The Little Black Dress

Every Monday, JC Penney offers new markdowns. It’s worthwhile to check them out, especially considering the store often ships for free with a $25 order. This week, I found some cute Bisou Bisou dresses on clearance. So, if spaghetti straps are your “thing,” give Lace-Trim Dot Print Dress a try. At $29.99, it seems to be the best of the lot.




Heck, while you are at it, check out the whole sale section. Just remember to ask yourself a couple of questions before you finalize the purchase. The ones the little red devil on my shoulder usually asks me are:

Do you need it?
Do you like it?
Is it a good deal?
Will you wear/use it?

I often ignore the first question and try to answer yes to the rest. If you are having doubts whether the dress is a good deal, remember, it cost $69.99 just a day ago. And don't be cynical, please. Banish "it's not how much you save but how much you spend" mantra from your head and indulge in instant gratification. You can always apply for a loan later.

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Down to the Core

I have a beloved new product. It comes from the Mecca of all things frugal—IKEA. I could devote this entire blog to fabulous finds from the Swedish giant, but I will restrain myself.


The gadget I had to share with the world is Strila Corer. I know, the store has these weird-sounding names for all of their merchandise. Get a clue, marketing department! I wonder if they are just die-hard nationalists or dolts who don’t realize they would sell more if people could remember what the products are called. Anyways, back to the issue at hand. This corer is perfect for taking out the hearts of apples and onions in a nanosecond. When you have limited time to cook or pacify small children, it definitely comes in handy. The best $1.99 I have ever spent! ♦DiggIt! ♦Add to del.icio.us ♦Add to Technorati Faves

Guilty As Charged

Few of us will admit to this guilty pleasure, but let me be the first one. I sometimes read mindless celebrity magazines that consist of mostly candid photos and silly captions. I don’t even know why I waste my time on learning about the mundane minutiae of TomKat or Brangelina. I guess the appeal is just that—it’s sometimes nice not to think and just look at beautiful people being aggravated by paparazzi. So, if you allow your brain to relax, check out the best celebrity blog.





With Pink is the New Blog, you get the scoop just hours after the celebrities live it. You don’t even have to wait for People to arrive in your mailbox. And, best of all, it’s absolutely FREE! So, cancel your subscriptions and give PINK a chance. ♦DiggIt! ♦Add to del.icio.us ♦Add to Technorati Faves