by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
Member since:
February 19, 2008

Breakroom Chat TRANSCRIPT @ 3:30PM ET. How Do You Make The Most of Your Lunch Break? You Could Win 250 Gather Points and a Prize!

April 15, 2009 04:38 PM EDT (Updated: April 20, 2009 03:48 PM EDT)
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Sometimes work can get so crazy that you can’t find time for a lunch break. When you’re able to take one, how do you make the most of a short lunch break?

Join our moderator, mom Erin Gifford from http://www.couponcravings.com/ for a live chat tomorrow, April 16th at 3:30pm ET to discuss how you spend your lunch break. Do you catch up on news? Maybe you like to shop online? Or perhaps you use the time to email family and catch-up?

Erin and other members will be chatting within the comment field of this article for a chat today from 3:30-4:00PM ET. You'll need to refresh your browser to see new comments. Two Gather member will be randomly selected to receive 250 Gather Points™ and a coupon for a free Deli Creations from Oscar Mayer!

Each Deli Creations from Oscar Mayer sandwich makes it easy to enjoy a restaurant-inspired sandwich without the restaurant price. Each sandwich comes complete with everything you need packed fresh, including high-quality deli meats, specialty sauces, natural cheeses and delicious oven-baked bread that comes out hot and melty in less than a microwave minute.

Looking for an online breakroom to share stories and connect with your friends.  Join The Breakroom and share your own stories, tips and advice with fellow workers on Gather. You can stop by over your lunch hour or any time during the day!
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Comments: 200

Am I missing something? Cause, it's already 4:30 ET.
Bridget ♥ Apr 15, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
The start time for this chat is already past. Was this meant for tomorrow?
timi A. Apr 15, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
I wish i could join this group, but my break times are always not on schedule.
Being I'm a SAHM/Housewife, my break is usually surfing the net in some way. Either in Gather, or answering/reading some of my e-mail.
Keri A. Apr 15, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
Good Afternoon! Well I dont work, only from home! So my lunch is spent on the puter along with most of my day, doing websites and misc things, BUT gather mostly!
Chris E. Apr 15, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
Stefanie I am confused. It is already 4:40. Did I miss something?
C.L. R. Apr 15, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
Hello other confused chatters.
Shannon W Apr 15, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
I was thinking the same thing :)
Chris E. Apr 15, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
Looks like we were all posting the same thing at the same time.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 15, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
Hmm....
Shannon W Apr 15, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
My lunch break is usually spent in a hurry because I work from home and often don't give myself the time I should.
By this time of day, after 4 hours of chats, it's not hard to confuse me.
Ghostly Ghoul Apr 15, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
I guess we'll find out. :0)
Tammy N. Apr 15, 2009, 4:44pm EDT
Hmmmm...........
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team Apr 15, 2009, 4:47pm EDT
You guys are FAST! haha. Yes, it's tomorrow at 3:30PM ET and I just updated it! I saw that myself and thought I was losing it!

Thanks!
Ahhh.... Tomorrow!
Thanks for the update, Stefanie!
Bridget ♥ Apr 15, 2009, 4:48pm EDT
That makes more sense! LOL!
and tomorrow.............
Could I just C & P my original response tomorrow....or would that be spam?
Chris E. Apr 15, 2009, 4:56pm EDT
Thanks for the clarification Stefanie!
tammie p. Apr 15, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
i will be there!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 15, 2009, 5:09pm EDT
I'll be here!
Debby C. Apr 15, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
I hope I can remember to be here!
Desiree T. Apr 15, 2009, 5:52pm EDT
Hope I make it.
Jo N. Apr 15, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
Thanks, I will try to make it.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Apr 15, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
Thanks for the update Stefanie. I have not been able to make many chats lately, but I'll see if I can tomorrow.
Iris D. Apr 15, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
I will try to be there. Thanks
Lance L. Apr 15, 2009, 10:21pm EDT
Tomorrow, tomorrow . . . .
Rachel D. Apr 15, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
We're supposed to get a lunch break? We just don't run out, grab our take-out and eat at our desks while we're still working?!? :-)
Janet "Jax" B. Apr 16, 2009, 12:01am EDT
lunch break? What's that? LOL
Angela W. Apr 16, 2009, 12:28pm EDT
I WANT A REAL TIME CHAT ROOM!!! Okay off my soap box...(do you think they heard me over in programming Stephanie?? LOL)
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
Iwill be there.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team Apr 16, 2009, 1:39pm EDT
Hi Angela! I hear you and agree. I know that Gather has it in the plans for the future. I'll let them know you would all like it a little sooner ;-).
Jennifer N. Apr 16, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
Ooh Angela that would be /awesome/!
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:16pm EDT
Looking forward to the chat in just 15 minutes! :)
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
Hi everyone!!
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
I'm already here and waiting . and reay to go.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 3:28pm EDT
Hi Erin and Lona:)
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:28pm EDT
Hello everyone
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 3:28pm EDT
well, here I am as well...hello all
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:29pm EDT
i usually go home for lunch! Nice break for me and hubby as he is retired!
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
Hi Dn and Erin
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
Hi everyone!
Ashley M. Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
I don't have a defined lunch break, but I do usually eat at the same time everyday. I typically browse my favorite sites including gather and read articles while I'm eating. Then when I'm done I go back and reply. (I use tabs for each different article.) If there is a Gather chat on any particular day I will usually participate in that.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
I like to have a sandwich and take a walk :)
Briana Carter Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
I usually catch up on emails, maybe post a blog entry! Sometimes I go out to lunch but not often.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
How was everyones lunch?
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
I don't usually take a full lunch, don't have time to go out and always seem to forget to bring something. These deli-creations would work well for me as my base store is located in a publix shopping center
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
Hi everyone.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Hello! Not sure whether a Gather host will join, but I wanted to introduce myself. I'm Erin Gifford of www.CouponCravings.com and super-excited to kick off this chat on one of my favorite topics - lunch!
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
I have to remind myself because I work at home...I get hungry then remember
Trish A. Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Good afternoon!
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
I like to Gather, too :)
Crystal R. Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Hello everyone.
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
I usually have some soup and a sandwich.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Briana! :)
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
how you spend your lunch break????????// Let see, Its always busy so I manage to eat my lunch at my desk, Even though we have a breakroom lol. If i need to pay a bill or go to the bank that is the time to it( I make sure im wearing flats on those days)
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Hi everyone! Welcome Erin!
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
i think its important to take a break away from your desk!
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Hi EriN!!
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
I find it hard to take a full lunch as well. Always so much to do. How did you spend your lunch break today?
Crystal R. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
I like to catch up on the news and reading. I also try to get outside and enjoy the weather. A meal outside is always better in my opinion.
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
and i'm fortunate to only live 10 minutes from work!!
Ashley M. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Hi Erin!
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Hi Erin
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
today i had a class from 12:45 to 2 so that was my lunch break!
Lance L. Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
how you spend your lunch break?


