Not the talk of Our Town

Have you ever noticed that people don't really talk about designer ties. heck, I don't even see guys wearing them around here. I guess if you're rich and live on the east or west coast they may be the talk of the town, but not here.

And if you did wear one hear you're either going to be the talk of the town or you're going to get robbed, or both.I remember when I lived on the west coast for a while and then came back here. People looked at me like, well she's a visitor she must be famous. Someone in a club even started taking pictures of me because they thought I was a celebrity.lol Ya that's drunk for ya.lol It was fun while it lasted, but I've adapted back to Kansas style again.

Summer Clothing

My 12 year old wants to be either a treasure hunter or an archeologist when he grows up. I think that's awesome. So, over the weekend we hit up a few yards sales so he could find a few treasures to get him started. I also needed to hit sales because all of the kiddos needed clothing.

When my 12 and 7 year old came down I thought they had a week's worth of clothing, but learned differently. So I went ahead and bought them some more summer things. My step-daughter who is almost 9 has apparently hit a growth spurt. She went from just recently wearing size 10's and 12's to wearing 14's and 16's. And then I found a few winter things my step-son who is 7, could use. Plus, I found t-shirts for the hubby, so everyone is set!

Thrift Store Wondering

I know there are a lot of people who refuse to shop at thrift stores, but I'm wondering why? There is a thrift store here in Independence, Kansas that's called Community Thrift Closet. Every piece of clothing is only $1.

While I don't mind shopping at the new stores like Catos or some of the stores in malls, I see nothing wrong with thrift stores. I know not every piece of clothing is going to be in the best shape, but if you know what to look for, you can avoid clothing that isn't in the best shape. There is plenty of life left in most used clothing.

And interestingly, most people get rid of their clothing because they've never worn it or have only wore it a few times. People that really love their clothing will wear it to the very end and most thrift stores that receive clothing, won't sell anything that isn't worth wearing.

And if you're a brand name clothing shopper, most thrift stores sell brand name clothing! My best friend who absolutely loves Tommy clothing can find the brand at Community Thrift Closet, and for $1 of course!!!!

Now here's something kind of scary. For those who don't shop at thrift stores for clothing because they simply don't know where that clothing item has been, think about this... When you shop for new clothing, most is tried on and put back on the rack.

Now what's even scarier is another blogger that I frequent, bought a pair of pants new. She got them home, started to put them on and noticed a crotch stain on them! Now of course there's the same possibility with thrift stores, but for both new and used clothing, you just need to remember to wash them before you wear them!!!

Another thing to think about. When you shop at thrift stores, you're helping the environment! We're told to reuse and recycle and this is a great way to do so! What do you think? Do you shop at thrift stores?

UPDATE: Another blogger is having a thrift store clothing challenge. I was think about entering! CHECK OUT: The $10, 10 outfits, 10 weeks Challenge!

Can You Afford a Nice Business Suit in this Economy

With the economy the way it is and companies having to shut their doors, I often wonder what will happen to my cousin who works as a loan officer in a bank. The last I knew, he was doing okay, but I also know there was a time when he was barely staying afloat. That was when he first started, however.

Back then he always needed business suits for work. He's a jeans and t-shirts kinda guy, so the man did not own a suit in his wardrobe.lol But, before the economy went downhill, I'm pretty sure he was to the point where he could pick out a suit and have it designed to his specific needs, like what MySuitNY.com allows customers to do.

I think their Made to Measure suits are great because not every guy is created equal. Some guys have broad shoulders while other guys have very long arms or a thicker middle. Plus I think it's great that you can design your own suit. You can choose the fabric, the style, everything! Now why can't they do that for women???



The great part about MySuitNY.com is that they know their stuff. They've been in the retail industry for over 40 years! So whether you work at a bank like my cousin or your a CEO if a company who has no choice, but to wear nice business suits on a daily basis, MySuitNY has you covered! HA! Pun intended!


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Going to Have To Update

When my husband and I made plans to move to California last May, we sold almost everything and that included the fall and winter clothing that I owned. I know, I know. You're probably thinking, what was she thinking? Well, I was thinking that I was expecting to move to a warmer state, so I wasn;t going to need warmer clothing.

