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!!!!