More Snow Day Shopping....

Still more loot to share.  I was lucky enough to venture in to Stuff- the land of all winter 80% off.  And boy did I find some stuff.  I did not buy a certain winter coat yet, as we coud not get the security off.  Hopefully they will figure tha tone out tomorrow!

First for me:

I hope this isn't too old looking.  Flowers by Zoe- for summer.  I like the Chevron design!

Old Navy dotted leggings, I love dots!  They will look great with her Matilda Jane stuff!

How much fun is this bag. Only two dollars.  I remember seeing this somewhere but I have no idea.  I love t though.

Then for Nora.  
Have I mentioned how much I love being a personal shopper?  I am good at this!

Lulu Dress for Miss H

Cute dress- for Haze again

Hodgepodge shirt 1- Boden fest

Hodgepodge shirt 2- Boden o rama

Hanna Anderson 110- don't look too close, you may get sleepy.  I do think Gret will look smashing in this!

Boden 9 , pink and brown- and the party goes on....

This is one of Ella's Bodens

She woudl like to possibly trade for this one...let me know N if that sounds okay?

Or she would trade for this one... she is sleeping on it.  Tough choice!

3/50 Project

Have you heard about the 3/50 Project?

The 3/50 Project encourages people to shop locally. When we shop locally, the money we spend stays in our community. For every $100 we spend locally, $68 is returned to the community.

When we spend in a national chain, only $43 remains in the community. And, of course, when we buy online, nothing stays home.

So pick 3 businesses you would miss if they went out of business. Spend $50. Save our local economy.

Here are my 3:
If you know me you know I steer clear of Walmart. I understand it is cheaper- but I think I can work on saving in differnt ways as it is better for my community if I do not shop there. I will go there if I have to..but it pains me when I do. I am slightly addicted to Target but I am working in that. This summer I have been finding my local Ace- (just a few minutes from my house- I can actually walk there!) - often helps me find what I need with great service. They have so much more than just hardware. I often will run there when I am in need of something unique and useful.

I think I could also recommend Stuff- or any local consignment. : ) You are actually buying used goods, it really is recycling at its finest. What a green and economical concept. Stuff has made consignment cool in this town. Revival, Second Act, Kidsworks...it's all so good! So it is a shoppers market! Yea for me!

Last I would choose a local restaurant or local bakery. The Breadmarket has made us really want to go downtown more. In fact Bret and I are pretty much in love with most things Mondinaro-not the man but his creations are pretty tasty- Givannis (my fav!), Mickeys (has that sold yet?), Sports Cafe (yeah its back!) and Hothouse Yoga too.

For more information, check out http://www.the350project.net/home.html

Lars' Barn

I was cruising through Goodwill the other day and I landed upon this barn- it was taken apart and in the box with the other two small boxes which were chock full of accessories. This is an older barn and as you can see it swings open. THis was an amazing deal - only $10.38- gotta love Goodwills crazy eight prices! I would guestimate the whole lot was over $100 new. There are a few issues with the house but for ten bucks I am never going to complain! LArs thinks it is just great and so do I!

Ella has a dollhouse by the same company, Plan Toys, and she is slowly accruing furniture to fill it. She is becoming the right age as now as she often will close the door to her room to play with her dollhouse without her little brother tagging along. He would get so sad and teary because he wanted to play too. Well, now he goes to his room to play with his barn. In fact, the two of then often go between their two rooms and play with both items !

Chocolate Block

I just returned from a chocolate discount store called Chocolate Block and I walked away with3 pounds of candy, chocolate covered coffee beans, and a candy bar for $15. For great yummy tasting delectables this made me astonished how cheap it was!

They have second runs from Bochner chocolate and one of the candy bars I got had the words Choxie on it...I think that is Target's brand. New flavors everyday and they are running a 20% sale this week!

Run do not walk to Pepperwood Plaza (behind K-Mart on Hwy 6) and visit this new business and satisfy your inner chocolate monster!

Eleven

Shoes...need I really say any more. I love shoes (especially for kids). I like the See Kai Run shoes but sadly my kids are too big for this cute line. Hooray for companies making larger sizes of cute shoes like Eleven. I particularly love the 11 Trainers for Lars. The pink boots are called "Nora". If you love them, they are 20% off right now with free shipping!