Love It or Leave It



Mosimo Sweater $4.99, XOXO Dress $9.99

  After meeting my mom for brunch at Daily Dose, I was determined to hit Goodwill in South Scottsdale.  Today was the Rock and Roll Marathon, and took me almost an hour to arrive at my 3 mile desination with all the street closures.                                                                                    

   I made it and started the Treasure Hunting.  One hour later I had several things to try on, leopard and black sheer top, jean capri's, jean shorts, two sweaters, one shirt, and 2 dresses.  While I was in the dressing room, I heard magical words "25% off today with a student I.D.".  As I tried more on, my options narrowed down even further.  I finalized between a gray cotton and metallic dress (appropriate with leggings), teal short sleeve sweater, jean capri's, shirt, and fushia sweater.  My mind started, "If I were to get the dress I would have some tailoring to do and really didn't love it that much", okay so the dress was a no.  "The t-shirt was a little big on me and the teal sweater seems a little cheapy", down goes the t-shirt and teal sweater.  "I love the fushia and would be a great pop of color on anything, the jeans are very veristile as well".

I bought the sweater, jeans, and a soda for $15.64 after my 25% discount.

J Crew Sweater $4.99, Banana Republic Capri's $12.99

15 Minute Surprise

Years ago, I maintained my nails every two weeks.  Not only was this habit costly, took a lot of time, but mainly damaged my real nails immensely.  Once I decided to remove the acrylic it took several months for my nails to grow back and look somewhat decent.
While out with some friends and family Friday night, I admired my cousins newly painted french tips.  She shared a little secret to me later that night and to my surprise her nails were "press on".  I could not believe how great they looked and became curious to try myself.
Saturday morning I drove to the Family Dollar and picked up a pair of my own for $3.25.   I was excited to come home and try for myself.  I carefully chose each matching nail and filed them to fit with perfection.  Fifteen minutes later and a little super glue, my nails looked surprisingly great.  I became excited knowing the amount of time and money I saved, best of all no filed and mangled nails underneath. 

Shoe-A-Holic

Today the place was Savers with a 30% off coupon in hand.  I entered with an agenda of what I wanted to look for; basket, shirt for Tim, maybe some fabric to make Tutu's for my niece's.
When Treasure Hunting I always leave with something unexpected.  If I let the rush get to me, I will also leave with too much. 
I started in Home Goods and found a perfect tray for when I read in bed to fit a drink and notebook.  Next to Menswear, as most of my Treasure spree's I find things I want Tim to wear.  When I do make those purchases the items end up returned or donated to a friend.  I settled down to one black tee-shirt with Tim's style all over it.  In Women's, I found several items I really liked, but did not love.  Rule number one; "Love it or leave it".  I put the items back and headed towards shoes.  For those of you who know me, I have a lot of shoes, not that I need all of them, I LOVE them.  The picture shows the four pairs I tried on.  All barely worn and fit great.  Do I really need four more pairs of shoes?  I set them in front of me thinking of which I loved most and also practical.  I had to have the brown Alfani's and surprised to know the green sticker was 50% off today (YES!!).

Today's Little Treasures:
-Alfani brown leather sling-backs $6.50 ($12.99 50% off)
-Black Tray $3.50
-Black T-Shirt $2.99

I Had to Share

This morning I put on my new shoulder bearing sweater from Goodwill and felt confident in my presence.
Sweater, $2.50
Earings, .99
Pants, $2
Watch, $5
Belt, $5
Tank, $3
I am still learning how to take creative pictures, any suggestions would be great!

Is it really worth it?

Today, I found myself at Kohl's, with "Kohl's Cash".  I had $10 to spend on anything I wanted, how exciting.  I started in the men's section looking at Thermals, found one for $15.  Good deal, right?  I grabbed it and went to men's clearance...Ooh, a new dress shirt for Tim....and pants, a belt, all on sale.  Yes, I love the word "sale" or "clearance".  Soon I wandered into housewares, hands full of course.  There it was again "Clearance" and found 2 beautiful candles I could use.  Then it starts, my mind talking me out of what I do not need to buy....do I really need to get all of this stuff for Tim?  I put the thermal and the belt down.  Went into the purse section as I could always use a new purse.  There was nada appealing to my bargain eye.  Ugh, my mind again...down go the pants and candles.  Lets check out jewelry.  Found a ring I loved, but not my size..bummer.  Again it happened, "Tim has 8 other shirts at home he never wears".  I put the shirt down in the jewelry section.  What was I to do now with this $10 Kohl's Cash?  I had wondered the store 40 minutes and now my hands were empty.  Realizing I littered the store with merchandise, I giggled a bit.  Then I noticed a woman in-line with shoes and pants for her son.  "Here Miss, I won't be using this and would like you have it."