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Avon Passion Eau de Parfum Giveaway

Hello Friends and Happy

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This week I am thankful for:

having a conversation with my son that really opened and brought tears to my eyes – blessed

my #2 son applied for a job for the new Westown Movie Theatre coming soon (say a prayer)

girlfriend’s support at the “Dressing for Less” class

invitation to be a stylist for the 2014 Goodwill Fashion Show

my family, friends and of course my faith

AND

as a way to “Thank You” for being my Bloggy friend I am hosting a giveaway for a bottle of Avon’s Passion Eau de Parfum.

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The allure of Power… Avon Passion
Express your inner passion with this bold statement of sparkling starfruit, sensual jasmine and alluring vanilla bourbon. This opulent fragrance contains Jasmine Sambac Absolute, a very precious ingredient that gives an intense feeling of femininity while creating a rich, long-lasting trail.

1.7 fl ounce ~ $36.00 value

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Ends on the most Thankful Day of the Year

11/28/13 at midnight

 

 

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Dressing for Less

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

Tonight I will be teaching the class, “Dressing for Success on a Budget’ sponsored by The Money School of Delaware.  The premise being that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look professional and how to have a “Champagne Closet with a Beer Budget”

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As a self proclaimed frugal fashionista, I usually don’t pay full retail price for my clothing nor do I shop high end department stores or boutiques in a mall. Thrifting at Goodwill or The Salvation Army, hitting a local Consignment Shop, low end retail sales and clearance shopping is much more fun and is easier on my wallet.

Chain stores such as Ross, Marshall’s, TJMaxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Rugged Wearhouse, and Target understands the needs of women who want designer clothing but with lower prices.

I read fashion magazines and blogs and try to stay current with the latest trends but if I can recreate an outfit with thrifted items from Goodwill I most certainly will!

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When my sons were younger, they only knew the “Mart Brothers” – Kmart and Walmart!

Shoes are definitely my weakness and I have too many pairs to count, but I never pay full price, not when there are ways to get Reward Points from stores such as DSW or coupons and AAA discounts at Payless and of course the clearance sales at Target!

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Christian Sirano for Payless

Shoes - Payless // Purse - Ross

Fioni for Payless Peep Toe Pumps and Celine Inspired Tote from Ross

JC Penney and Sears may not be top on your shopping list but they should be, especially for their end-of-season clearance sales, remember the Liz Claiborne jeans I found for a dollar? Kohl’s is also another great place to shop for clearance deals.  Mixing thrifted items with new pieces can make a perfect outfit.

Dress - JC Penney // Shoes - Payless

Dress – JC Penney // Shoes – Payless

Top - Goodwill // Skirt - JCPenney // Purse - Ross // Shoes - Rugged Wearhouse

Thrifted Top – Goodwill // Skirt – JCPenney // Purse – Ross // Shoes – Rugged Wearhouse

Top - Ross // Skirt - Goodwill // Sandals - The Salvation Army Family Store

Top – Ross // Skirt – Goodwill // Sandals – The Salvation Army Family Store

 

Shoes - Rugged Wearhouse // Dress - Boscov's // Tote -Ross

Shoes – Rugged Wearhouse // Dress – Boscov’s // Tote -Ross

Also, don’t sleep on the cheapie cheap Dollar Stores either, places like Family Dollar, Dollar General and even Dollar Tree oftentimes have great accessories like leggings, tights, hats and scarves.  Remember this Fedora that I bought last summer from Dollar Tree!

Dollar Tree Dome and Sundress from Rugged Wearhouse

Dollar Tree Dome and Sundress from Rugged Wearhouse

There are also great deals and bargains to be found online and from catalogs like eShakti, Spiegel and Avon all of which are my favorites.

Dress - Avon // Shoes Goodwill

Dress – Avon // Shoes Goodwill

 

Dress - Avon // Pumps - Goodwill

Dress – Avon // Pumps – Goodwill

 

Top - Rugged Wearhouse // Skirt - Old Navy

Top – Rugged Wearhouse // Skirt – Old Navy

Totally Thrifted outfit from Goodwill

Totally Thrifted outfit from Goodwill

Walmart Sundress covered with thrifted blouse

Walmart Sundress covered with thrifted blouse

 

Thrifted dress with scarf purchased at a "Purse Party"

Thrifted dress with scarf purchased at a “Purse Party”

 

Rocket Dog Peep Toe Pumps from The Shoe Dept

Rocket Dog Peep Toe Pumps from The Shoe Dept

 

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Studded Shoes from Rugged Wearhouse

Studded Shoes from Rugged Wearhouse

If you are attending a fancy soiree, try a high end online site such as “Rent the Runway” or “Beg Borrow Steal” and in a pinch go to a Consignment Shop located in a high end neighborhood which is how I found a gown for a Ball that I attended last year.

