staying afloat

have you venture yet into Forever 21??? If you haven't, you must.

Recent foray found lots of stuff for both me and my girls, yes, my elementary aged girls. The XXS sizes in the tank tops, if you pick through the styles are long enough to cover your little one's middle but high enough to cover them up a bit. Plus, the various design images are so non-descript you'll win brownie points for being a cool mom and not even have to try very hard.

When checking out, be sure to go through the jewelry, found a little red apple on a long chain that is a small clock. Great as an incentive for learning to tell time or to keep track of time and it was only $4.00!

sweet salvation

Ok, like most moms, especially ones like me that like to push it to the max and stay up late, work a full-time job and then start a small business on the side, life requires instant consumption of coffee upon waking up - precisely what is done every morning in our house.

Well, this AM, I took my first slug and let out a contented sigh and the quiet murmur of "thank you coffee...". A prompt reply was sent out by middle daughter who responded, "Mom, you know, you really freak me out with this whole coffee thing...."

shopped till I dropped

Ladies, we have got to get everyone to the next installment of The District Sample Sale! What a blast of fun and bargains. It's a sellout crowd of the top area merchants (top in style, my love) offering end of season bargains and great deals on accessories, etc.

For those of you haven't experienced a real sample sale, be sure to dress lightly as there aren't any dressing rooms (you slip on clothing right there) and all those ladies shoppping in one warehouse can't get the adrenaline going!

District Sample Sale does it right by offering scrumptious finger foods and drinks to keep you fueled. As a former New Yorker, this is a really nice step up from the Soho sales I have been to.

Well, I know I had a great time and got lots of bargains, so be sure to keep an eye out for a listing for the next one - coming up soon!