A Deal for Getting Organized

Don't worry. Organize yourself, Get a deal and you'll feel better. Invest in a few little tools can make a big different in helping you feel organized and in control. This week, the Container Store is offering 20% off everything in the store. What a bargain!

To help you out, here are a few of my favorite things that you can get at The Container Store. BTW - Most of these items will make great stocking stuffers.

Cooknook Cookbook Holder. ($12.99) Install it underneath your kitchen cabinet. You'll be able to easily read your recipes without losing your counter space. Fold it up underneath the cabinet done.

Magnetic Tape ($1.99) Make a magnetic out of almost anything with this flexible tape. Me? I make magnetics out of old game pieces, but you can use it on postcards, picture frames, and pens.

Monkey Door Hooks ($9.99) Whimsical and purposeful, these monkeys are a fun addition to a mudroom, bathroom or kids room. Hooks can be used for towels, backpacks, umbrellas and more!

Undershelf Baskets ($12.99) Add instant storage to your cabinets with these baskets. Great way to keep your baking supplies organized, your plates neatly stacked, and your linens nearby!

Conceal BookShelves ($9.99 - $12.99). Wickedly cool to use - Make a stack of books look like they float in the air. Holds about 15 lbs, and stacks 16 inches high. This product is definitely a form and function product that's nice to have!

Waterbottles ($3.99) and Waterbottle straps ($3.99). Leakproof bottles that are ergonomically designed and waterbottle straps for hands free lugging around of your water.


Booksling ($4.99) You'll always remember where you left off in your book when you use a booksling.

Title Nine Blowout Sale

Looking for a cheap deal or bargain on fashion forward performance to wear for the gym, yoga class, or when exploring the outdoors? Then look no further than the Title Nine Blowout Sale coming to Boston, Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 18. Great savings (up to 60%) on shorts, pants, running shoes and hiking gear, swimsuits, bras, tees and shoes! You'll never look so good breaking a sweat and saving money. Logistics listed below:

Hours:
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Thursday & Friday: 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 10am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 4pm

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Redstone Shopping Center
117 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180

MasterCard, Visa, cash and checks. No gift cards or Discover (boo hoo!)

Saving Money Buying Toys

Attention, recession weary shoppers! You can save money buying toys this holiday season. With a little effort and some planning, you can buy great toys and save some money doing it. Start shopping early this year. With this recession, less inventory will be stocking the shelves during the holiday season.

How to figure out what the hot toys for 2009 will be. Mark October 28th on your calender. Its the day that Toy Retailers Association will announce the Hot List of "It" toys for the upcoming holiday season. Return to this entry on 10/28, select "Toy Retailers Association" and you'll get redirected to the list!

A Few Thoughts on Where to Shop...
Toys R Us. While the rest of the country celebrates Christopher Columbus, you'll find me at Toys R Us annual toy sale where Buy One Get One Free Hasbro Games is happening.

Michaels. Almost every week, Michael's Craft Store offers a 40-50% off one item at the retail price. Great selection of arts and crafts, puzzles, and model toys. And at this price, why not pick up something you can donate to your local Toys for Tots campaign.

Wal-Mart. Wal-mart will be offering more than 100 toys for $10 each during the holiday season. Additionally, Wal-mart will match any local competitor's advertised price on the same toy product if it falls below $10.

Borders and/or Barnes and Noble. Good selection of speciality toys and games which can often be bought at 20% - 30% discount when you use a coupon. Just google "Borders" or "Barnes and Nobles" and "coupon" to find the latest promotion.

Luxury Sample Sale Boston Design Store

Furniture. Lighting. Flooring. Rugs. Art. Accessories. Antiques. Oh, my! Time to hit the Luxury Sample Sale at the Boston Design Center this weekend. It's quite the treasure hunt for extraordinary, unique home furnishings. Great place to pick up an designer accent piece or conversation item for your great room of yours at bargain prices. Up to 75% off! That's nice!

Admission is $10. Paid parking available nearby. 10 - 5 on Sat (10/3); 12 - 5 on Sun (10/4)

Visit Boston Design to pre-register and enter a chance to win $500 shopping spree and other prizes.

Time to buy that new rug you've been thinking of...
Happy Shopping!

The Perfect White Shirt

Time to re-stock the closet with timeless classics for work and play. This week, my focus was on affordable white shirts with classic style. Why? I'm dashing out of the house awful early these days, and I just want to grab something that always looks good with whatever I'm wearing for the day. My favorite look for fall is a stark white French Cuff shirt. Classic. Timeless. And looks as good worn with jeans as it does with a designer pantsuits. Luckily - it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Check out my finds below...


Lands End Modern Long Sleeve: $49 (and currently 20% off at Lands End Shops within Sears). Affordable no-iron dress shirt with a bit of stretch. Nice French cuffs too! An excellent basic utility dress shirt.

Ann Taylor Cotton French Cut Shirt. $70. Nice V neck and rhinestone button cuff links. If you can't afford diamond cuff links, rhinestone buttons may be the way to go!

BrooksBrothers French Cuff Shirt. $89 or 2 for $149. Tailored fit. with French Knot buttons at the cuff. Definitely a prepster's fashion statement and one of Oprah's favorite picks for Fall last year. Seems pricey, but its quite a bargain. High quality. Maintains it shape. Great cut of fabric. I buy one every year. Love them!

FYI - What's old again is new. You can always update that old white shirt you have hanging in your closet. Spruce it up by replacing the buttons with french knot buttons (sold at JoAnn Fabrics. 4 for $1.89). Tres trendy (and thrifty too!)