. Hope you are on the mend though and Sterling is right......you can just return the lot. 'Nuff said. Deborah on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671104 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:48:42 +0000 Deborah 1671104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too funny.  Make the most of it.  You will back at work and crazy busy again in no time.  So glad to hear you are recovering well. UmmLila (Lisa) on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671101 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:47:13 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1671101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Have fun with it all ... and return as needed. Whatever you need as R&R is good. Ledonna N. on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1671062 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:41:06 +0000 Ledonna N. 1671062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha, Ha, ha this post is bringing back my own memories.  I am glad you are on the road to recovery.  On the flip side well shopping on the internet. I threw my back out a couple of years ago and I was at home laid up watching Roger Teeter with the inversion Table.  I bought that, A sleep number bed and a host of other things to help my back.  It can get expensive but those things are well worth the price.  Pluse on QVC they have the easy pay or flex pay. Anonymous on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670974 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:42:43 +0000 Anonymous 1670974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ SandyG spoke for me.  Shopping is relaxing and you are not a crazy person.  If what you bought doesn't work for you, you will return it.  All you lost is a little time.   I was thrilled to discover my neighbor is a serial returner.  It was like we shared a dirty little secret that no one else knew.  It was quite cathartic.   SandyG on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670926 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:53:19 +0000 SandyG 1670926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Relax ... shopping is physical therapy It's a good way to take care of yourself and channel all your new, unworried energy.  You sound terrific and I'm so glad you're healing fast. Eliza on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670922 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:47:05 +0000 Eliza 1670922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy to hear you are noticing positive changes as you mend, Una. Makes it all worthwhile. High five on the "browsing". When I had my 2 protracted surgical recoveries, quite a bit found its way to my door. Combo of too much time and feeling a few treats were in order. Eventually, I started avoiding shopping sites... shedev on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670879 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:11:54 +0000 shedev 1670879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so happy that you are on the mend. Too much time to brouse can be dangerous. deb on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670876 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:06:52 +0000 deb 1670876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Been there, done that. I am finding the same issue with retirement. I really need to go back to work, lol. Transcona Shannon on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670874 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:03:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1670874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh dear... JAileen - lol! JAileen on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670865 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:44:47 +0000 JAileen 1670865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is why health care is so expensive! When I had my wisdom teeth out, pre internet days, I was drugged and half watching Joan Rivers on QVC. My husband would come in and ask if I had bought anything. Anonymous on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670863 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:42:07 +0000 Anonymous 1670863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Back away from the internet. catgirl on "The pitfalls of spare time!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-pitfalls-of-spare-time#post-1670861 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:38:43 +0000 catgirl 1670861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Being home and confined is dangerous! I've had free time to browse and search every site and sale imaginable. I now have orders on the way from The Rack, Nordstrom, Last Call and Banana! I imagine most of it will end up going back - but still a little scary. Meanwhile I am finally seeing some visual improvement - my midsection has been swollen and apparently will be for some time due to all the internal rearranging, but this morning I woke up visibly thinner! So excited! Will try to post some Finds which I can't do on my phone.