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04-14-2012 at 06:56 PM.

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You're right. I found some things I like on both of those sites. What's the best way to get a good deal at either/both of them?

Always make sure they're offering free shipping at some price point. I normally order when stuff is on sale and I have a coupon or the additional % off clearance. Here are some ann taylor codes. I don't know if they are now, but sometimes they work on clearance.

10000006241
10000006428
Both for 20% off $100. exp: 4/26

10000006439
40% off one full priced item. exp: 4/26

Bloomingdales also has free returns on orders placed until the 29th. They have cute things too.

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I've got one if you need it!

So DH surprised me today with my very own laptop!

It's so hard getting used to this thing when I am used to a mouse.

mine has one for work. he has a mouse that goes with it that i use if i get on it. they are hard getting used to.

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04-14-2012 at 07:40 PM.

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mine has one for work. he has a mouse that goes with it that i use if i get on it. they are hard getting used to.

DH said he would plug in a mouse for me but I'm trying to tough it out.

GH - I didn't see New York & Co mentioned. They have some cute classic stuff. Right now they have BOGO 50% off some items plus $50 off $175 plus free shipping on $100 [promo code: 2644] Other promos: $20 off $60 [code 1242] $40 off $120 [code 1481.]

Ny&Co [nyandcompany.com]

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04-14-2012 at 07:54 PM.

Sorry girls I got distracted trying on my VS purchases for my DH.

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That's the problem I don't know what to get. I was following you! : lol:

Don't follow me. I don't know what I'm doing.

I need guidance.

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Always make sure they're offering free shipping at some price point. I normally order when stuff is on sale and I have a coupon or the additional % off clearance. Here are some ann taylor codes. I don't know if they are now, but sometimes they work on clearance.

10000006241
10000006428
Both for 20% off $100. exp: 4/26

10000006439
40% off one full priced item. exp: 4/26

Bloomingdales also has free returns on orders placed until the 29th. They have cute things too.

mine has one for work. he has a mouse that goes with it that i use if i get on it. they are hard getting used to.

Thanks for the codes.

I'm going to try to get together an order this weekend.

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DH said he would plug in a mouse for me but I'm trying to tough it out. ; )

GH - I didn't see New York & Co mentioned. They have some cute classic stuff. Right now they have BOGO 50% off some items plus $50 off $175 plus free shipping on $100 [promo code: 2644] Other promos: $20 off $60 [code 1242] $40 off $120 [code 1481.]

Ny&Co [nyandcompany.com]

Thanks for the suggestion. I used to buy some things from NY&C, but it's been years. I'll check the site now.

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04-14-2012 at 08:30 PM.

I'm off to bed. I'll see you all tomorrow.

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04-14-2012 at 09:26 PM.

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Sorry girls I got distracted trying on my VS purchases for my DH.

TMI!

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04-14-2012 at 10:51 PM.

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Mommies, I need advice:

I'm thinking of buying a baby food maker that steams and purees. Is this stuff worth it? I'm looking at one that's about $65 at Amazon, and it's reasonably-priced at that point, they can go up to $100+.

With my first child, I bought the ready-made baby food. In theory, homemade is better. But is the investment for the baby food maker worth it? Plus the accessories (storage dishes)? Also to those who have gone homemade, isn't it a lot of inconvenience in terms of shopping, preparing them in batches, freezing, thawing etc?

I actually ended up just buying a regular food processor from Macy's and I figured a bag of frozen "steamfresh" veggies would be easier than steaming myself lol. Good luck and let me know if you find any tips or tricks!!!

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i just received my von maur gifts! i almost feel bad for having them wrap them. they actually used wrapping paper :l ol:

eta: i picked all 3 as adult lady's wrap, thinking if i'm getting 3 boxes i can use for storage, i'd want them to match. they actually have them in white box, wrapped in floral paper. and they even went as far as using 3 different paper designs for my 3 gifts :paper bag:

I missed this deal, glad you got your stuff!

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Ann Taylor and Loft seem to be a favorite here too. They are more classic than Express.

I

AT & Loft. Good suggestions!

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Sorry girls I got distracted trying on my VS purchases for my DH. ; ) :tu rtle:

Don't follow me. I don't know what I'm doing. :lo l: I need guidance. :teehe e:

Thanks for the codes. :h ug: I'm going to try to get together an order this weekend.

Thanks for the suggestion. I used to buy some things from NY&C, but it's been years. I'll check the site now. :bi ker:

Good luck finding clothes and hope DH liked all the outfits

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:see hear: TMI!

Hey ladies - I just redeemed my Sexy Little Rewards points, but apparently my store isn't participating? What exactly does the coupon say? Am I SOL for not having a participating store or is there an alternative? Appreciate the info! TY!

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04-14-2012 at 11:46 PM.

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04-15-2012 at 05:19 AM.

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Hey ladies - I just redeemed my Sexy Little Rewards points, but apparently my store isn't participating? What exactly does the coupon say? Am I SOL for not having a participating store or is there an alternative? Appreciate the info! TY!

Mine puts the closet store on the coupon as a suggestion. I can redeem it at any of the stores in my area though. I'm not sure what to do if your store isn't participating. I always get the gifts from the floor. The ones designed specifically for the program aren't that great. I did the hoodies before, and now I'm getting the yogas.

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04-15-2012 at 05:21 AM.

Last day for the trendy code ladies. Trying to decide if I should hold onto my last few src's or go ahead and order something. Decisions, decisions

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04-15-2012 at 05:34 AM.

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Mine puts the closet store on the coupon as a suggestion. I can redeem it at any of the stores in my area though. I'm not sure what to do if your store isn't participating. I always get the gifts from the floor. The ones designed specifically for the program aren't that great. I did the hoodies before, and now I'm getting the yogas.

