I just had a great day shopping. I decided to go today because I noticed I had coupons to Ann Taylor and Dick's Sporting Goods that were going to expire at the end of the month. I also had a gift card to Ann Taylor and Macy's burning a whole in my pocket.
I headed to Kenwood Mall, which is the nicest in the tri-state area, and very close at only 3 miles up the interstate. I first visited Aveda where I had two post card offers for free product. I picked up a free travel-size body wash and a personalized full-sized lotion. I was off to a great start!
Then I headed to Ann Taylor where I went to specifically by a pair of nude color patent heels. The heels were there, but the employee told me Ann Taylor no longer carries size 9 1/2. What? That's crazy... and made me feel like a freak. I'll admit, I have big feet for someone who is 5'4". I left discouraged. Once I left the store I whipped out my cell phone and looked on Ann Taylor's website... there they were: the patent shoe, in the correct color, in a 9 1/2! So I decided when I got home I would get online and buy them, using my 40% off coupon.
I ran by Starbucks on my way to Macy's and ordered a tall, non fat Caramel Macchiato, light foam to lift my spirits. I paid for the tall and waited for the barista to make my drink. The barista called out for a grande, non fat Caramel Macchiato, light foam. Yea! They made the bigger size by accident and told me I was free to go on my merry way with the grande. Score!
I went to Macy's to look for workout clothes, but didn't find anything I liked. I walked around and found a cute jersey wrap dress. It has a bright pink on it which made me nervous so I took pictures of me wearing it and emailed them to Mom and Kenzie. Both gave me their approval so I bought it! I had enough gift cards that the $89.99 dress cost me $17.91! I was on a roll.
After a stroll through Nordstrom to buy a new pair of Spanx for the new dress and to Dick's for a new pair of Nike pants to run in, I came home. I immediately got online to search for the Ann Taylor heels. I made it through to the purchase, went to apply the coupon code, and realized the coupon was for in-store only. AHHHHHHH! So I called Ann Taylor customer service to explain my ordeal. The lady on the phone told me she couldn't apply the in-store coupon code because the system wouldn't accept it online. But she did have a 30% off code she could apply, which didn't beat my 40% off code, but at least it would work. So I asked for free shipping and said she could do it as a one time courtesy. Woo hoo! After applying the code, free shipping, and my gift cards the $155 shoes cost me $0!!
Anyway, I got nearly $350 worth of items today and only paid $100. I consider that not just a great day of shopping, but an awesome one.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Day o' Merritt
I took advantage of my day off today to do whatever I wanted. Dave had to go to work, so I was on my own for the day. The key to this day was taking the dogs to daycare... which is the second thing I did today after breakfast. I love our dogs, I truly do, but if I wanted to do half the things on my wish list today I needed them to go to daycare. Parker and Riggins needed the exercise, too. They had two days off and they were almost unmanageable yesterday afternoon.
After I dropped the dogs off, I headed to the gym to take a Pilates class. Today was a full class - all women (my class last Thursday morning was all men, except me) - and it was great! We started off the same way as always, with our backs on the moving thing (forgive me, I do not know all the technical terms) and our feet on the bar. But then we stood up, with one foot on the stationary part and then our other foot on the moving thing. We did lunges and it really worked the inside of my thighs. It burned and it felt awesome! Then I went to the treadmill and ran. I really rocked it today! I ended up walking/running four miles... and one of those miles I ran consecutively. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but I've got to start somewhere. My knees made it through the workout! That's the best news. Although tonight my right knee is very sore. I should have iced it this afternoon but it's so cold. I just cannot imagine purposely making myself even colder!
Next I ran some errands. I went to Kroger for shaving cream and razors. Then I was off to Whole Foods to get gluten free bread crumbs which I need for dinner tonight. I also treated myself to a one serving gluten free cheesecake. It was delicious! After Whole Foods I went to Petsmart to pick up dog food. Once I was home I showered, ate lunch, and then sat down on the couch with the heating blanket and a book. I read for about five minutes before my eyelids started closing. So I turned off the light and took a nap on the couch for an hour. It was great! I loved it. Then I watched a little bit of House Hunters before finishing my book. At about 5:30 I got up to get the computer out and in walked all three of my boys. Dave picked up the dogs, which I hadn't expected. It was a nice gesture.
The Day o' Merritt is officially over. I've got to finish a creative brief for my agency. They have a meeting tomorrow to discuss my project and I want to have the strategic document ready for them. Dave has gone off to the gym so I'll start working on dinner soon. Not sure if we are having Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Risotto or Pecan Encrusted Pork. I am thinking Risotto... it's one of my favorites. I just wish I had a glass of red wine to enjoy while I cooked... that would be a great way to finish the day.
After I dropped the dogs off, I headed to the gym to take a Pilates class. Today was a full class - all women (my class last Thursday morning was all men, except me) - and it was great! We started off the same way as always, with our backs on the moving thing (forgive me, I do not know all the technical terms) and our feet on the bar. But then we stood up, with one foot on the stationary part and then our other foot on the moving thing. We did lunges and it really worked the inside of my thighs. It burned and it felt awesome! Then I went to the treadmill and ran. I really rocked it today! I ended up walking/running four miles... and one of those miles I ran consecutively. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but I've got to start somewhere. My knees made it through the workout! That's the best news. Although tonight my right knee is very sore. I should have iced it this afternoon but it's so cold. I just cannot imagine purposely making myself even colder!
Next I ran some errands. I went to Kroger for shaving cream and razors. Then I was off to Whole Foods to get gluten free bread crumbs which I need for dinner tonight. I also treated myself to a one serving gluten free cheesecake. It was delicious! After Whole Foods I went to Petsmart to pick up dog food. Once I was home I showered, ate lunch, and then sat down on the couch with the heating blanket and a book. I read for about five minutes before my eyelids started closing. So I turned off the light and took a nap on the couch for an hour. It was great! I loved it. Then I watched a little bit of House Hunters before finishing my book. At about 5:30 I got up to get the computer out and in walked all three of my boys. Dave picked up the dogs, which I hadn't expected. It was a nice gesture.
The Day o' Merritt is officially over. I've got to finish a creative brief for my agency. They have a meeting tomorrow to discuss my project and I want to have the strategic document ready for them. Dave has gone off to the gym so I'll start working on dinner soon. Not sure if we are having Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Risotto or Pecan Encrusted Pork. I am thinking Risotto... it's one of my favorites. I just wish I had a glass of red wine to enjoy while I cooked... that would be a great way to finish the day.
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