I Love You, Burlington Coat Factory.

So, today me and my mother embarked on a little journey. I had to drive to "Witch City" Salem, Ma (actually where I was born) to meet up with my cousin to sell her my phone. For one, before I tell you about shopping I have to vent about not having a smart phone! I am in total withdrawal from my Mytouch 3G. I have had it for the last 3 years and its been less than 24 hours without it and I wanna rip my hair out. PJ picked up a cute little At&t (prepaid) blackberry for me, until I get my taxes back and can get a new (prepaid) smart phone. But until then... even with this blackberry.... I am going nuts. I keep touching the dinky little screen with my finger to navigate, then realize its not touch screen, the facebook app is completely different, I cant upload pictures directly to any networking site, it sucks!!!! I cannot cannot cannot wait to go back to a droid.

Anyways - after we met up with the fam, we stopped at Burlington Coat Factory, which I had never been. It was HEAVEN! Walked in and immediately an array of purses and accessories awaited me. Leopard slippers, boots, shoes, coats, leggings, bathin suits.... a shopper's DISCOUNT heaven <3

Here is what I got and I cannot wait to go back:

Cheetah Top & Cute Shoes!

Shop-a-Holic. Well, not so much since I've been poor. Normally it's hard for me to hold on to a buck. Like, literally. I am one of those people who... would spend down to my last 25 cents, even if it was just on a lousy piece of candy! Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those shop-a-holics that would let my electricity get shut off or  become evicted just to go out and blow some money. Rent, gas in the car, food, and bills. That's my list of priorities, in order. But every now and again I do deserve to go out and buy things ( that I don't need. ) Like a new purse, some sexy panties, or a cute pair of shoes.

Although yesterday was not any particular day that money fell from a tree right into my pocket. I actually made the choice to cash in some gold. I had some old broken bracelets and earrings that were just beyond repair and soaking up space in my jewelry box, which is crowded already. So my husband and I brought it to Pawn Mart in Plaistow and they gave me over a hundred dollars. Which was great, I thought Id only get a meesely fifty bucks for it, so I was happy. Hubby got some money for a new game, we put money into the gas tank, a few bucks towards food and we paid our rent. What was left over was mine to b l o w.

KOHL'S here I come!

I have a few tops that I need a strapless bra for, which... being a 40DD- wearing a strapless bra has never been easy (or easy to find or comfy to wear.) But I really really really wanted to wear these shirts this summer! So, I invested in a new bra. It fits, it doesn't fall down, and you can actually wear the straps in 3 different styles. And I also bought this fabulous CHEETAH top.

Then, I realized that I had a coupon to AVENUE for an extra 30% off because of The Fourth of July. So I went over to see if there was anything I liked, and to be honest, there wasn't. Most of it was not my style, a little more "elderly" and "bland" for me. So I went next door to Marshall's. Where I found an amazing pair of sandals. I knew I didn't wanna spend more than $20 on a pair of sandals and it worked out cause these Dollhouse ones, were only $16.99 and I also bought a flowy, hippy-like, black, layered, beachy, skirt... which my husband haaaattteeeeessss LOL

The shoes on the left are the ones I bought and the ones on the right were hand-me-down's from my cousin's ex roomate. Which - if you can't tell, they tie up the ankle... so I fell in love with them immediately and didn't mind that they were second hand.

{ And these are just a few flicks of me  in my new cheetah top and cute shoes }

Im kind of hoping that I can make shopping a regular thing. It's been a really long time since I've been able to go out and spend pointless money and it felt really good. And most importantly, I felt really good wearing my new stuff. I know that it's impossible until our bills are reduced or one of us gets a pay increase, but a girl can always W I S H right ;) Maybe Ill explore some consignment shops and document my journeys here....

Babys-R-Us with Anela

75 % off Clearance items today! Makes for a great, cheap, shopping trip to pick out colorful summer clothes for Anela, my cousin's baby, who actually calls me "auntie." I love spending time with her, she is so little and precious, with such a huge personality! She is so carefree and just flows with whatever is going on. Her mom is the nicest person you'd ever meet, wait, nice or naive? So nice that she is naive! (No offense Adele - youre just too sweet.... and gullable) Anyways.

PJ must of known what going "baby shopping" would do to me. Cause he called me first thing this morning (its my day off and he's working overtime) and said "good morning love, don't let today bring you down." Whenever I spend time with children or do anything that involves B-A-B-Y in it.... I just think about the baby that we lost and what it would be like if we never did, and I just gloom around begging God to impregnate me for a few days.

I'm starting to really consider fertility options and am extremely curious of what our insurance would cover. Or if there are any "natural" ways to help get pregnant? Like, a special diet, or if any of those ovulating trackers really work?? I think while I have a few days off ( 5 days vacation to be exact ) that I will do some online research.... I'm going to be thirty next year.... I need to get pregnant. Not just because of age, but because I want this with every fiber of my being!!!!! <3 <3 <3

So... that was a bit off track... back on track. Baby's-R-Us today was holding a special sale. Walk in, get one of their reusable shopping bags from the courtesy desk and whatever you can fit in there from clearance, is an extra 30% off, which totals 75% off. It was Anela's special day - me, momma, and her nana picked her out some ADORABLE outfits. Ofcourse, mine were most colorful because I am just freaky and weird like that, but everything she got is absolutely gorgeous. Here are some pics.

And some pictures of Anela

from my Wedding last summer.

And some pictures of Anela

this summer - she's too cute!

And this concludes my shopping trip for the day, with Anela Jane Kerwood.