The best 50 Bucks you will ever spend I promise

So, the other day hubby and me were taking a stroll around Target, and I saw this big blanket and I hugged it and I almost died! But I though 49.99 for a throw was a lot.  So I researched it on target, and realized all sizes twin-king are 49.99 and that the "throw" is two layers and sewn together to make it extra plush and comfy.  So I went back, I can honestly say that I would marry this blanket if I could.  It was a great investment and I'm really enjoying it.  I havent read the cleaning instructions on it but I'm sure its wash not dry clean.  Girls treat yourself to something nice for the holiday season!!!! Its by Simply Shabby Chic.

To RE GIFT OR NOT

NOT!!! This is such a horrible thing to do, as much as we need to save money in this day and age re-gifting is not the best option! More than likely the person will figure out that you have re-gifted and be offended.  I remember one year I randomly got a random serving dish.  I was like huh? It look like they pulled it out of their kitchen closet and wrapped it up for me.  (and anything cooking is so not me).  Gifts are to be personable, I really have something really cheap (even dollar store) than a re-gift.  HOWEVER, there are certin situations when re-gifting is ok.  A few years back my sister in-law got a bracelet from someone and the bracelet was really not her type of style, and it was a coach bracelet, my mother who adores coach and anything blingy was who she gave it to, but before she gave it to her she told her "when I got this gift I thought of you and how much you would love it so I decided to save it for you for Christmas rather than return it".  In this situation you are telling the person, and you are also telling them that it is something that you believed they would love.  I re-gifted twice in my life and I have nightmares about it seriously! Another situation that it can be ok is if it is an heirloom, if it is something that someone wants to pass down to you, you should feel happy about that even if you asked for an Ipod! (true story) Bottom line is before you think about re-gifting think about how the person would feel getting a sweater you threw in the back of your closet last Christmas?

Tip: Create a holiday basket, forget the cheese and sausage and make it fun.  Stock up on items at the dollar store such as the basket stuffing and small little things the person would love. As I said in an earlier post picture frames are the best.  Just add your fav. picture of you and your loved one or if you have children put in their holiday picture.  If the person is super artsy and into music type up a famous poem and frame it.  If you want to spend more on the basket add your personal gift inside.  I intend to use this.  Another good tip if the person loves bath and body works, stock them up on loofahs.  If they love costume jewelry put a few good pieces from the store Amuse in there or Charollete Ruse.  Many options many ideas!!!

The Pea Coat

A classic pea coat looks great on anyone in any shape or size men and women even children.  It is such a good look, you can wear it day or night time, khaki, black, navy basicly any color that you want! So when you think of a Pea Coat you might be like me and your mind goes straight to Burberry! Well, a selected few can afford a Burberry, and they do not always fit the average women! (their size 14 is like a size 10!!!) So I went Pea coat hunting for my girls.  And I want to tell you about my finds.  The best coats for the best price was at Old Navy, they are currently offering 50% off of jackets so they come out to less then 50 dollars for a coat.  They have a winter white, black and a beautiful orangish red.  The also have short medium and long length.  If you are of the fun sized (short) girls I suggest to get the medium or shorter version, as cute as the long one is it will just bring out your hips and make you look more fun sized.  For my plus sized girls, the medium length one is always best.  So what can you wear with your pea coat? anything! I have had sweat pants on and worn it and I have had evening dresses and worn it.  I do wanna also point out for our lovely mothers to be that Target has a wonderful black pea coat and it pleats out at the stomach which makes it super cute! For those of you who are in warmer weather or just want something to run around in, I found a really cute pea coat with a hood made of sweater material for $20 at walmart! So girls get out there and get your pea coats on!!!! Post your pictures!!!
Ps.  Sorry no picture, I just got a Mac laptop and I'm trying to learn how to upload! hahaha

My Christmas list....

Its that time of year that you can ask for something stupidly expensive and possibly get it! and the best part is you dont have to pay for it!!! After Christmas each year I tell my mom and dad "start saving for next year".  Granted I don't always get what I want, I always walk away happy, why cause I gave and I recived! This year money is tight for everyone! But if Santa wants to come alive and bring me what I want well, here is my list..............feel free to post your list in the comments section I would love to know what everyone is hoping to get!!!!

Black Friday????

All the hype, all the waiting and what do we get.............Not much....Every year people line up (even one couple this year is waiting outside of best buy a week in advance) wait in the cold, to be trampled on and even killed (wal-mart 2 years ago)...So, I decided to check out the deals this year.  Well they were not to impressive! Here is a link to a site that you can check out all the deals to see if you really wanna wait in that line. 
http://www.black-friday.net/

Christmas is in the air!!!

Sorry for the delayed posts, wont happen again, but I thought that nobody was reading my site, but my lovely sister told me that she was and just let it slowly grow, and so I decided to give it a chance again and let it grow, plus where else can I go to speak my thoughts about wonderful fashion deals! So girls Christmas is sneaking up on us! How do we manage our money during the holiday season! Here are some tips for gifts for each of your loved ones.
If you have children, pictures are always something that everyone wants! Get on over to Ross, TJ Maxx, Home Goods etc, grab a few picture frames and put a picture of your child/children with that loved one in a frame and wrap it up! It is a great gift you cant go wrong with it and it is super cheap!
Stayed tuned for more updates for gifts.....

I just wanted to let everyone know up until the 24th of this month on bathandbodyworks.com if you use the code 20holiday you get an extra 20% off plus 3.99 shipping!!! Check it out...

HALF YEARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS HERE!!!!!!!!

This is the date you should mark on your calendar girls! Nordy's (Nordstrom) half yearly sale!!!! This sale is not like the sales at Dillards or Macy's because they actually put the new products on sale! So you wont be seeing tank tops and shorts you will be seeing sweaters and jeans! This sale is a greattttt time to splurge on that purse you have been saving your pennies for! Or those sunglasses, I'm currently checking out the website and finding great things.  The prices do jump back up to the orginal price after the sale sadly.  If you have a Nordy's near you go check out what they have, if you dont the online website has a ton of stuff!!! enjoy your shopping and remember a penny saved is a penny earned!!!