Bam, Jackpot!

This morning after breakfast Amelie and I went to TJMaxx/Homegoods. I have been savingsavingsaving money and really felt the need to get out to the store. We went mostly to get Ami some more undies, and I thought that maybe I could find a potato masher and and something small I could splurge on.

I didn't plan on spending more than $20, but I spend $157. I could not help it. They had TONS of stuff right up my alley AND on clearance. I'm embarrassed, but I was digging through the carts of stuff they wheeled out to stock the shelves. I guess I got to them before they did and I bought about half a cart full of stuff. I was trying to wedge all the stuff into my cart while keeping Ami strapped in the child seat that she was trying to climb out of.

This is what I ended up buying.

Loading the goods into the truck. A balancing act.




This is a stool and the top comes off for storage. It was on clearance for $19.



This is a soft ottoman type thing, it was $49. I normally would not spend that much on something like this, but I couldn't help myself. It will be perfect upstairs in the nook, or at the foot of our bed.


Here is a medium sized round storage box. I'm not sure what I will use it for, maybe in the bathroom or on a nightstand. on Clearance for $7



I'm very happy about this mini stool. I found it at the bottom of the crate of stuff. It was the most embarrassing thing I had to dig out because I had to unpack the whole crate to get it. It was worth it though. Clearance price, $19



And here is a mini trunk that was only $15.



I also ended up with a potato masher, a bathtub mat, a rug for the front door, several pairs of undies for Ami and a new sports bra for myself. Not too shabby!

I'm pretty excited about it all. I might go back later when I have a little more time to look and I don't have to bribe Ami with goldfish and songs to stay in the cart.

I loves me a deal.

So my friend Nicole and I went to this big baby "garage sale" tonight.  It's called "Just Between Friends."  We went to the preview sale and got a bunch of great baby stuff.  What, you want to see some photos...ok!

Grey and White polka dotted sweater set. 

Pink belted button up sweater and army green cargo pants.

And my favorite clothing purchase, something that I have been searching for...a pink puffy vest. 

 I also got 3 pair of pajamas, an organic cotton Ellaroo baby carrier (which is normally $80), a Maclaren stroller (which will set you back $180), a lamp for her room and the cutest little deer stuffed animal you have ever seen...all for $80.  Some of the clothes are brand new.  Best sale ever.  It was held in the old Mervyn's department store and it was HOT in there, plus the line was SOOO long, but it was totally worth it.  

I have been trying to update my iPhone all day on my computer.  First I had to download and install the new version of iTunes.  Then I had to update my flash player in order to open iTunes. It has literally taken all day to do that.  Now I am trying to update my phone and my computer is telling me that there are "3 hours remaining."  Are you kidding me?  I think we need a new computer.  What a pain.

I tried feeding Ami some carrot puree today, I'm not sure that she likes it or understands how to eat it yet.  She just kept making a yucky face and making gag noises.  She got it all over her face though.  Thanks for the sheep bib aunt Debra!

You should see our dishes.  I'm not even going to take a photo to share.  It is a literal mountain of dishes.  It makes me angry just to be in the kitchen.  Maybe Tyler will surprise me with a dishwasher one day.