I knew you would have an answer

I feel like I should pay you on a per question basis sometimes haha! Well, I'll take a closer look at t the coupon when it comes in. One of my friends was trying to sign up and it keeps saying it isn't open for our zip code...I signed up when I lived somewhere else, so we'll see I guess.

Oh. So the other day I bought the Beauty Exposed Smashbox kit. Wellllll, when my MIL was here yesterday I heard a crash when she was in the bathroom, not surprising as it is kind of hard to find the toilet through all of my stuff haha...turns out she knocked my palette on the floor

The softlights broke, but there is still a good bit of it in the pan. I'm irritated for two reasons - 1 - it was OBVIOUS by the powder all over that it was broken and she didn't say anything to me, and 2 - I bought that for my travel makeup bag for work. Now if I try to take it anywhere, the powder will be all over.

Grrrrrr.

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04-15-2012 at 05:39 AM.

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I knew you would have an answer

I feel like I should pay you on a per question basis sometimes haha! Well, I'll take a closer look at t the coupon when it comes in. One of my friends was trying to sign up and it keeps saying it isn't open for our zip code...I signed up when I lived somewhere else, so we'll see I guess.

Oh. So the other day I bought the Beauty Exposed Smashbox kit. Wellllll, when my MIL was here yesterday I heard a crash when she was in the bathroom, not surprising as it is kind of hard to find the toilet through all of my stuff haha...turns out she knocked my palette on the floor

The softlights broke, but there is still a good bit of it in the pan. I'm irritated for two reasons - 1 - it was OBVIOUS by the powder all over that it was broken and she didn't say anything to me, and 2 - I bought that for my travel makeup bag for work. Now if I try to take it anywhere, the powder will be all over.

Grrrrrr.

That sucks she broke it. I'd be mad too that she didn't say anything

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04-15-2012 at 05:43 AM.

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That sucks she broke it. I'd be mad too that she didn't say anything

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Just a simple "I'm so sorry I knocked this over!" would have been fine. It's just that I found it when I was getting ready to go with DH last night and I opened it and powder went everywhere.

Of course I was wearing black too

Oh well. I got the neutral eye palette from Too Faced in the mail Friday, so I may just add that the work makeup bag. Just irritated me

How are you feeling?! How are your boobies doing?!

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04-15-2012 at 06:21 AM.

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Just a simple "I'm so sorry I knocked this over!" would have been fine. It's just that I found it when I was getting ready to go with DH last night and I opened it and powder went everywhere.

Of course I was wearing black too

Oh well. I got the neutral eye palette from Too Faced in the mail Friday, so I may just add that the work makeup bag. Just irritated me

How are you feeling?! How are your boobies doing?!

I'm feeling a lot better. I'm still not 100%. I'm not in pain though. They are starting to drop and soften which is what the surgeon wanted

! I go back to the dr Wednesday morning. I hope he like what he sees! I should be able to start exercising and tanning this week so I'm excited about that. They said to wait 3 weeks. I've been able to walk on the treadmill, but they said not to go faster than 2.5. They want me walking as long as the girls aren't bounced around

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How was your night out this weekend?

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04-15-2012 at 07:38 AM.

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I'm feeling a lot better. I'm still not 100%. I'm not in pain though. They are starting to drop and soften which is what the surgeon wanted

! I go back to the dr Wednesday morning. I hope he like what he sees! I should be able to start exercising and tanning this week so I'm excited about that. They said to wait 3 weeks. I've been able to walk on the treadmill, but they said not to go faster than 2.5. They want me walking as long as the girls aren't bounced around

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How was your night out this weekend?

Well I am glad you are improving! Soon you will be looking extra super hot while working out and you won't even remember the healing period! My girls dropped and softened, but the cause wasn't a surgeon haha!!! Good news on the exercise too. I need to start back up, I have been so busy and so lazy!

Our night out was great. We went to a nice Japanese restaurant we both love and had a fabulous dinner of sushi and some Kirin, then we got a coffee and went down to the pier that stretches out over lake Ponchartrain and went walking for a little while. It was super nice. Then we came and I was so exhausted I kept falling asleep mid sentence while I was laying on the couch talking to DH. Poor guy!

The next morning I made some omelettes and bacon and we just hung out and were lazy for the morning. It was really enjoyable!!

We started the monster on a little bit of rice cereal in her bottle at night last night. She ate at 10 PM, fell asleep at one and didn't wake up until 6:30! If only I can get her to fall asleep right after she eats that bottle, we'll be in business!!

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04-15-2012 at 09:01 AM.

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Well I am glad you are improving! Soon you will be looking extra super hot while working out and you won't even remember the healing period! My girls dropped and softened, but the cause wasn't a surgeon haha!!! Good news on the exercise too. I need to start back up, I have been so busy and so lazy!

Our night out was great. We went to a nice Japanese restaurant we both love and had a fabulous dinner of sushi and some Kirin, then we got a coffee and went down to the pier that stretches out over lake Ponchartrain and went walking for a little while. It was super nice. Then we came and I was so exhausted I kept falling asleep mid sentence while I was laying on the couch talking to DH. Poor guy!

The next morning I made some omelettes and bacon and we just hung out and were lazy for the morning. It was really enjoyable!!

We started the monster on a little bit of rice cereal in her bottle at night last night. She ate at 10 PM, fell asleep at one and didn't wake up until 6:30! If only I can get her to fall asleep right after she eats that bottle, we'll be in business!!

I remember how nice it was when ds started the cereal. I was still pumping. I'd make his bottle, feed and change him, and then put him in his swing and pump. He'd be asleep by the time I finished.

Sounds like you had fun!