Dressing for less doesn’t mean you can’t afford better, nor does it have be an embarrasing event, however, I must admit that it can be addictive, especially on $2 Tuesdays at Goodwill!

Where do you shop for your bargains?

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Thrifted Tuesday

Hello friends, I hope you had a nice weekend and was able to do something special with the extra hour on Sunday.  

As you know, I’ve been on a mini self-imposed shopping freeze so I didn’t need to…but I wanted to…therefore, I did!  I thawed the freeze just a bit and this is the result of a mini thrifted haul from GW Boutique in Newark!  It was my first time at this location on the campus of The University of Delaware, but it definitely will not be my last.

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You can never have too many skirts!

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I am a proud, card carrying Goodwill VIP

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This thrifted haul cost less than $20 and it even included a Graduation Gown that my son wore to a Halloween party last weekend

(he better be wearing a real one in May!)

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I love love love this Talbots Floral Skirt – $3.75

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J Crew Grey Skirt Skirt – $3.75

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JCPenney Worthington Suede Maxi Skirt – $3.75

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You know I couldn’t pass on these polka dot capris – $3.75

What do you think?  

Have you done any Fall thrifting?

Linking up today with Thrifters Anonymous so come on over and meet some other great thriftanistas.  

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Minted.com Personalized Holiday Cards

 This is a sponsored post for Minted.com, for more information please read my Disclosure Statement located in the top tab. 

Hello Friends and Happy Sunday, I hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep!

 Now we can talk about the holidays?

My grandmother loved to write and send out greeting cards, she would buy them for every holiday and special occasion. Each year she would send a Christmas card to her more than 20 grands and 40 great grandchildren, I still have boxes of them in storage.

Beginning in November, as soon as the holiday season began her first purchase would be for Christmas cards and they would be written and addressed before Thanksgiving. She loved writing little notes inside and did it every year up until 2008, when she could no longer after becoming bedridden. That year, I bought the cards and helped her write and address them and it was also the last time because she passed away in May 2009, at the age of 98.

One year we took a family picture that included her and put a copy of it into each of the cards and she absolutely loved it. I have often regretted that it didn’t become an annual tradition because it would have been nice for her grands and great-grandchildren to have those pictures today.

Minted.com is an online stationary company that provides consumers the opportunity to create their own uniquely designed photo holiday cards. I wish I had of known about Minted.com when my grandmother was still alive because I would have definitely ordered cards from them to send out to our family and friends.

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If you are like me, you only keep the personalized photo cards and recycle the others so getting a card from Minted.com, would definitely be a keeper. Many of you have wonderful photography skills and these luxurious holiday cards are fully customizable to include your favorite family photo with a personalized greeting.

You can choose to use one photo or pick one of their multi photo cards to showcase all your family pictures. To further enhance your photos, all of the holiday cards are available in your choice of thick Signature paper, 100% recycled Premium paper, or on Pearlescent paper.

Excellent customer service will assist with any questions you may have including help with downloading your family photos. With Minted.com Address Assistant your recipient’s address can be printed on your envelopes at no additional charge giving them an even more elegant look.

This year I am going to do a family portrait because I have a feeling that my sons will be out and about doing their own thing soon, and I don’t want to miss out on yet another opportunity to create a special card.

Sign up for emails or follow Minted.com on Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter to be the first to know about their exclusive offers and new designs.

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Crocktober – BBQ Beef Ribs

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

What a perfect way to kick off the month dedicated to all things food!!!

Friday’s Foodie Feature is Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Ribs – this is one recipe that had my mouth watering and my mind on the Crock Pot all day long.  Since we don’t eat a lot of red meat it was definitely a treat for the entire family!

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Ingredients:

  • Beef Ribs
  • McCormick Grill Mates
  • Bottle BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Medium or Large Onion
  • Cooking Spray
  • Water

BBQ Ribs

Place ribs inside a large plastic bag, add Grill Mates Seasoning then rub to coat each rib.

I usually get a few extra produce or meat bags from the grocery store which comes in handy for marinating or dry rubbing meat so that I don’t have to touch it.

BBQ Ribs in Crock Pot

Rub dry seasoning to coat each rib

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Lay ribs flat in the bag, then using another bag cover to seal and place in the refrigerator overnight.

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Remove ribs from the bag and dice onion

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Spray Crock Pot with Cooking Spray then layer the ribs, diced onion and a little BBQ Sauce

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Continue layering ribs, onion and sauce

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I had some leftover pineapple chunks so I tossed them in over the last layer of ribs. Added a little water to the empty BBQ Sauce bottle, shaken and poured over fruit – “waste not want not”

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours

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Oh how I wish this was “smell-o-vision” because when I walked through the door…oh la la the aroma was overwhelmingly delicious and I know you would have loved it!

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 These finger-licking-good ribs were served with mashed potatoes and string beans to complete our family meal.  

If you try this recipe, make sure to come back and let me know how delicious they were!

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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