I should spend it just eating and then getting on with what I need to do, but I usually pick up something and start fiddling with it.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
I actually printed out coupons! There are some really good ones out there and I didn't want to miss out. I love the savings! :)
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
but classes will be over soon and we go to 4 day work week meaning 7-5 m-th so that break will be much needed!
Mary G. Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
When you’re able to take one, how do you make the most of a short lunch break?
I post on Gather and answer e-mails during the lunch hour. Its hard to get everything done during the day, as most of the time I work at night.
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
I don''t work but am always on my computer.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
Hi Diana, Ashley, Iris! :)
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
i spend my lunch break gathering:)
Ashley M. Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
My usual lunch time is always thrown off on the third Thursday of the month. I have an early morning book club which kind of changes my schedule. Since I have refreshments there, I usually do not eat again until mid afternoon. My husband and I did enjoy a leisurely tea earlier on the front porch.
Briana Carter Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
Hi Erin! I'm game for any kind of food !
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
Lona, I'm always on my computer too. Hard to peel myself away sometimes. :)
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
i watch the news at lunch time and do any other things i need to do.
Susan B. Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
My lunch time varies wildly so I try to stop everything else while I eat or I don't even remember what it tasted like.
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
i just signed up for the coupon cravings email!
Julieann Robertson Apr 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
Hello...this is my first time here. I generally work out, go coupon shopping or do homework on my lunch breaks.
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
yes it sure is.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
Did I tell you I'm giving away coupons for FREE Deli Creations sandwiches? Yummy!
Briana Carter Apr 16, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
You know me - I'm ALWAYS hungry! :)
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:37pm EDT
also i read my emails and look at sales and print off coupons.
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:37pm EDT
Diana, thanks for signing up. Also, check out www.bargainbriana.com. She's here today too and has some awesome deals!
Julieann Robertson Apr 16, 2009, 3:37pm EDT
I saw those sandwiches in the store a week ago when I got a coupon for them, but they were still too pricey for me.
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:38pm EDT
Today I had a day off so I went to the mall with my friend and we went for pizza at lunch time.
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:38pm EDT
I love them they are so good.
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:38pm EDT
great Erin!!
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:38pm EDT
Julieann, good for you for working out at lunch. I should totally do that more often.

Briana, you know I love a girl who can eat. :)
Crystal R. Apr 16, 2009, 3:38pm EDT
That's great Erin. I have used some coupons already and shared with my roommates. They have loved them and are thankful for the quick meal.
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
Deli creations are great. Went looking for them today but my supermarket did not have them. Will go to walmart tomorrow.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
i just signed up for the coupon site Erin
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
today I am lucky, I am on vacation so I fixed a Ham and turkey wrap on whole wheat....I try to eat healthy, but when you are in a hurry or choose to go out for lunch that is easier said than done
Erin Gifford Apr 16, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
So what's your favorite lunch? Believe it or not, I used to bring a Hot Pocket to work every single day. Shocking, but after a few months I got tired of it!
DiAnA D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
thanks for the tip Erin.. i signed up for Briana's newsletter too
Lona Herling Apr 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
like i said yesterday they are 0nly $2.50 each.
Mari H. Apr 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
Oops, sorry I missed this-I couldn't get online yesterday.
Briana Carter Apr 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
Thanks Erin! :)

We always love FREE coupons! :)

I haven't tried the Deli Creations yet but I have noticed them in the stores. I do like to keep things like this on hand to grab to take to work for lunch when I don't have time to prepare, don't want to spend $ to eat out, or don't want all those extra calories from eating out!