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Happy Friday all! Can I just say how happy I am that it is the weekend? Even though this was a short week for me (I only worked Wednesday through today), it feels like this week dragged on. But I must say that the evenings were pretty amazing. Rory and the girls stayed in Graeagle and I came home to go to work. I had reports due, so I only got Tuesday off. But the evenings I was able to get takeout and watch what I wanted. BUT I did miss the girls a bunch. They come home tomorrow.
What are you doing this weekend?
ONE. So Rory has been looking around for a new swim short. He wears his older Patagonia ones all the time and has thrown some out more recently that just don't fit well anymore. And not to mention, he is super picky with the fit.
Well, I think I found a winner for him. Yes, they are expensive, but they should last forever. Enter the Lululemon Channel Cross Swim Short.
TWO. Are you shopping the Nordstrom sale? I USUALLY get excited for it, but last year sucked. Everything that I wanted was sold out before it even got to card holders who spend a decent amount. And by the time, it opened up to the public, everything was gone. Such a disappointment.
And this year, I looked at the preview and it sucks. Many of the items are frumpy, repeats from last year that you can find at Nordstrom Rack for cheaper or just not great. I did a few beauty items that are good deals, plus some undies for the girls and the pjs that I love, but that is it. This is what is on my list this year.
Are you shopping the sale? Do you feel the same way about the sale as I do this year? And even in years past?
THREE. Do you have the Amazon Kindle Fire Kids? We have two different ones. I got one each for the girls when they were 2 and then my in-laws got them one 2 years ago. I swear they only work for a few years, but they are a great option for kids who are not old enough for an iPad. BUT the memory storage is crap. One of the ones that we got the girls doesn't work anymore. But the ones that my in-laws got them do work, but the storage sucks. So I ordered these to put into their newer ones so we can add on all of their movies and they can play all the games that they want.
They have these Fire Kids.
FOUR. Weekly funnies.
Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything.
So the N Sale....I get excited about it every year because I have been shopping it forever. I have nostalgia for it. Influencers have definitely ruined it the last few years for me. I like to use it for basics and maybe a high end item or two I wouldn't usually spend full price for. Restocking beauty deals, etc. Last year after I got frustrated everything was sold out when I could shop (I have a debit card which I dont think they offer new anymore....and get to shop the slot before it is opened to the public) I did a post on how you could find the same items elsewhere fully stocked. I am doing it again this year. I am going in with if I find something, then cool. If not, oh well.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way. I have been shopping it for years and look forward to deals, but the influencers have definitely ruined it. I loved when you did that last year. I know Spanx does deals like that too. And I hope others do some beauty deals.
DeleteI think I only shopped at the Nordstrom sale once. I do love the sweater I got!
ReplyDeleteI love what I have received from the sale and kept, but I hate when everything is sold out.
DeleteI dont think Ill be shopping the sale - I didnt get anything last year either!! Hope you have a great weekend! xo, Biana BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI got a bunch but sent almost all of it back. I kept two items.
DeleteThe Nordstrom sale was a bummer last year. It's so over-hyped nowadays so I can't ever get anything I want so I don't even try anymore. I probably won't buy anything this year. There are a couple of things I have my eye on, though, so we'll see!
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on the things above and I don't think they will sale out. But this is definitely a lot different this year. I am sad that it is so over-hyped.
DeleteThe summer hair meme literally made me choke on my coffee! Haha. We just moved back to Florida and I am in desperate need of a keratin treatment but the frizz is real! Somehow my hair keeps getting wider �� xx, Kate (Rooted + Free)
ReplyDeleteThat is how my hair is in Mexico. It is sooo bad and definitely gets wider and wider. Have a great weekend!
DeleteThat treadmill / public thing... I could not have a meme that represents my life more.
ReplyDeleteI have never bought anything from Nordstrom. I'm not that fancy - LOL
Right?! I feel that way too. I usually only buy there during this sale. I shop at Nordstrom Rack more.
DeleteThose funnies are funny! Though it hasn't been very hot here; mostly cool and rainy. In fact I had to go kayaking as soon as the rain stopped today to get our jet ski that was floating away. We got so much rain our dock is under water and anything near anyone's beach has floated away.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I am glad that you got your jet ski back. It is just too hot here. I could go for a day of rain and coolness. Ha. I am glad you enjoyed the funnies!
DeleteThe one about summer hair made me giggle! I can't really shop the sale - although the prices can be good and the stuff on sale is winter stuff which is perfect for us as it's winter right now, shipping from the US is really expensive. It's easier to buy local, so that's what I do. I thrift more than shop online now too anyway!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good weekend :) It's another chilly winter day here!
Away From The Blue
I have heard that. When I went to Australia, I was blown away by how expensive it was. With the people that I met there, they said they come to America to shop and load up.
DeleteI'm here for the memes! The summer hair one is hilarious!
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Lovely
www.mynameislovely.com
Haha me too. They are great.
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