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My mom volunteered to watch the boys for a while today so I could get some errands done on my own. My boys aren’t bad shoppers and errand runners by any means (in fact, they are rather good company), but let’s face it, it’s easier and quicker not to take them.
I started at Target because I needed to pick up the Crazy Stupid Love DVD for my giveaway and, of course, I had to check out the dollar spot and clearance section too. Oh, and get a Starbucks. Those drink holders that attach to the cart? Genius. I happily scored a few goodies (mostly pjs) for 70% off. I also did a little scouting in the Valentine’s section and GASP, there isn’t much I am going to be looking out for when it’s clearance time. I don’t know if they ordered less this year or I already have everything or what?
Next up I ran to our local outdoor mall (which was a tad chilly since it was like 18 degrees out) And picked my the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment (again for the giveaway), one for me and something for the next Favorite Things giveaway. Umm, Sephora on a weekday is AMAZING. Sephora is one place I avoid going with the kids (at least alone with the kids) because there is just too much temptation in that place. Listen, I am a grown-up and can barely handle it!
I also ran to GAP because I cannot resist their clearance racks and picked up a few things for the boys. It was an additional 25% off clearance prices, which is awesome. I picked up everything you see here for $20. Nice right? And umm, I cannot stop buying red and grey things for L. I don’t know what it is, but I love that combo for him.
I also ran to Kroger to use their Coinstar machine and OMG how fun! I never used one before (I know, I know) and thought it was so fun to “watch” the machine count my change. Does anyone else try and guess how much change they have before they turn it in at the bank or wherever? We always do and I am always SO off! Â I happily left with an Amazon gift card code and a free Redbox rental, which I redeemed before I left the store. Umm, I’ve also never used a Redbox machine before either. Seriously.
And I ended my last few kidless hours with a trip to CVS in search of the new Nivea Lip Butters. Â OMG, I cannot say enough good things about these. Â They are fabulous. Â Just fabulous. Â They smell amazing and even better, they are CHEAP (like $3.99 each). Â I think these might just be in my next favorite things giveaway too! Â They have a plain flavor too, but I passed on that one. Â Caramel one? Â Or plain. Â Hmm. Â Not really a hard decision.
And then I came home to same crazy house I had left. Â And we spent the rest of the afternoon baking a rainbow cake (see my instagram feed) and paying cars. Â It was a fun day for sure! Â Thanks again mom for watching the boys!!
Is the giveaway just for US residents? I couldn’t see anything that said so but it’s usually the case in blogland.
@Katie: Ok, I see it in the T&Cs now. Oh well!
Where do you get the drink holders for the shopping carriage?!
They are in a little basket on the counter in the Starbucks area!
You’re welcome. I always enjoy playing with the boys and I think we tired WB out, he played pretty hard the whole time you were gone.
I love Tarjay and the dollar bins! You can find the cutest holiday and school prizes there lol! I’m homeroom mommy so I love those bins ha! We are getting a Starvucks soon in our Target can’t wait! Girl the GAO always has amazing clearance whoop! We once got our princess a puffer cost there for sixty percent off holla! I love those Jammie’s for your boys they have the cutest Jammie’s and they are comfy! How fun a giveaway what cute stuff for it! Good luck and thanks for stopping by! I just found that blog and that link up today and thought it to be so uber cute!
I bought the same Star Wars puzzle. My boys are having a Star Wars themed co-birthday party next weekend and these are going in the goodie bag for the boys. 🙂
You inspired me I may need to make a mommy only trip out this weekend. I’m going to see if I can make it happen.
Sounds like a good day. I do like days when you get lots of things ticked off your to-do list, it’s so satisfying!
Oooh Im so jealous — a shopping trip out without kids?! Thats unheard of in our house!! Between my husband’s work schedule and the lack of family around us, I always have them in tow. Also — Ive used coinstar before, but its been quite awhile. I didnt know you could redeem the money for amazon codes and the like now! It was always a receipt you brought to a cashier and just got cash back when I used it! Thats kind of exciting and has me checking the couch cushions for spare change!! 😉 I love some Amazon!