March 19th, 2012 karebear
I’ve always wanted a personal shopper. I used to have a friend who loved shopping as much as I did, and I would trust her opinion—not that she knew anything about fashion. But I would take her word for it if she said I looked good! Since we have been unseasonally good weather this weekend, I realized I didn’t have as much time to find some summer maternity shirts as I thought I did. I decided to go to Motherhood Maternity. I love going there because of their hands on help. I don’t know what a bra is supposed to look like or a swimsuit. The lady there was able to get me started on a great summer wardrobe as last time I was pregnant was through the winter/spring. It doesn’t help that we are planning on camping this summer, so I need to make sure I have clothes that will be airy and comfortable. Granted the price is something I wish was lower, but I guess I am also paying for the experience of feeling like I am the only one that matters in the store. I would recommend this store to anyone who wants the hands-on treatment, but expect not to leave without spending a little. But as I have been finding out, I can’t find maternity stuff in stores, only online. I am sorry, but I would like to try my clothes on before I buy them!
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September 25th, 2010 karebear
I am so getting excited for shopping for Christmas. I finally am able to get my niece what I called dibs on when she was born–an Easy Bake Oven! I had one when I was younger and absolutely loved it. I think it is a great gift and I hope she loves it as much as I did. I loved making fudge and brownies, oh and I can’t forget cookies. I have always been a chocolate fan. I went to Hasbro website and man, Easy Bake Oven has really extended the recipes. Now you can make donuts and waffles or pretzels. Is it wrong when she opens it up at Christmas, I am going to encourage her to make some stuff so I can “help” her. The best thing about this gift is, I can always buy her additional mixes. So there’s one gift done, about 14 more to go!
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September 19th, 2010 karebear
I know I have written this multiple times, but my most favorite store in the whole wide world is Kohl’s. That is probably why my mother-in-law got me a gift card for my birthday. The best thing is with Kohl’s there is always a deal. I actually was able to get about $200 worth of stuff with a $150 gift card. I ended up with 12 shirts and 2 pants. The hardest thing for shopping for me lately has been sticker shock. I have issues with spending about $20 for a shirt. I love when I can find a shirt for $6. But I decided to stop looking at the tags, and actually ended up with some shirts and colors I normally wouldn’t pick. So take my word for it KOHLS is AWESOME!
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September 16th, 2010 karebear
Andy and a couple of coworkers think I am nuts. I am starting to Christmas shop. I found it a lot easier last year when I started in January (it was an after xmas sale I couldn’t pass up). This year I just started a couple months ago–a Toy Story 3 shirt for my nephew-$5 at Kohls–how can one pass that up? I still am drawing a blank at what to get Andy’s mom. A coworker suggested maybe some Christmas baskets. I have always wanted to get someone one of them, I just never do. Maybe its because I am jealous and want one to! But you can pretty much get an assortment of anything in a Christmas basket. She likes cheese, maybe I should find one of those.
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August 24th, 2010 karebear
My best friend moved up her wedding from sometime in May to October 8. So we kind of had to scramble for a wedding shower and a bachelorette party. Well, I got her to come home for the shower so I added a bachelorette party on top of that. Then I realized I needed something naughty for her. So I figured I could order her something. I have used Fredricks in the past, and remembered something about being pretty quick. That is what I needed. I decided on Wednesday to order a gift and needed in 10 days, the site says 5-9 days for shipping. First of all, the only problem I had was picking out the size. The site itself is great with giving sizes and measurements, its the measurements I was given by the bride-to-be. She has some really messed up meausrements! I shouldn’t talk, my measurements are about the same just in a couple sizes bigger–darn a big booty! But with all the choices of lingrie, the hardest part was trying to figure out how naughty I wanted to be for her. I ordered last Wednesday and I got it today! I am so happy with the service, I know I will use it again. Although I think we have most of our friends married ofF! Maybe just for me next time!
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July 16th, 2010 karebear
A coworker just got a Nook from her husband for working so much overtime lately and quitting smoking. I am really really really jealous. What is a Nook? A Nook is a e-book. For a long time, I thought I would not be able to use one, but I watched someone read one at the airport a couple months back. It looks just like you are reading from a book. It would be helpful outside and the best thing is that its battery works for 10 days. And Barnes and Noble has a bunch of free books! I have started dropping hints to Andy to get me one. I am thinking he is not going to get the hints!
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October 18th, 2009 karebear
My Grandma made a comment the other day that she stops by and my husband and I are never home–she stops by during the day when we are work. The reason I find this so amusing is ever sine we have had Gabe, we have become homebodies. Granted, we try to get out at least once a month without him in order to keep our relationship going. But, most of the time, we stay home. I have found my boy does not like to shop. He falls asleep everytime we go shopping. I suppose if I pushed my husband in a cart, he would probably do the same exact thing. He is not to fond of shopping for deals either. That is why I am trying to shop on online more lately. Its so easy to bring up a couple websites than to drive around to 5 different stores with a baby. Especially with Gabe being so stuffed up and with all the sick people around. I’m not too worried about him getting H1N1, but more worried about not getting over this cold or sinuses or allergies. The best thing about shopping online is through our Virginhealthmiles account, we get a certain percentage back at certain stores–which is awesome. Hey, I will take $2.38 anyday back on something I was going to buy anyway.
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January 5th, 2009 karebear
I read an article the other day which stated that in the death of the Walmart employee that died on Black Friday after being trampled, implied it was Walmart’s fault. The police department in that area gave some recommendations for retail franchises for the next Black Friday. On the list were better security (lined up months ahead of time–and not police), handing out vouchers, detailed maps of the store and maybe only letting in a couple hundred at a time. Also, better training for the employees. It is really sad that someone died over Black Friday sales. Hopefully, it will not happen again next year.
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November 29th, 2008 karebear
This is the first year in four years that I did not get up early to go shopping. Part of the problem was that I didn’t see any ads that would get me out of bed that early. The second problem was I think my husbands animosity against crowds of people has rubbed off on me. I don’t really know what I need to buy and I am not going to stand in line for more than 10 minutes to buy one thing. At least around here, there was no injuries or deaths like the ones in Long Island at Walmart. That really worries me because one of my good friends works at Walmart. Who would have thought Walmart needs hazard pay? Maybe they need to look into safer occupations like online trading–no actual person to person contact, especially this time of year.
Hopefully, I finish shopping in time. I always do!
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October 20th, 2008 karebear
This weekend, I got an email from Linens N Things stating they were having a closing sale–get this everything in the store 10-30% off. Umm, what? You call that a closing sale? We spent about 20 minutes walking around the store. The kitchen supplies were only 10 percent off. The only sort of deal I saw was the curtains and curtain accessories were 30% off. But I also have to remember, curtains at this store are expensive. We did pick up a cutting board (10% off), but it was something we were planning on buying no matter what. Maybe I just need to wait and see if they have better sales, but I’m guessing no.
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