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I might stock up on some entra powerful hand salve for the sure to be dry winter/preggo hands.

children's clothesline fall/winter consignment sale

The Children’s Clothesline Fall/Winter sale was this weekend and we cleaned up! Kiki and I arrived about 20 minutes early and began scoping out the strollers from the car. Within moments of the sale start, Kiki already had a stroller and we were strolling into the Hall in search of other items. I found a barely used Boppy (on my list for baby brother because get this, I never had one with Caroline??) for a song.

We managed to find most everything on my list; 2 winter coats (one for everyday play and one dressier - look at the toggles on that coat!), a holiday outfit, and a fancy dress for Auntie C’s shower. We filled in her fall/winter wardrobe with lots of long sleeve t’s, pants (4 pair including those sparkly cords!), and sweaters (2!). We couldn't leave without looking for SOMETHING for Mac, so that little very hungry caterpillar feetie is now hanging on the dresser in what will be his room.

Special thanks to Kiki for all the schlepping and actually attending with me and to Terri again for helping me plan and execute!

Gap Summer Clearance Code - This Weekend Only

You all probably know about this already, but 25% off is 25% off. Buy ahead for next summer! Or in my case scour the maternity racks.

consignment wrap-up

It was a site to behold for any bargain hunter. As I stood in wait, literally like a cheetah stalking her prey, droves of shoppers hustled in and out of the church hall. My eyes grew large watching sweet children’s tables, gently loved ride on toys, breast pumps, and infant swings being loaded into trunks. The (mostly) women carried laundry baskets and LL Bean totes of spectacular merch with smiles that screamed, “I just scored big!” I was happy for the few minutes by the road waiting for my mother to arrive. It gave me time to refresh my memory about what we were looking for, to remind myself of my strict budget, and to flex my hanger flipping fingers.

We were specifically looking for bottoms and outfits for school. In fifteen minutes flat we had together scoured both the 2T and 3T racks and adjourned to a secluded weeding out area to edit our purchases carefully. We ohh’d and ahh’d together. A woman next to us watched our little fashion show remarking that she wished she could do this with her daughter who lives in Africa. I caught my mother's eys and our silent smiles recognized how lucky we were to be able to do this fun thing together. The shopping gene has most certainly been passed down and I assure you, it has been passed to Caroline as well. She would have been pulling stuff off those racks with reckless abandon. We’ll work on her editing.

All told we nabbed 3 pants, 9 shorts, several outfits, 3 dresses, and a pink eyelet beach hat.

Now I know I wasn’t technically allowed to buy dresses, but two are perfect for a hot day at school; cotton and comfy. The other one, well, I just could not leave it there; A-line with cherries. Cherries.

We estimated our savings to be over 300 dollars. I laugh in the face of retail. Now, the constant reminders to myself that she has enough clothes for the summer must begin. She definitely has all she needs and then some, except for shoes (white sandals, crocs, flips), pjs, Red Sox ts (we can't get them down here), and maybe hair bows. There is always something else isn’t there? And I am all too happy to hunt for it.

children's clothesline consignment sale

I hesitate to even share this. I fear finding myself in that scene from Serendipity where Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack attempt to claim the same cashmere glove. I quiver at the thought of distracting you with some “is that baby burberry over there??” comment to more closely examine an adorable summer dress I know would show off my daughter’s chubtastic legs. Yet, I cannot keep a good thing to myself. So, sorry Terri, I have to share the sale.

What: The Children’s Clothesline Consignment Sale
Where: First Congregational Church - Riley Hall 515 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA
When: March 28th, 2009, 8:00 – 4:00, Half Price Sale 2:00 – 4:00

More Information: http://www.thechildrensclothesline.com/

I'll be there. Will you???

"Swish, Swish"

Could it be? I am the LAST person to send along fashion finds, but here is one worthy of sharing!

This looks very much like last year's coveted by many "swish swish." Wear it as shown, tie it in front, wrap it like a ballet sweater, tie it behind like a bolero or as the name implies "swish" it over your shoulders. Awesome, versatile, amazing sweater found and worn first by the one and only Auntie k.

I have it in ruby and it will be might hard to say no to this pretty light grey for spring.
























Banana Republic Swish Swish

49.99 for light gray heather
59.99 for versatile black

The Initial Offering - Free Shipping at Kiehl's

I think it has become painfully obvious lately that I have more than one hobby. What’s that you say? I knit? Sure, I do. I am not talking about knitting though. No, I am referring to my bargain hunting tendencies. I like to share the news of an amazing deal with the world like it is a 500lb prize pumpkin I grew from a single seed. I am proud of my deals, they save my family money (which makes Steve happy too) and I have fun searching them out. I am not all that sure that you like reading about them the way I like writing about them. So “deets on deals” tales will be limited to right here on McDeals and $teals, along with coupon codes I come across, giveaways and other bargains I might locate along the way. Somewhere my cost-concious mother and mother-in-law are smiling.

So to start this off right – here is a real goodie:

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by February 28th, 2009

You can rack up $40 easy over at Kiehl’s, but I swear by some of their products. Back in 2003 my friend Marybeth who first introduced me to my moisturizer and my sister-in-law Auntie K who frequented their little shop on Newbury Street made a die hard out of me. Being that I no longer reside in Boston, there is not an easy to get to location I can just drive on over to when I need replacements. So I only buy when the shipping is free, like right now! Even in these trying economic times, a girl's gotta have products.

My personal favs/cannot live withouts:

Ultra Facial Moisturizer with SPF
Buffing Scrub - we keep it in the shower
Cucumber Toner
Herbal Spot Treatment