Ebay

Ohhh Ebay ....
Deal or Not.

It's a jump off point.

Meaning this...when you are shopping for a certain item...Used Computer, Halloween Costume, IPAD, Cole Haan Nike Air Pumps.....

Look at Ebay but also look at outlets, real stores, amazon, and other retailers. Sometimes Ebay is more expensive or just not worth the risk of not being able to see/touch the item.

Also, be a smart Ebay shopper. Look at the reviews of the seller, look at the return policy, and make sure you read the fine print and shipping policies.

I have gotten a lot of great items off Ebay, I have found better deals else where as well.... :)

How to Get the Best Seat

Okay so flying...
You always want the middle seat open if you are flying with two, or if by yourself....the entire row??? Can it happen? It can.

First, we basically have to talk about Southwest .... as if there are assigned seats well....there are assigned seats.

So Southwest....
Here are my tricks....
1. Of course, check in 24 hours before - now with the $10 pre check in option, you'll be lucky to get an A.
2. If the flight is full....consider the $10 pre check in. Think of the others things you spend $10 on...compare...
3. If you are flying just two....don't sit next to each right away. One take the aisle, one take the window. This leaves only the middle seat open. People are a lot less likely to take a middle seat than an aisle if you sit next to each other.
4. If the attendants ask everyone to move in, it's a full flight....take your time but move in. Karma.
5. Pull out the Pepto and hold your stomach. Carry on ginger ale and look sick. (Okay - just saying...how long is that flight?)
6. If you want the entire row, it has to be a pretty empty flight. So you need to ask the attendants and be aware of if your flight is full or not. Then you are going to have to go to the back of the flight for your row. For some reason ..... rows 1-5 will always be full even if there is only 15 people on your flight. Strange but people find comfort there???

Okay I've flown A LOT this summer and those are my tricks soo far :) Happy flying!

Points....

So what do I mean by points??? Stores that give you points for each dollar spent - then when you add them up you get either money off, coupons or services....

Basically, a thank you to loyal customers!

I am a huge fan and tend to only go to stores who will reward me for my loyal purchasing...

Today we'll talk about Ulta. Ulta is a beauty store....perfumes, makeup, hair care, hair products, and a hair salon. For each dollar you get three points...but often you can get coupons that allow you to get 4x, 5x, or 10x the points. You better believe I wait for those 10x coupons to buy the big purchases.

I accrue a lot of points and usually save them for blowouts, but often will save them for a big purchase like Kinerase Eye Cream....a blowout - 1,000 points vs. $75 gift card - 7,500 points. But it's all what makes sense to your shopping sense!

So think next time you are at Target or Walgreens....and want to grab hair spray or a new mascara....you could be points closer to that new blow dryer you are craving :)

GAP SALE TODAY!!!!

TODAY ONLY the entire store is 40% off and 45% if you use a GAP, Banana or Old Navy card. Plus if you dont have one.....sign up and get an additional 15% off. THE ENTIRE STORE!!!!

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Gift With Purchase

Ladies,

I am a make-up fanatic. I completely fall into the trap of "it will make me beautiful....." and it all comes in a bottle for $39.99.



I love new products that claim to length, bronze, stretch, firm, tone, lighten, -- I can play for hours. This might of come from one too many games of dress up.



Here is my tip: DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM DIOR TO CLINQUE WITHOUT A FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE.



So you want new foundation from Estee Lauder but you are at Macy's and no free gift? Just ask! Either just down the mall at Nordstorm's they have an entire free gift set or if you scrape the bottle you can wait two weeks until Macy's receives their free gift! All Department Store take turns having the free gifts....equal opportunity.



Sometimes if the counter girl really wants to make a sale, she'll offer you a gift anyway! Trust me. Just ask. "I'd really like to get this now, but I think I'll wait for the next free gift." If she works on commission suddenly the free samples come out of nowhere. This can sometimes be a better deal because all free gifts have a minimum purchase (i.e. $32.50) and trust me no one item will equal that so you'll have to spend more to get the free gift.....



Oh! And if you are buying makeup at a Department Store anyway....you can always get your make up done for free. Beware though, don't let a counter sales girl paint your face. They should all have one make up artist, and that is worth sitting down for a few minutes to have someone show you a few new tricks.



You need the rest anyway ..... it's going to be a long day of shopping!

Christmas in July!

That's right folks, my Christmas Shopping is done! Tah- DAH. Say it out loud. TAH DAH.

I recently visited my family, and one suitcase was all Christmas Gifts. Crazy you say? Do you realize how much shipping all that would of been? Hellloooo.....Southwest flys bags for free! There was also a few fall birthday gifts in there as well.

I make a list of people to buy for every year after Christmas for the next Christmas and it begins.....

Why you might ask? Well I love Christmas and love season. I love walking around the mall watching kids with Santa, people with too many bags, drinking cocoa and driving around looking at light displays! Sooo if I have too much Christmas shopping to do....these fun activities get interrupted. Anyway, searching for the perfect gift causes too much stress. I like to enjoy the holidays not stress them away. It's a lot more fun to attend all the parties, gatherings, and events knowing I've bought all my loved ones a great gift!

You have 365 days a year to shop for the perfect gift for someone. And trust, that 30% off during Christmas is not a sale (they marked it up 40%). You really have to realize if you "need" it the stores know it and mark it up! Now the after holiday shopping is an entire another blog.....

I love collecting things for people I know they will love as I find them on sale. Don't wait, if you do you'll be searching for the perfect gift and it will probably be overpriced!!!

Now when to wrap? (Please, of course I already have the paper got it after Christmas last year!!!)