Shopping Spree

Can I just say how much I love shopping in February? It is so much better than the after Christmas or even after Thanksgiving sales, at least in terms of clothes. I was able to stock up today on tons of winter stuff for the girls to wear next year - or the one after. That is the nice thing about having all girls. Everything will eventually fit everyone. I am so excited about my deals that I have to share, even if it is tacky. It all started yesterday when I went to Target and found a great shirt for myself and tights for the girls.

Then today I went to JCPenny's to find a tie to match Brian's "presentation shirt." I love it when they have their ties on clearance - I almost bought him an extra pink tie so he could match the girls for Easter, but I refrained. I might go back. After I found the tie, I had to wander the store and check out all of the other clearance stuff. Out of all the stores I visited they had the best adult stuff on clearance (but no childrens).

It was lunch/nap time and I had to give Brian his tie so we headed home but I couldn't get the clearance racks out of my mind! My big goals were to find some maternity stuff for me (esp. a pair of pants) and some long sleeved stuff for Emily for next year. I learned last week she has been wearing her coat at school ALL DAY LONG! Wearing coats indoors is a pet peeve of mine - so I told her she needed to take it off and have been sending her to school with a sweater. So sweaters for Emily were a top priority.

This evening Brian was gone so we headed back to the mall, got something to eat, and went to Kohls. Their toddler/little girl section was disapointing - all Christmas wear. But they had a lot of things Emily's size. In fact, everyone ended up getting something here. Aleah was VERY excited about her footy P-jamas.

Gymboree was disappointing with everything only 40% off (i.e. a million dollars for a tee-shirt). We took a break from shopping at the playplace. I left Emily in charge for a minute while I stopped in the Children's Place, which was right beside it, and bought another pair of footy PJs.

Aleah was getting grouchy by this time but I promised her some candy out of the machine after we went to one more store. It didn't look like Sears had much but as I looked through the racks I found some really good deals.

At last we started out of the mall. We stopped to get some candy - ran quickly through Old Navy (only 50% off) - and out to the car. I think Brian will shake his head when he gets home - his mantra is you aren't saving money if you are spending money (he does have a point) - but I think I did quite well.

I am so greatful that I was able to find items for next year (and next trimester) on sale and super greatful we had the money to buy them.

"I love it when a plan comes together." -Hanibal, A-Team

So......go to the mall and check it out. You may find some great deals where you are too.