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My favorite place to shop for kids’ stuff…

This is part of the Show Us Your Life series at Kelly’s Corner.  This week’s topic is:  Favorite places to shop for kids’ stuff. Well, first things first.  I’m cheap.  I do not like paying full price for anything- especially … Continue reading

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Steals and Deals: Rainbow Steps Mary Janes on Totsy

Mabel has been outgrowing shoes like it’s her job.  I’ve complained about it before. Well, thanks to a Living Social voucher where I could get $30 to spend on Totsy for only $15, Mabel got some new shoes.  Specifically, Mary … Continue reading

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Steals and Deals: Boba Carrier on Zulily

This past weekend I was with Mabel in the Catskills.  My family has a cabin on several acres there.  On Saturday afternoon my cousin and I decided to take a walk to the pond and pick blackberries (if we could … Continue reading

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What would you pay to see your DNA?

The other day ideeli was running a special on “DNA art” from DNA 11. Apparently people are willing to spend a good chunk of money to see their DNA run on a gel, imaged, blown up, and hung on the … Continue reading

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The search for the perfect toddler sandal

A few months ago I purchased this adorable pair of Hide & Squeak white fisherman sandals for Mabel.  They would have been $35 full price, but I purchased them from Zulily  for less than $12 including shipping! Mabel HATED the … Continue reading

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Steals and Deals

Saturday was my kind of day.  Time spent with Mabel and my sister, Meg, a new hair cut, a fair, lunch out, shopping, saving money. After a morning haircut for me, we met up with Meg and spent the early … Continue reading

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