How bout a teaser about our camping trip? (In all actuality, my card reader broke, so I can't upload pics at work and stupid photobucket crapped out in the middle of my uploading before work today, so this will have to do.) Full story tomorrow, or the next day or hell, maybe next year.
Anyhoo, I just had to share my wonderful exciting bargain shopping news. I tell you, nothing gets me more excited than a good deal. I love to save money while spending money. A little too much my husband might add. And my dad would say that I'm not necessarily saving money if I'm spending it. But, whatevah!
The kids go back to school in less than 3 weeks. Yay! Dang it! Summer is too damn long, do they really need a break short. So, we decide to do a bit of shopping last night. JCPenney is having a big sale and I really like their kids clothes. In the same mall is a Ross Dress for Less. And since hubby is home with the two small kids we decide to tackle the messy laundry pile that is Ross. I really don't like shopping there because you have to weed through so much to find one good thing. But, I had some time to spend and do love a good bargain. Let me just say that two hours and $220 later we were done. And here's what we got:
for Carissa: 3 bras (oh how she'd die knowing I told someone she wears bras, she even made me hold them in the store), 4 shirts, 1 cami, 2 jeans, 2 other pants, 2 shorts, 1 bermudas, one pair of Speedo flip flops and a pair of LA Gear athletic shoes
for Robert: 2 shorts, a pack of socks and 4 really cool guitar and/or skull shirts
and a four pack set of ice cream sundae dishes that I thought were adorable. Can you believe it? It was crazy! That's 26 items. Works out to $8.46 each including the tax! For name brand stuff- Quicksilver, Speedo, LA Gear, Mudd, OP. Crazy I tell you!
In other news, I'm starting Body for Life again. I've got a partner and we're in it together. I've only gained back 4 lbs from the last time I did it. But, I feel crappy again. I know it's because I'm not eating right. And I really, really, really, really want to firm up my thighs, waist and upper arms. So, if I get cranky, it's because I'm off the french fries again.
It's a total shopping high, huh? I'm a total addict to bargains too!
Posted by: In the Trenches of Mommyhood | June 25, 2008 at 10:05 AM
NO! You can't be off the french fries! How can you live??
Dudette, you are the total Ross SCORE goddess! Nice!!
Ok, now that you're 'back' I can post Tiki pics..heh..heh...
Posted by: bubblewench | June 25, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Goota love a day of shopping and good deals!!!!
Posted by: Gabi in Iowa | June 25, 2008 at 12:07 PM
i LOVE ROSS!!!! !i want some ROSS RIGHT NOWWWW!!! okay i'll settle down. dang i'm so jealous now.
body for life - i've done that. immer essen!!! it's good though.
Posted by: holly | June 25, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Haven't been to Ross but it sounds like Gabriel Brothers, which is very yard-sale-ish but has great deals! I can't wait to see the camping pics!
Posted by: stephanie | June 25, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Wow, those are some CRAZY good deals! Isn't that the best feeling? Woohoo!
Posted by: Laura | June 26, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Gotta love a bargain! Can't wait to hear more about the camping trip!
Posted by: Suzy | June 27, 2008 at 03:10 AM
Awesome deal on the clothes. I love when you strike it lucky like that. :) Having time definitely makes a difference, I could spend the whole day bargain shopping and sorting through the crap if only the kids weren't around. haha
Good luck with Body for Life!! I'm sure you'll do great picking it back up. And having a partner will make it so much more fun, and easier too.
Posted by: Jessica Moore | June 27, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Great shopping!! I love Ross...always try to hit one once or twice when we come "home".
Am now going to see what the heck Body for Life is...have no clue!!
Good luck...whatever it is!!!
:-D
Posted by: debbie | June 27, 2008 at 09:24 AM