Well, obviously the move to California was a bust, so now I will need to shop for a new wardrobe for the fall and winter seasons. Right now I own maybe 3 pairs of pants and that's about it. So, what's a girl to do?

Well, I was looking at Sulbha.com and while they're not exactly pants, I did find that some of their skirts are really cute. Of course, they're not really something I'd wear in the fall or winter seasons.lol


They remind me of a shop in Bartlesville, Oklahoma mall. The same clothing and same romantic theme. The clothes aren't very practical for every day wear, but they would look nice on an evening out. HA. Like that's going to happen anytime soon. Still, I'm going to need some new clothes soon.

My Husband, the Ex-Bounty Hunter

My husband is an avid hunter and at one time he did a little bit of bounty hunting. As exciting as that may seem to some people, it's not all what it's cracked up to be. Bounty Hunting can be a very dangerous job, but in the end it's worth it.

Being able to do the job also means you need to be wearing the right type of clothing. A bright orange shirt or pair of blue jeans is not only very noticeable, it's also very uncomfortable and not very convenient. When you're on the job as a bounty hunter, you generally need a lot of pocket room for various equipment.

5.11 has a nice selection of clothing that will suit in bounty hunter's need. 5.11 isn't just about the clothing, however. They have some great tactical gear as well. Right now 5.11 is offering free shipping as well as free 5.11 clothing and tactical gear with selected purchases. How insane is that?

5.11 isn't just great for bounty hunters, however. I can see avid hunters and private investigators easily shopping with 5.11 as well. Check them out. It may very well be worth your while!


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For the Weekend Fans

This past weekend was quite interesting. We decided to camp with friends of ours, but before then I needed to get the kids some clothing, since they didn't really have any when they came to visit. I'm on a budget and as much as I'd love to run out and buy everything new for my kids, I didn't. Simply put. Instead I went yard sale shopping with a friend of mine, early Saturday morning. The first sale we stopped at I was able to get a lot of nice clothing for my five year old. Then we stopped at several other sales and found clothing for my 10 year old as well as clothing for my soon-to-be step-daughter. My oldest son and my soon-to-be step-son were a little more difficult to find. I did manage some books while I was out and about for the kids and then it was off to wal-mart for shopping with two other friends of mine for a camping trip.

While we were there, I spotted my cousin and his wife. I ran (yes ran) over to him to say hi and let them know I moved the wedding to July. Then from the distance my friend P called me over, so we could get a move on with the grocery shopping for the camping trip. With her of course was my friend O. My cousin looks over at them and says who's that and I tell him. Yeah M, I know you were checking them out! It was funny, but I doubt his wife saw it that way!

So after the shopping trip, we were headed to the camp grounds. Meanwhile, my fiance needed to pick up his kids for the trip at their mom's house. She lives about 20 minutes from us. Then 20 minutes back to town and another 20 to the lake where we camped at. In between he would stop at wal-mart and then his dad's house to pick up a tent. Well, the rest of us decided to head out to the camp since we didn't think it would take very long for my fiance to meet us. It took my fiance 4 HOURS before he finally made it to the camp! Apparently, he had to listen to his dad warn him about a family member, then he had to talk to his ex about the kids and he picked up more supplies than we anticipated at wal-mart, plus made a stop at the bait shop. I wonder if he stopped in electronics at wal-mart to browse as well....LOL So by the time he got there, it was getting dark. I think the best part about the camping trip was when O's son was found the next morning, sleeping in his that he'd managed to turn upside down in his sleep in the middle of the night. For the most part the trip was great! It was nice to be able to get out and spend time with family and friends.

While we were there however, we learned that our cell phones didn't have a signal. Not a big deal to us, but apparently it was to my father because when I returned I had several voicemail hang ups and when I finally did call him back, he nearly chewed me out for no signal! I mean WTF? That is a bit ridiculous. Maybe I could understand if it were an emergency, but it wasn't. So much for a finale of a nice and relaxing weekend.

Now that I am back to work, it's been enjoyable. Today I was surfing a few other blogs when I ran across this one: http://adventuresincyberia.blogspot.com/
It pokes a little fun at Paris Hilton using The Sims characters. Very Cute!

Now, it's time for me to slip out into the real world now and get some dinner for the kids.