The Forty Dollar Coat

On Black Friday I sat surrounded by family enjoying the fleeting time I had with all of them.  In the mountains of West Virginia there wasn't a Walmart or Best Buy to get into a frenzy about for over fifty miles.  When I saw a woman on CNN proclaiming that her favorite purchase from Black Friday was a coat she bought for $40 from Eddie Bauer I almost thought, "That's a decent deal."  But then she continued talking and said, "And I don't even need it!"  To this I yelled at the television, "So donate it!"  It was instantaneous and on gut instinct.  If  you don't need it, you probably will not use it.  If you do, it's not something you actually need anyway, so why not give it to someone who does.  I swear.I am a purger.  As much as my … [Read more...]

Assorted Ramblings

I'm hosting an insanely good giveaway at MPR that involves clothes and more! Check it out here. I'm giving away a pretty necklace this week so be sure to check that out as well.I'm de-following Heidi Montag on Twitter. The shame that I clicked the 'follow' button is overwhelming me on a minute by minute basis. Plus? The over use of exclamation points are actually making me want to vomit.Every time I see this blogger I feel like a blast of sun has just filled my day. She is so sweet and generous it just makes me happy to say I know her. And Kristen? Thank you for the wrist band. We were in and out of that hot box in minutes thanks to you! Who knew Barnes and Noble could use a book signing as a torture device.I need a new phone. I'm still sportin' a Motorola Razr. Egads. I can't even Twitter … [Read more...]