Archive for March, 2012
Last evening I thought about some of the items that I had purchased from Costco and my mind took me back to elementary school in the 60’s when we had “air raid” drills and had to hid under the desks. I also thought of the Twilight Zone episode about the family who built a bomb shelter in their basement. They had just enough supplies for themselves and not enough for their neighbors. I wondered which items that I had purchased from Costco would be good in a bomb shelter.
Detergent for 120 loads of laundry…or more because it would have to be washed by hand!
Chobani Greek Yogurt
Salad lettuce
Chicken
Snacks for the men
Snack for me!
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Last Saturday, #1 son and I made the trip to Costco at the insistence of hubby who had bought a membership the week before. I needed to get my membership card so he said, “why don’t you go and just look around to see what they have. “Just look around”, this from the man I married almost 22 years ago – I have never gone to a store to “just look around”. Unfortunately, this is just the type of place you go to just look around and…..eat the samples. I personally don’t like warehouse clubs like BJ’s and Sams because I spend way too much time and money and I really don’t find a lot of bargains.
I did however, notice that the bulk meats and fresh veggies were a good price but you have to buy so much of it that it’s more of a savings for large families or parties. Anywho, here’s a picture of #1 son and I at the register with our cart and I didn’t realize you could only pay with debit card or American Express so that money flew out of my account before I hit the parking lot.
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I love this bright yellow Apostrophe top – $3.50
Gold/white patterned White Stag top will look great with a pair of white capri pants and gladiator sandals – $3.50
Black patterned skirt by Briggs will be matched with the pink top from Ross – $2.50
This silk, sash blouse by BCBGMAXAZRIA will be worn with a skirt or dress slacks – $2.50
I found yet another blue sheath dress, but it too was too small so back it went – no more blue sheaths for me!
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These cheddar cheese Rice Crisps are delish – so crunchy and only 70 calories per serving which is “about 9 chips”, a great afternoon snack which is why the bag is open – lol
My son has the extra large container at home, but these small, single serving packs would be great to put in his lunch or gym bag.
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I took the blue sheath dress back and came away with these deals for my son
Abercrombie and Fitch Polo – $4.50
Croft and Barrow Polo Shirt – $4.50
Here’s my son wearing the Abercrombie and Fitch Polo – BTW, these are his school colors.
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Goodwill, Thorndale, PA
I finally found a denim vest, Talbot Petite and it has the same buttons as the skirt that I found at Goodwill in Middletown ~ $4.50
Notations floral dress, I will wear with a thick black belt – $5.00
This Kasper for ASL purple suit is a size 12 but the skirt is too short and too small, I will be donating the skirt but am keeping the jacket because I love the shoulder pads – $8.50
Love the high necks on these tops, black beaded and the brown/blue/yellow, both are Apt 9 – $3.50 each
This orange and blue Sag Harbour blouse is an x-tra large but I will be belting it – $3.50
Another x-tra large top but this animal print by All Points is cropped. I will wear with jeans and my animal print shoes – $3.50
I loved this Lands End sheath dress, it’s size 12 but was too tight so I took it back – $5.00
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Payless has really “stepped up” their shoe game and I love their BOGO sales. If you present your AAA Card you’ll get an additional 10% off your purchase. When shopping make sure you look at the bottom rack for the clearance shoes as well as the clearance jewelry where you can find rings and necklaces for $3.00-$5.00.
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As an Avon Independent Sales Rep I have to be careful not to go overboard especially with the shoes! If you haven’t seen an Avon catalog lately, check out the latest shoes and clothing items for the Spring at http://www.youravon.com/ablake48.
Avon shoes and sandals are very comfortable!
Color Blocked Dress and Belt are sold separately.
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I had been searching Goodwill and other thrift stores for reasonably priced neon and pastel belts, a popular color trend that will eventually end and the belts will then be donated to Goodwill. I found a great selection at Style Expo at the New Castle Farmers Market for $2.00 each, they also have these cute leggings for $6.99/$7.99.
Prices of belts range from $2.00 and up, they also have neon suspenders – lol
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I had been searching Goodwill and other thrift stores for reasonably priced neon and pastel belts, a popular color trend that will eventually end and the belts will then be donated to Goodwill. I found a great selection at Style Expo at the New Castle Farmers Market for $2.00 each, they also have these cute leggings for $6.99/$7.99.
Prices of belts range from $2.00 and up, they also have neon suspenders – lol
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