October 2009

5 Outdoor Lights that May or May Not Allow You to See Outside But Sure Are Pretty

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If the weather where I lived could actually let me leave these items outside without immediate or prolonged destruction from the elements, I would SO order these now. Viva Terra, Misprint Lanterns Napa Style, Big Bottle Wine Hurricanes Napa Style, Sugar Molds-Rustic Napa Style, Vintage Railroad Lantern Viva Terra, Misprint Hanging Lanterns

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What’s That? What’s That? It’s the Great Pumpkin!

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Are you dressing up your wee one this Halloween?  You know, the one that probably hasn’t even had candy yet, but so you can take him around your neighborhood and get yourself candy?  Or are you going to spend the money on a costume for one Halloween picture?  Either way, I have found some TURBO [...]

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Flat Out Insane

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One of my biggest pet peeves is purchasing an item only to find a much cheaper version a few days or weeks later.  Seriously, it eats me up, drives me to the brink of shopper breakdown. This is how I became the bargain hunter that I am today.  Before you go flat out insane from [...]

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A Few of My Favorite Things…

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I love the simplicity of Stella and Dot’s flair.  They are all about helping busy, strong women thrive and look their best.  Here are just a few items that I am in love with at the moment. Stella and Dot, Stackable Rings Stella and Dot, Together Forever Necklace Stella and Dot, Zoe Bracelet in Turq [...]

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Friday’s Etsy Spotlight: fedeghost

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So everyone knows Halloween is coming up and I hear at Halloween parties, people like to get tipsy.  Here at Tipsy Society, we like to get our margarita on…what better way to get our marg on than with fedeghost’s spooky rita glasses! I’ve been told many times that I have more serving dishes/glasses than I [...]

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$50 Fridays: Red Hott Mama

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Forever 21, Faceted Droplet Earrings Forever 21, Fab Satin Top Forever 21, Fab Ankle Skinny Jean Forever 21, Fab Faux Patent Croc Wallet The15DollarStore.com, MISS ME Open Toe Mary Jane-Black

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These Shoes Were Made for Walkin’ AND the Earth

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They are comfortable and cute and did I mention…they are earth friendly, vegan, natural, made with organic cotton, hemp, recycled inner tubes and recycled tires? I found the CUTEST, most comfortable flats in the sale section of Simple, for under $15!  They offer free shipping, great shoes, and an even better message: HOW we make our [...]

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Crazy Hair

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Curly hair –I have it and it’s nuts, but I really love it! Call it what you will (Poodle head,  Shirley Temple, Curly Fry, Krusty Lion Head, Carrot Top, Side-show Bob, Medusa, Nappyheaded Monster), curly hair is certainly a gift to embrace.  Don’t deny it–if you do, it’ll bite back. I generally have to rotate through a [...]

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On This Day in 2005, I Got Hitched

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Happy Anniversary J.Wo! photos by Sherry Hammonds

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Beauty is only $3.00 deep in your wallet

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Ok, so I am a drug store troller in addition to a bargain hunter and crazy dog mom. I admit it, you can find me lurking in makeup aisles of the area drug stores on any given day. Some of you may hit up a movie or pick up a good read to get your [...]

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